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Fiat's official tuning brand, Abarth, has dropped the lid on its latest creation based on the 500C ahead of the convertible's world premiere at next week's Geneva Motor Show. Like its tin-topped counterpart, the Abarth 500C benefits from a more powerful turbocharged engine as well as chassis upgrades and a full suite of aero tweaks to reduce drag and improve high-speed stability over the standard Fiat 500C.
- New 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Hits U.s. Shores With 160hp 1.4l Turbo Engine [36 Photos]
After the U.S. launch of the regular Fiat 500 and the canvas-top 500C, it's time for the Italian automaker to introduce the sportier version of its retro-styled mini, the new 2012 500 Abarth that makes its debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show....
- Paris Show: Abarth 500c Esseesse With 160 Ponies
If you feel the regular Abarth 500C could benefit from a few more ponies under the hood, Fiat's performance division has the answer in the form of the Esseesse edition. The tuning package bumps output of the standard 1.4-liter turbocharged engine...
- Paris Preshow: Abarth Unveils 160hp 500c "esseesse" And 180hp Punto Evo "essesse"
Fiat's Abarth division is expanding its range with the launch of the esseesse tuning kits for the new Abarth 500C (convertible) and Abarth Punto Evo models at this month's Paris Auto Show. While Abarth is withholding most details on the "esseesse"...
- Fiat Releases New Photos Of 500c Convertible
In anticipation of next week's Geneva Motor Show, Fiat released a few more photographs of its all-new 500C Convertible that will go on sale throughout Europe this spring. The 500C features a roll-back canvas top that covers the car's roof and...
- New Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse: Hottest 500 Yet With 160hp
At the Paris International Motor Show Fiat will officially reveal the 500 Abarth Essesse or ‘SS’ for short which is based on the limited production 500 Abarth Opening Edition details of which you can check out by clicking here. The hottest...
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New Abarth 500C: Performance Version of the Fiat 500 Convertible Heading to Geneva
Fiat's official tuning brand, Abarth, has dropped the lid on its latest creation based on the 500C ahead of the convertible's world premiere at next week's Geneva Motor Show. Like its tin-topped counterpart, the Abarth 500C benefits from a more powerful turbocharged engine as well as chassis upgrades and a full suite of aero tweaks to reduce drag and improve high-speed stability over the standard Fiat 500C.
Motivation comes from a 1.4-liter turbocharged T-Jet engine delivering 140 horsepower and 206Nm of peak torque at 2,000 rpm. Power is transferred to the front wheels through a standard six-speed automated manual gearbox with paddle shifters.
The Abarth-ized 500C can sprint from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in 8.1 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 205km/h or 127mph, while returning an average fuel consumption in the combined cycle of 6.5lt/100km, or the U.S. equal of 36.2mpg.
The Italian company said that it is also working on a more powerful "Esseesse" model that will be available later this year.
- New 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Hits U.s. Shores With 160hp 1.4l Turbo Engine [36 Photos]
After the U.S. launch of the regular Fiat 500 and the canvas-top 500C, it's time for the Italian automaker to introduce the sportier version of its retro-styled mini, the new 2012 500 Abarth that makes its debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show....
- Paris Show: Abarth 500c Esseesse With 160 Ponies
If you feel the regular Abarth 500C could benefit from a few more ponies under the hood, Fiat's performance division has the answer in the form of the Esseesse edition. The tuning package bumps output of the standard 1.4-liter turbocharged engine...
- Paris Preshow: Abarth Unveils 160hp 500c "esseesse" And 180hp Punto Evo "essesse"
Fiat's Abarth division is expanding its range with the launch of the esseesse tuning kits for the new Abarth 500C (convertible) and Abarth Punto Evo models at this month's Paris Auto Show. While Abarth is withholding most details on the "esseesse"...
- Fiat Releases New Photos Of 500c Convertible
In anticipation of next week's Geneva Motor Show, Fiat released a few more photographs of its all-new 500C Convertible that will go on sale throughout Europe this spring. The 500C features a roll-back canvas top that covers the car's roof and...
- New Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse: Hottest 500 Yet With 160hp
At the Paris International Motor Show Fiat will officially reveal the 500 Abarth Essesse or ‘SS’ for short which is based on the limited production 500 Abarth Opening Edition details of which you can check out by clicking here. The hottest...