Abarth Punto SuperSport details

Abarth has released details on the new hardcore Punto SuperSport, which is now available to order. Just 199 will be built, the 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo engine has been tuned to produce 178bhp and 199lb ft of torque, up from 165 of the standard Punto Evo.

The SuperSport is capable of sprinting from 0-62 in 7.5 seconds and will top out at 132mph, and to help put its power down, is fitted with wider 18-inch wheels and Koni FSD dampers.

Standard equipment includes ‘Abarth Corsa by Sabelt’ sports leather seats and the Blue&Me infotainment system with steering wheel controls, automatic climate control. The car is capable of 46.3 mpg and CO2 emissions of just 142g/km.