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The
new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 turbo petrol engine is the result of a winning
partnership between Fiat Powertrain Technology and Abarth race-derived
know-how. Since the Fiat Powertrain engine was first presented at last year’s
Geneva motor show, Abarth engineers have been working hard to squeeze every
last drop of power out of it and to improve its sporting performance in typical
Abarth style.
Multiair
engine technology has revolutionised the world of petrol engines. Compared to a
conventional petrol engine of equivalent size, a MultiAir engine develops more
power (up to 10%) and more torque (up to 15%), while consuming significantly
less (up to 10%) and emitting less CO2 (up to 10%), fewer particulates (up to
40%) and less NOx (up to 60%).
The
genius of the Multiair engine is embodied in its electro-hydraulic valve
control system. Both fuel consumption and pollutant emissions have been slashed
by using the engine’s intake valves to control the air flow directly, without a
butterfly valve in the intake. Using this already advanced technology as a
starting point, Abarth’s development department has made a series of
modifications to arrive at the innovative new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 16 V. Power
output, for example, has been optimised by the intelligent application of a
new, larger turbocharger from Garrett. The result is superb performance with
peak torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm) at 2250 rpm, and acceleration from 0 to 100
km/h in only 7.9 seconds.
The
car's interior has been completely updated too. The new materials have an
appearance and finish inspired by the surface of motor racing circuits,
bringing all the excitement of the track into the car. The new central control
console is divided into two sections. The audio section is characterised by a
black surface and a central LCD display. Underneath, a separate section houses
the air conditioning controls. The top of the console houses the air vents and
a storage compartment.
The
purpose-designed Jaeger instrumentation features larger dials for the
speedometer and rev counter, new race-inspired graphics, and a new anti-glare
cowling covered in leather with open red and yellow stitching. The visual link
with the new textured seats is obvious. The seats and seat backs are
upholstered in soft black leather while the seat sides are finished in
high-tech fabric to give the ideal balance between comfort, breathability and
wear resistance. Customers can still choose the optional "Abarth
Corse" seats by Sabelt. These seats offer a perfect blend of racing
characteristics including light weight and the ability hold the body steady
against lateral and longitudinal forces.
The
genius of the Multiair engine is embodied in its electro-hydraulic valve
control system. Both fuel consumption and pollutant emissions have been slashed
by using the engine’s intake valves to control the air flow directly, without a
butterfly valve in the intake. Using this already advanced technology as a
starting point, Abarth’s development department has made a series of
modifications to arrive at the innovative new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 16 V. Power
output, for example, has been optimised by the intelligent application of a
new, larger turbocharger from Garrett. The result is superb performance with
peak torque of 250 Nm (25.5 kgm) at 2250 rpm, and acceleration from 0 to 100
km/h in only 7.9 seconds.
That
gray color might look familiar to you if you've ever seen an Italian warplane.
The color is named after the airfield across the road from the company's
historic headquarters in Turin. Inside, the EsseEsse gets "Abarth Corse by
Sabelt" seats in black leather and Blue&Me sat-nav. The Punto also
features an array of upgrades to the suspension, brakes, rolling stock and
more. Full details can be found in the press release after the jump.
source:zulva.com,autoblog.com,autospies.com
