Revealed - 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth turbo
11-16-2011, 11:01 AM
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Revealed - 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth turbo The Fiat 500 Abarth Comes to America
By Paul Lienert, Correspondent | Published Nov 16, 2011
Just the Facts:
Fiat describes its mini hot rod as "the Italian high-performance car for everyday driving at an attainable price."
For the U.S. market, the 500 Abarth gets a new 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine, rated at 160 horsepower, as well as Abarth-tuned suspension and brakes.
The upgrades include a recalibrated engine control module and a "performance-tuned" exhaust, according to Fiat.
Fiat dealers in the U.S. will get the new model in the first half of 2012.
Inside Line says: Pretty spunky, as small cars go.
By Paul Lienert, Correspondent | Published Nov 16, 2011
Just the Facts:
- The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is finally making its first stateside appearance this week at the L.A. auto show.
- It doesn't look much different from the European version.
- For the U.S. market, the 500 Abarth gets a new 160hp 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine.
Fiat describes its mini hot rod as "the Italian high-performance car for everyday driving at an attainable price."
For the U.S. market, the 500 Abarth gets a new 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo four-cylinder engine, rated at 160 horsepower, as well as Abarth-tuned suspension and brakes.
The upgrades include a recalibrated engine control module and a "performance-tuned" exhaust, according to Fiat.
Fiat dealers in the U.S. will get the new model in the first half of 2012.
Inside Line says: Pretty spunky, as small cars go.
Will have to add one to the stable. Thanks for the pics.
11-16-2011, 10:18 PM
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Does anyone else see these shifters built into the radio and feel like it will feel more like shifting an old truck than something resembling "sporty"? Maybe my feelings are incorrect as I've never driven one, but it's atrocious looking.
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11-17-2011, 08:50 AM
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Meh, an insult to performance cars.
It's sad to see, out of all the great cars in europe.. that we're being invaded by the crappy little bubble mobiles that people drive in the uk.
I don't care how fast this is, I'd be HUMILIATED to drive it.
It's sad to see, out of all the great cars in europe.. that we're being invaded by the crappy little bubble mobiles that people drive in the uk.
I don't care how fast this is, I'd be HUMILIATED to drive it.
11-17-2011, 01:39 PM
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I don't know if I'd be humiliated, but I certainly don't want any of these tiny cars given my current commute. I wouldn't mind this thing if my daily commute was under 10 miles and didn't involve the interstate. My daily commute is 13 miles, 10 on interstate, and I have a monthly meeting out of town. All of that adds up to a big "no" on these cars. I can see the appeal for a commuter who just wants a gas sipper to keep miles off of their fun car though.
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What are the mpg figures looking like?
If it can pull 35mpg avg. or more I could see it as a replacement for my DD. Just a commuter/puddle jumper car.
On second thought the Cobalt SS is larger and gets 35mpg avg....... Wonder what the Sonic will get from the 1.4 turbo engine, looks like a slightly better option. It is supposed to get 29city/40+hwy.
If it can pull 35mpg avg. or more I could see it as a replacement for my DD. Just a commuter/puddle jumper car.
On second thought the Cobalt SS is larger and gets 35mpg avg....... Wonder what the Sonic will get from the 1.4 turbo engine, looks like a slightly better option. It is supposed to get 29city/40+hwy.
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11-21-2011, 04:31 PM
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Call me fruity but I like it. I like in the sense of it would be my wifes car that I could secretly zip around in it but still have the excuse of "It's my wifes car".
11-22-2011, 06:41 AM
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I like them!! not sure I would buy one but I do like fiats.
I have a 60 that is waiting for lots and lots of rust repair and a engine from a 67 850
It is hard to understand how small it really is.
I have a 60 that is waiting for lots and lots of rust repair and a engine from a 67 850
It is hard to understand how small it really is.
