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StarLight presents the Fiat Punto Abarth from 2002, this time a rally car.
Also request by my fellow countryman cbarbosa
Designed to race in the World Rally Championship Group A the Punto Abarth Rally is derived from the Punto HGT (130 bhp) and has been adjusted to meet FIA Super 1600 regulations.
In Group A form, the Punto Rally's suspension retains its original MacPherson strut layout but with revisions. The upgraded suspension exploits the car's wider body. It comes in two versions; one for asphalt and the other for loose surfaces. A light alloy strut at the front is combined with Bilstein dual-setting hydraulic-pneumatic dampers. The rear end is fitted with an advanced version of the standard production torsion beam and offset spring axle. All joints are of the Uniball type. The car is stylishly shown with one of two versions of the light competition alloy wheels measure 7j x 17in (tarmac roads) and 6j x 16in (loose surfaces).
Although the ride height is variable - as already mentioned - this car is very obviously aimed towards domination on tarmac first - in keeping with many of its intended Mediterranean venues. Suspension travel on the loose could be more of a problem. But the Punto Rally looks great and corners even better on the tarmac roads.
The size has therefore changed: the Fiat Punto Rally is 122 mm broader and 40 mm lower than the HGT (its length has remained the same). The wings, bumpers and upper spoiler are new and made out of composite material.
Engine displacement has been reduced to 1579 cc (the Punto HGT is powered by a 1.8 16v unit). This has been achieved by altering the stroke by fitting a new, lighter crankshaft. New racing pistons and connecting rods have also been fitted. The engine flywheel is lighter, while the exhaust manifold is new and the intake manifold is single.
The transmission consists of a single-plate metal-ceramic clutch, a 6-speed gearbox (plus reverse) with frontal engagement and sequential control, and a self-locking, lamellar differential.
The suspension, also new, has been developed to accommodate the broader body and come in two versions: one for asphalt and the other for unsurfaced roads.
The front end is fitted with a light alloy pillar combined with dual-setting oleopneumatic shock-absorbers. The rear end comes with an advanced version of the standard torsion beam with springs coaxial with the shock absorbers. All the joints are Unibals. The asphalt and unsurfaced road versions also differ in terms of the type of spring and shock absorber used and their different ground clearances.
The light alloy wheels are 7x17 (for asphalt) and 6x16 (for unsurfaced roads). The braking system comes with a dual pump. The Brembo calipers and discs fitted at the front come with different cross sections according to road surface type. Standard discs, again with Brembo calipers, are fitted at the rear. The system also comes with a front and rear brake force distributor on the pedal, a driver-controlled regulator and a hydraulic handbrake.
Specifications
Engine
Configuration: Straight 4
Location: Front, transversely mounted
Displacement: 1.579 liter / 96.4 cu in
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Fuel Injection
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Power: 215 bhp / 160 KW @ 8300 rpm
BHP/Liter: 136 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Gearbox: 6 speed Sequential
Drive: Front wheel drive
THE OTHER ABARTHS ARE HERE
THE OTHER FIAT IS HERE
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StarLight Garage is the best!!
Add Swiss Alps and that will be a blast arround that circuit.
