We've already seen the the Abarth Punto Evo Supersport at various motorshows (see image below) but until now we just assumed it was going to be a special edition. It looks like things have changed somewhat.



The new Abarth Punto Supersport (notice the Evo tag has been dropped) will replace both the Abarth Punto Evo and the EsseEsse versions. It will feature 180 bhp and black versions of the APE's Scorpion wheels. As yet I do not know what else has been carried over from the EsseEsse spec cars other than the BHP figure.

Here are some images:







Quote from the Italian Abarth Website:

You can tell at first glance, the new Punto Supersport is unmatched and is ready to conquer all with its aggressive and his sportsmanship elevated to the nth degree. With 180 hp engine, the performance grows exponentially to reach the 216 km / h top speed and a draw length from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.5 seconds . But the personality of the Supersport is not only inside the hood. It is also known outside with specific techniques even more aggressive (modified exhaust system, Brembo braking system with perforated discs) and a two-tone livery of great visual impact.

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Still 37hp short of the Polo!

Eklipze3k said:

Still 37hp short of the Polo!

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Polo GTi has 177 bhp

Quote from Pistonheads' First Drive:

And this time VW is serious about its new baby hot hatch. It's given the Polo GTI a turbocharged and supercharged 177bhp 1.4-litre engine, the same XDS electronic differential trickery as the Golf GTI and the latest seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission as standard (an admittedly controversial point).

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https://www.fiatforum.com/non-fiat/300883-217bhp-polo.html

Eklipze3k said:

https://www.fiatforum.com/non-fiat/300883-217bhp-polo.html

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I am aware of this 'Concept' that they are going to put into production but it's a VW R car so is designed to be a level above their rivals anyway (just like the Golf R is not a rival for the Civic Type R).

That being said the Polo R does look very cool and I would love to have a go in one

If it's still priced the same then id definatly consider getting one of these over a polo Gti, lovely little cars but the seats are horrendous, id get an abarth over one just for that alone although a new car for me is still looking like a year or two away for me

Brian16121990 said:

If it's still priced the same then id definatly consider getting one of these over a polo Gti, lovely little cars but the seats are horrendous, id get an abarth over one just for that alone although a new car for me is still looking like a year or two away for me

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I Imagine the Supersport will cost more than mine did but it isn't as high spec as the show car was so shouldn't be too bad. We'll have to wait and see.

Why dont they base something on the new look Punto? Though I still want one

Freebo said:

Why dont they base something on the new look Punto? Though I still want one

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We all thought they would but I guess it's not worth it when a replacement for the Punto will be out next year.

Found a couple of new pics:

Large version of Official Pic:



And one from Facebook: