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Is the 1.4 Punto Evo powerful enough?

Is the 1.4-litre engine strong enough to shift the body in semi-auto form?

Will the 16 valve do a lot better?

Asked on 11 August 2011 by William T

Answered by Honest John
My advice is stay away.
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