Fiat 500 Abarth - official details revealed

Geneva marks the debut of the 500 Abarth which will be marketed by the exclusive Abarth network in July, to further strengthen the brand’s sporting credentials. The car was developed by the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre with the spirit of the legendary 500 Abarths of the 1960s, and while it is a small, agile, compact car on the outside, inside it features the best that engineering, safety and technology can offer today.

And for people with an assertive character, who love a challenge, as Carlo Abarth did, in addition to the road version prepared with the conversion kit, the small Abarth will also be offered with a racing outfit, the 500 Abarth SS Assetto Corsa, designed for customers who want to try their hand at circuit racing.
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Matthew1 - 2/20/2008 3:44:52 PM

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What? This car will be a huge success for FIAT.

Can you see the resemblance with the original 500 Abarth?

This is the most fantastic looking Mini-car around. They made tiny dimensions look powerful and muscular.

I love it.

EnnNorak - 2/21/2008 9:51:52 PM

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I think its a neat little toy to tinker with and you can always leave it to your granddaughter when you die.

Kemic - 2/20/2008 4:04:17 PM

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You are a troll.

LDMAN - 3/1/2008 2:47:48 AM

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This car needs 300 to 500 bhp to put Abarth on the map.
Given the fact that it is based on a Panda, giving it 4x4 should not be too much of a problem.
This should allow it to handle the extra power that the current FWD layout cannot cope with. An Alfa 3.2 V6 should fit with a bit fiddling under the hood.