Does Punto GT really accelerate 0-100 kmh in 7.9 sec?
Yes, most car magazines got similar times to 7.9. Some magazine got even better acceleration, but I suppose that measure should be done with one driver and another passenger, so that the car’s weight reaches 1080+160 = 1240 kg. When traffic lights are red ? My uncle suggests to put the 2nd speed gear if the road ground is a bit ruined, instead of the 1st. Any adversary gains some meter, but your wheels don’t spin very much and you get 105 kmh in a flash interval ! (Marco Tenuti) As for the real acceleration, I was told by the garage that there is a way of tricking the switch that cuts the Turbo in in First Gear and prevents that nasty lag where nothing happens for about a second. If you press the accelerator then lift off slightly then push down the switch comes in earlier that the designated Rev band. Just make sure you do it on a dry road otherwise you’ll just light the tyres up.
