Fiat 500 Abarth More Details

Fiat had released more detailed information and specifications of the Fiat 500 Abarth, includes the photos. Fiat 500 Abarth that will be unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motorshow will be powered by a Fire 1.4 16v Turbo petrol unit that delivers 135 hp (99 kW) at 5,000 rpm and a peak torque of 206 Nm at 3.000 rpm in Sport mode. In Normal mode the torque is reduced to 180 Nm at 2,500 rpm. The engine of the Fiat 500 Abarth is coupled with a 5-speed gearbox.

Unfortunately, Fiat has not released any top speed or acceleration time figures for the 500 Abarth yet. The Fiat 500 Abarth has a lot of new body elements that are not just for show, but are functional and improve the car’s performance.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Car

Fiat will unveil the Fiat 500 Abarth at the Geneva Motorshow. With the spirit of the 1960s version, the Fiat 500 Abarth was developed at the Fiat Group Automobiles Style Center. Today, the first official photo of the Fiat 500 Abarth has been released. Powered by a Fire 1.4 16v petrol Turbo engine, Fiat 500 Abarth develops 135 bhp (99 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 206 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm in ‘Sport’ mode. Equipped with the new TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, the Fiat 500 Abarth had improved for the transfer of drive torque to the wheels.

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