Fiat is doing all its can to generate more interest in the Fiat 500 and the new hardcore 500 Abarth should definitely help. Of course, marketing has to be a part of the picture as well and the Italian automaker has just released two new sexy ad spots. The Fiat 500 Abarth ad spot, called [...]
Key Competitors: Mini Cooper S, Beetle R. Power: Turbocharged 1.4l MultiAir 4-cylinder, 165 hp. Transmission: 5-speed manual. Performance: TBA. Availability: Available later this year. Having not enjoyed the same sales curve as the Mini Cooper during its introduction, the Fiat 500 is in a little bit of trouble when compared to the Mini. But that [...]
Just a couple hours ago before the curtains open on the press days of the 2011 LA Auto Show, Fiat has dropped the official photos and details of the new 500 Abarth, which arrives to the United states with racing traditions that have made it a success in Europe. “Bringing the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth [...]
Following the launch of the Fiat 500 and the drop-top 500C, the Italian automaker will unveil the high-performance 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth at the 2011 LA Auto Show next month. “Building on the excitement of the new 2012 Fiat 500 (Cinquecento), the new Fiat 500 Abarth is designed for track-day enthusiasts and driving-purists who want [...]
Fiat of America has just confirmed on Twitter that the U.S. market Fiat 500 Abarth will debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Currently, the Euro-spec Fiat 500 Abarth is powered by a 1.4 16v gasoline Turbo engine, which delivers 135 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 152 lb-ft at [...]
Chrysler announced last month that it has started the dealer selection process for the reintroduction of the Fiat brand in the United States. The Auburn Hills automaker has now invited 600 dealers to a meeting at its headquarters later this month to learn more about what the requirements will be for them to sell Fiats [...]
After a 30 year North American absence, Fiat is getting ready to return. Starting in 2011, Fiats will be available purchase in about 200 U.S. Chrysler Group dealerships. The initial lineup will consist mainly of the 500 minicar, and four variants thereof. Fiat also plans to release a convertible version of the 500 in 2011, [...]
Later this year in the United States, we’ll get to enjoy the compact Fiat 500 hatchback from Italy – however, there is no word yet whether we’ll ever get a Fiat 500 Abarth. If that didn’t make you angry enough already here is a Germany tuner offering the hottest Fiat 500 we’ve seen yet. Pogea [...]
According to a report by WardsAuto, Chrysler Group LLC dealers have been told that their first batch of Fiat 500 minicars due to hit showrooms in 2011, will be sporty Abarth versions. That means instead of the boring base 99-hp Fiat 500, we’ll be getting the 1.4L 16v turbocharged 4-cylinder variant making 135-hp. 0-60 mph [...]
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 [...]
