Introducing, The Abarth 500
About the Abarth 500
Faithful to the saying coined for Abarth cars in the 1960s (‘small but wicked’), the 500 Abarth is a ‘small’ car with exceptional performance. Powered by a 1.4 16v Turbocharged petrol engine, it has 135 bhp at 5,000 rpm and peak torque of 206 Nm at 3,000 rpm.
Guaranteeing enjoyable driving, safety is also ensured through the standard ESP and the new TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, which improves the transfer of drive torque to the wheels. Plus of course seven airbags as standard.
Respecting Abarth tradition in full, the styling of the 500 Abarth is not a mere exercise in aethetics, but is driven by the need to improve the car’s performance in every possible way. Aerodynamic behaviour is optimised through the use of a large winged spoiler and with a ‘diffuser’ that links up to the underbody, which together help to reduce drag and increase downforce at high speed.
But it is the front that really announces the performance capabilities of the 500 Abarth : the triple air intakes feeding air to the engine and twin intercoolers. The nose of the car has been extended forward to create the space necessary for the turbocharger and gives the pronounced nose so characteristic of historic Abarth cars.
Inside, special instrumentation includes an analogue pressure gauge to show turbo boost, which also has a shift-light LED to indicate the optimum moment to change up.
Aluminium pedals, leather steering wheel and sporty bucket seats with combined head-restraints and lateral support ensure you will know that you are sitting in an Abarth.
500 Abarth technical specifications
Engine
- 4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc
- Power output: 135 bhp (99 kW) at 5,500 rpm
- Max torque in SPORT mode 206 Nm at 3,000 rpm
- ‘Drive-by-wire’ accelerator control, without mechanical connection
- Turbocharged by IHI turbocharger
- CO2 emissions : 155g/km
- Fuel Cons (mpg (l/100km)) : urban 33.2 (8.5) / extra-urban 43.5 (6.5) / combined 52.3 (5.4)
Transmission
- 5-speed gearbox
- Dual cable external gearbox control
Suspension and steering
- MacPherson layout at front with anti-roll bar
- Interconnected wheels at rear with torsion beam and anti-roll bar
- Lowered and stiffened suspension
- Dualdrive electric power steering with SPORT mode
Brakes
- Floating ZPH 4.1.2 front calliper, piston diameter 54 mm
- Ventilated front brake discs, diameter 284 x 22 mm
- Floating CII 34 rear calliper, piston diameter 34 mm
- Solid rear brake discs, diameter 240 x 11 mm
Wheels
- Standard : Aluminium alloy rim 6.5” x 16” – Tyres: 195/45 R16
- Optional : Aluminium alloy rim 7.5” x 17” – Tyres: 205/40 R17
Performance
- 0-100km/h (62mph) : 7.9 seconds
- Maximum speed : 127mph
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