Technical What is the Turbocharger on the 1.4?

[ChrisUK]

f**k me that means its going to have a big bang!. And why aint it 200bhp+ with that much boost

 

[Tris Harris]

In the latest issue of TOP GEAR, it says the Grande Punto Abarth runs up to 2.6 bar of boost on SPORT MODE. 2.1 bar off sport mode.

really cant see it running that amount of boost- the SS version may run higher boost possibly around the 1.7 mark but your looking at reliability issues taking it to that level.

 

[D4nny8oy]

In the latest issue of TOP GEAR, it says the Grande Punto Abarth runs up to 2.6 bar of boost on SPORT MODE. 2.1 bar off sport mode.

I think that's a typo. I've just checked the online manuals and it states that the peak boost is around 0.9-1.0 bar in normal mode. It doesn't mention 'Sport' mode, but I'd assume it'll increase to about 1.5 bar.

Bear in mind 'Sport' mode doesn't hold that pressure to the red-line, it's only in the mid-range (like an overboost to aid overtaking). Anyone who's displayed the boost gauge on their Bravo 1.4 Tjet 150 will notice that the boost peaks much higher, but drops off sooner and back to normal levels when 'Sport' is activated.