The engine was designed as a transverse mounted FWD-only power-plant being the first engine/gearbox combination to exhibit the now standard transverse engine-next-to-gearbox layout with unequal length driveshafts (the Mini had its gearbox in the sump of the engine). The one exception to the engines FWD-only design is its revolutionary use as a mid-engine drive-train in the Fiat X1/9.
Fiat Punto Modified 2
A prominent feature of the Fiat SOHC engine its massively over-square proportions. This over-square design allows large (within the constrains of a reverse-flow configuration) valve sizes relative to engine capacity. A secondary benefit is the short crank throw reduces the accelerative forces on the con-rod allowing the engine to operate at significantly increased engine-speeds.
Modified Fiat Punto 2010
The Engine was developed for forced-induction use in the Fiat Uno Turbo Mk I and further refined for the MK II and later the Punto GT.
Modified Fiat Punto 2010
Modified, Fiat Punto
modified-fiat-punto-green.jpg
Custom Fiat Punto
Fiat Punto Modified 2
A prominent feature of the Fiat SOHC engine its massively over-square proportions. This over-square design allows large (within the constrains of a reverse-flow configuration) valve sizes relative to engine capacity. A secondary benefit is the short crank throw reduces the accelerative forces on the con-rod allowing the engine to operate at significantly increased engine-speeds.
Modified Fiat Punto 2010
The Engine was developed for forced-induction use in the Fiat Uno Turbo Mk I and further refined for the MK II and later the Punto GT.
Modified Fiat Punto 2010
Modified, Fiat Punto
modified-fiat-punto-green.jpg
Custom Fiat Punto