Fiat 500 Abarth 2008 Geneva Motor Show
March 5, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
Fiat 500 Abarth 2008 Geneva Motor Show
The Abarth’s new 1.4-litre 16v petrol turbocharged engine delivers a maximum 99kW at 5500rpm and peak torque of 206Nm at 3000rpm in Sport mode, and 180Nm at 2500rpm in Normal mode.
Like the original Fiat 500 upon which it is based, the Abarth variant will fully comply with future Euro 5 emissions standards.
It has also adopted the new TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, which improves the transfer of drive torque to the wheels, but, above all, ensures that the car behaves impeccably on bends, making it safer and more entertaining even with a sporty driving style.
What do you think? Will it succeed in Australia?
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Ooh what a cute little car. I could never live with a small car but I could make exceptions, it will be too expensive for the performance and size. Looks good though hope the italian electrics hold up better than they used to.
brilliant car, but i am sure that Ateco will overprice it as they have done with the standard model. What chance has these great little cars have when the importer insists on ripping us off.
I might take a bath for a spin.
Abarth sticker will have to go.
“Like the original Fiat 500 upon which it is based, the Abarth variant will fully comply with future Euro 5 emissions standards.”
Those forward thinking Italians, eh?
I reckon Ateco will price it around the $33,000 mark – right in the heart of Mini Cooper S and Peugeot 207 GTi terroritory – where it’ll be outclassed.