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    Abarth Grande Punto, Punto Evo & EsseEsse related stuff

    Dutch AutoWeek (with English subtitles) test of Abarth Punto Evo (APE) EsseEsse:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSBh0PvKxi8
    Note that the Evo variant has annoying hazard warning activation under heavy braking, severe bumps and an irritating "shift up" dash indicator (when not in Sport mode?). And guys, my AGP SS cost only £8,500 (less than 1/2 its new cost) after 3 years depreciation, can you say that about a Clio?

    Good Swiss visual presentation of the Punto Evo EsseEsse:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...KCp-seRu0&NR=1
    I have to say that I prefer the Grande Punto to the Punto Evo of the same flavour, for various personal reasons.

    Abarth Grande Punto (AGP) EsseEsse (180bhp) High speed (0-149mph) run down the Autobahn:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v...&vq=large#t=39
    Darn, it's really quiet in the cabin, but it gives you a feel for it.

    A bit of an idea how Sport mode acceleration (overboost) looks and sounds:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFxI-...BDA2730472657F

    An Italian-tuned (235bhp) Abarth Grande Punto (AGP) on the rollers:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v...B-IzY&vq=large

    Rally Abarth Grande Punto S2000 sights and sounds:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v...OQfDI&vq=large

    Apart from the styling changes, the main difference between the Grande Punto and Punto Evo is the introduction of the MultiAir engine:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=...U&feature=fvwp
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y-SV...yer_detailpage

    I hope you enjoyed the selection.
    Last edited by GT3guy; 10th June 2012 at 11:29. Reason: Edited some more, adding MultiAir expo.

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    Last 3 links are the same! :O

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    Quote Originally Posted by Damosan View Post
    Last 3 links are the same! :O
    Sorry about that, darn clipboard! Try it now, I had to change the acceleration one.

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    Sport mode sounds good, were they pops when changing gear?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Damosan View Post
    Sport mode sounds good, were they pops when changing gear?
    Yes, Sport mode is quite aggressive, stiffens up the PAS effect, gearchanges need to be well-timed or you get quite a kick-back coming off throttle. He may have been hitting the rev. limiter though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GT3guy View Post
    Yes, Sport mode is quite aggressive, stiffens up the PAS effect, gearchanges need to be well-timed or you get quite a kick-back coming off throttle. He may have been hitting the rev. limiter though.
    Ah right! Either way sounds sweet, must be quite nice to drive.

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