Date:14/01/2006 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/01/14/stories/2006011403050100.htm

Back Fiat unveils Grande Punto, concept car Alfa Romeo

Our Bureau

New Delhi, Jan 13

FIAT unveiled the Grande Punto and the Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione at the Auto Expo on the same platform where Tata Motors' new cars were showcased.

The Grande Punto launched in September 2005 worldwide, was a success in the European markets selling 1-lakh cars since its launch. The model on display is the 1.3-diesel multijet engine with power of 90 BHP.

The Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione is a concept car that has been designed and produced by the Alfa Romeo style centre. The code 8c is used to identify cars equipped with the eight-cylinder engine produced by Mr Vittorio Jano.