[opendro]

Originally Posted by opendro

... For example, for the Tata 407, torque is 160Nm at 2200 rpm, whereas 1.3 JTD produce 135Nm...

Sorry, I was looking at the power curve when I said 135Nm of torque by 1.3 JTD at 2200 rpm. It produces almost 200Nm torque at that rpm.

[opendro]

I was googling about the dualogic gearbox (with both manual and automatic options). I read this link Fiat launches a ‘sequential manual’ gearbox Punto – the DuaLogic It was a nice read.

[rao_battula]

Originally Posted by opendro

Willing to pay 10.5L ex-showroom. And for a dualogic gearbox, willing to pay 11L ex-showroom price. And I think it is fair enough.

What is dualogic gearbox?

-BSR

Edit: Bit late. I will go through the above link.

[asr245]

Originally Posted by opendro

I was googling about the dualogic gearbox (with both manual and automatic options). I read this link Fiat launches a ‘sequential manual’ gearbox Punto – the DuaLogic It was a nice read.

On a slightly difference note, is it just me or that GP in red looks hot? Why are Fiat taking so long to launch it???

[finneyp]

Originally Posted by asr245

On a slightly difference note, is it just me or that GP in red looks hot? Why are Fiat taking so long to launch it???

That G Punto looks red Hot for sure!

Expect G Punto to be launched this year end (Dec'08) or early next year!

[asr245]

Originally Posted by finneyp

That G Punto looks red Hot for sure!

Expect G Punto to be launched this year end (Dec'08) or early next year!

I hope it's not delayed any further and that they price it well (unlike the Fabia).

[rangaraj]

I got a note from the Fiat folks and here is what they had to say about Linea:

"Linea will be launched in the 4th qrtr of this year. It will be available both in Petrol and dsl versions. The other details will be updated in the web site time to time. (www.fiat-india.com)"

Sounds like a diwali release!

[opendro]

Originally Posted by rao_battula

What is dualogic gearbox?

In a nutshell, it is an automatic gearbox, that allows manual shifting and comes with a clutch pedal. The automatic mode is proved to be more fuel efficient than the manual mode. At the same time, it is smart enough to give the power when the driver needs.

[spadival]

I havent heard very nice things about the dualogic gearbox at all. The gear shift is supposed to be very jerky in automatic mode at low speeds.

PS: I had read this on reviews posted by GP Dualogic owners from Oz.

[shantyrocks]

have u guyz checked out the new fiat ad that runs on television these days?

[shantyrocks]

the dzire runs on a 1.3 engine.i feel that the linea will be able to do so without any lag wotsoever at any speed since the they must be weighing almost the same

[roms]

Originally Posted by shantyrocks

have u guyz checked out the new fiat ad that runs on television these days?

What is the ad about? The Palio Multijet or 500? Or something to do with the Linea? On what channel did you get to see it?

[rangaraj]

Originally Posted by shantyrocks

have u guyz checked out the new fiat ad that runs on television these days?

It shows the Bravo, the Linea (teaser to what is to come) and ends with the 500 which is currently launched & available...

[rao_battula]

Originally Posted by rangaraj

It shows the Bravo, the Linea (teaser to what is to come) and ends with the 500 which is currently launched & available...

I think the place shown is a winter testing place by FIAT in Spain. I read in mags that it is a frozen lake. It is one of the remote towns in Spain.

-BSR

[deepakhon]

Originally Posted by rao_battula

I think the place shown is a winter testing place by FIAT in Spain. I read in mags that it is a frozen lake. It is one of the remote towns in Spain.

-BSR

It is in Sweden, not Spain. ACI and BSM had written articles about the testing some months back.