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Even before automatic or dual-clutch transmissions became the norm for most automakers, any foreign company that wanted to have a moderate success in the U.S. market always offered a two-pedal option for its models. One exception is Fiat's Abarth sub-brand.
- Zender's White-hot Abarth 500 Corsa Stradale Concept
Thanks to Ferrari and other sports car makers from Italy, most automotive enthusiasts know what to expect when the words "Corsa" and "Stradale" are used to name a vehicle(for the record, "Corsa" is Italian for "Race"...
- Abarth Announces New "fuori Serie" Customization Programme, Presents 131 Mirafirori Livery For 500
The Fiat Group is once again upping the customization game for its Abarth brand with the launch of the new "Fuori Serie" programme at the Paris Motor Show later this month. "With the 'Fuori Serie' programme, customers will have...
- Fiat To Debut New Abarth 595 Specials And 695 Assetto Corse Racer At Bologna Motor Show
There seems to be no end to the release of differently flavored versions of the Fiat 500, the Abarth version of which made its North American debut in L.A. just last week. Today, the Italian company announced that it would reveal two new production editions...
- That's More Like It: Naughty 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Ad [video]
After seeing the lukewarm response to its U.S. market commercials on the 500C starring Jennifer Lopez (…or was that the other way around?), Fiat's marketing division put its act together and presented a more appropriate ad for its 2012 500...
- Fiat Video Teases 500 Abarth “bad Boy's†Arrival In The States
The American division of the Fiat Group is trying to create some buzz around the arrival of the most potent version of its retro-styled city car to date, the 500 Abarth, with a new video teaser. Fiat's 23-second spot starts out by asking viewers...
Cars
Fiat Boss Confirms Automatic Transmission for Sporty Abarth 500 Models
Even before automatic or dual-clutch transmissions became the norm for most automakers, any foreign company that wanted to have a moderate success in the U.S. market always offered a two-pedal option for its models. One exception is Fiat's Abarth sub-brand.
If you visit the Italian carmaker's U.S. website and select the "Powertrain" section from the "Choose Options" menu, the only choice you get is an "Engine Block Heater", as both the Abarth 500 Coupe and Cabrio are offered exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Read more »- Zender's White-hot Abarth 500 Corsa Stradale Concept
Thanks to Ferrari and other sports car makers from Italy, most automotive enthusiasts know what to expect when the words "Corsa" and "Stradale" are used to name a vehicle(for the record, "Corsa" is Italian for "Race"...
- Abarth Announces New "fuori Serie" Customization Programme, Presents 131 Mirafirori Livery For 500
The Fiat Group is once again upping the customization game for its Abarth brand with the launch of the new "Fuori Serie" programme at the Paris Motor Show later this month. "With the 'Fuori Serie' programme, customers will have...
- Fiat To Debut New Abarth 595 Specials And 695 Assetto Corse Racer At Bologna Motor Show
There seems to be no end to the release of differently flavored versions of the Fiat 500, the Abarth version of which made its North American debut in L.A. just last week. Today, the Italian company announced that it would reveal two new production editions...
- That's More Like It: Naughty 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Ad [video]
After seeing the lukewarm response to its U.S. market commercials on the 500C starring Jennifer Lopez (…or was that the other way around?), Fiat's marketing division put its act together and presented a more appropriate ad for its 2012 500...
- Fiat Video Teases 500 Abarth “bad Boy's†Arrival In The States
The American division of the Fiat Group is trying to create some buzz around the arrival of the most potent version of its retro-styled city car to date, the 500 Abarth, with a new video teaser. Fiat's 23-second spot starts out by asking viewers...