My Italian Stallion

[Wutputt]

First of all the custom shot:

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Yes it is a little Fiat, namely a Grande Punto 1.4 16v. It's a basic model, but has all the essential comfort items for a small city car: air-conditioning, electric windows and mirrors, radio-cd, leather steering wheel, an army of airbags, etc.

There are 95 brave Italian horses living under the bonnet. Not enough to do the quarter mile in less than 10 seconds, but they are willing enough to get me quick around town, and they even can handle highways. Thanks to the 6-speed gearbox fuel consumption is even reasonable when getting up to higher speeds.

When you'll see the pics, you'll notice it's silver. Hold on a second, I though silver paint and Wutputt didn't go together? Yup, that's right. But this was a stock car, so there wasn't much to choose. Well actually we had chosen another stock car in a darker grey. But then the dealership called it wasn't available anymore. Bad luck...

The nice thing was the car was delivered the 6th of December. That day we celebrate Santa Claus. Santa Claus the 6th of dec???? Yep, we're lucky to get Santa Claus twice :P (I don't know if this is true for whole Europe). Once the 6th of Dec, when we call him Santa Claus. And the second time the 25th of Dec, then we call him Christmasman :D


Ok, it's getting boring, so here's the first set of pics (click for higher-res):

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[ARMAN]

Yey :P MIHALS will like this ;) Well chosen location for the photoshoot of the fighter :P

Nice little machine you got Wuttputt :P 16valves are very vital for tiny 1,4 its amasing how many horses you can get from so small engine today. Latest Punto's are good looking, nice 15" or 16" alloys will improve the looks dramatically :)

Wish you to drive many many lucky km's with it ;)

[sameerrao]

Nice photography Wuttputt! Enjoy your new car ...

[TT]

The best car coming out of Fiatproduction line in years :good: !!

I prefer it in dark colors but it's always a nice sight! Congrars!

Review for our reviews section?

Nice photography btw!

[Ghostbat]

Congrats on your new car!

There's a little Maserati 3200/4200 DNA in the front, cool.

[Wutputt]

Review for our reviews section?
That's something I will definitely do when it's broken in. At that time the car will have more km on the clock, so I'll know what it is like to live with everyday ;)

[dutchmasterflex]

Great photos ;)

Nice little car you got there.. 100hp should be enough to have just a little fun. With such little weight I'm sure you can put a smile on your face tossing it around in the corners ;)

Now if only Santa would drop a new car off for me this Christmas..

[TopGearNL]

Congrats on the car Wuttputt! :D

Nice photos! I think that the punto is one of the best looking cars in this segment!

Hope you enjoy it for many miles/kilometres!!

[sameerrao]

So haw many cases of beer have you stuffed in the trunk? :mrgreen:

Show us the interior pic

[Zot09]

Nice ride! I really like the headlights, it reminds me of an AM.

[Mattk]

Congratulations on your purchase. 8)

Nice pics. I like the evening shot.

[TNT]

i would say pony not stallion :lol: great shots and congrats on the new car.