August 10th, 2010 |
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Abarth could be working on a competitor to the Lotus Exige, if the latest edition of Auto Express is to be believed. The British magazine says that the KTM X-Bow would be the basis of the new Abarth model, contrary to previous conflicting reports for the Abarth 500 Speedster and two-seater coupe. The mid-engined two-seat [...]
July 22nd, 2010 |
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G-Tech has unveiled a new performance package for the Abarth 500. Dubbed the RS-S, the package features Garrett loaders, larger injectors, new spark plugs, and a cat back exhaust system. These modifications enable the 1.4-liter engine to produce 207 hp (154 kW / 210 PS) and 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) of torque, instead of 135 [...]
July 22nd, 2010 |
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The two-seat sports car being prepared by Abarth as its first self-branded car in almost 40 years could actually be a two-seat coupe and convertible based on the Fiat 500. The car may draw inspiration from the legendary 1959 Zagato Abarth 750 GT, according to Autocar. This rendering of the Abarth 500C was created by [...]
July 21st, 2010 |
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Engineers at German tuning firm Pogea Racing have released a new tuning package for the Fiat 500. The company has done their own take on a Ferrari edition of the 500 by boosting the car’s output to 264 hp (197 kW, 268 PS) and up to 330 Nm (243 ft-lb) of torque. From the looks [...]
July 21st, 2010 |
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To celebrate the third anniversary of the 500, Fiat has unveiled the new 900cc TwinAir two-cylinder engine. Available in September, on the 500 and 500C, the TwinAir engine boasts MultiAir technology and optimized fluid dynamics for maximum fuel efficiency. While the company refrained from releasing full specifications, they stated the engine produces 85 PS (63 [...]
July 21st, 2010 |
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The first set of Fiat 500 models to be released in North America will be available only to fans of the brand who are members of the Fiat Lancia Unlimited club. The announcement was made by Laura Soave, Fiat’s North American chief, at the club’s annual convention in Asheville, North Carolina. In a video produced [...]
July 21st, 2010 |
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Fiat has unveiled the special edition 500 Blackjack. The car features matte black paint, glossy accents (door handles and mirror housings), 16-inch alloy wheels, and red brake calipers. Inside, the cabin is outfitted with leather upholstery and silver trim. Under the hood, four different engines will be available. On the petrol side, there’s the 900cc [...]