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Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari Fiat 500 is now official

Posted: Sep 09, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Ferrari, Fiat, Hybrids, Green News

It’s not like that Ferrari modified Fiat 500 wasn’t official yesterday but nothing is as official as high-res photos and a press release to go along with it. While you’ll notice the 695 Tributo Ferrari visually sets itself apart from other Fiat 500s, what you won’t see with your eyes are the modifications made by [...]

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Fiat working on Abarth version of Fiat 500C convertible

Posted: Jul 21, 2009

Filed under: Fiat, Hybrids, Green News

UK publication AutoCar is reporting that Fiat is working on a Abarth version of the new 500C convertible. Sources say that unlike most convertibles that suffer from a loss stiffness in the bodyshell, the Abarth 500C will have the same roll-back canvas roof, which retains the roof rails and pillars. As a result, the car will [...]

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Abarth Fiat 500 Competizione: Little changes add bigger price-tag

Posted: Jul 15, 2009

Filed under: Fiat, Tuner Cars

Celebrating Abarth’s return to the Dutch market, Fiat and Abarth have released this limited edition 500 Competizione.
Power comes from the same 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo used in the standard Fiat 500 Abarth that produces 135-hp with a peak torque of 152 lb-ft. To make it special, the Abarth Fiat 500 Competizione features a black-roof, 17-inch black [...]

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Abarth 500 D 0 A 100 celebrates Karl Abarth’s centenary

Posted: Nov 15, 2008

Filed under: Fiat, Tuner Cars

Celebrating Karl Abarth’s centenary, Abarth has released a limited edition version of the new Abarth 500 which it’s calling the ‘DA 0 A 100.’ Only 101 units of the car will be made which pay tribute to the founder’s passion. What’s so special about this Abarth 500 besides its weird name?
On the outside the Nuvolari [...]

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Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse to debut in Paris

Posted: Sep 23, 2008

Filed under: Auto Shows, Fiat

Abarth will be attending the 2008 Paris Motor Show to show it Fiat 500 Abarth with the “esseesse” kit that gives your 500 Abarth a little more oomph. The “esseesse” kit comes in an elegant wooden case and is sold and installed by the official network of Abarth converters.
The kit allows the 1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet [...]

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Abarth’s new stand-alone model to use Lotus Elise underpinnings

Posted: Jul 29, 2008

Filed under: Fiat, Lotus

Abarth, Fiat’s tuning division, is hard at work at their first Abarth-only model. Designed by Italy’s IED Design Institute, the small two-seater roadster will be based on the SS concept (shown above) and will be the first of future Abarth only models.
The guys at AutoCar have learned that Abarth has successfully struck a deal with [...]