Introducing, the Abarth 500C

About the Abarth 500C

The Abarth 500C (cabriolet) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The brand new Abarth 500C is the result of developments in both style and performance.

The styling makeover includes a new two-tone paint finish and the looks of the Abarth 500C have also benefited from the new design 17” diamond finished alloy wheels, including the sought-after diamond finished 5 petal white wheels which complement the aggressive bodykit and usual Abarth scorpion badges. There’s the choice of manual or full auto  with sports mode. The new gearbox heads a series of modifications over the standard Abarth 500, which also includes a softer suspension set-up.

The Abarth 500C is aimed at customers seeking everything the scorpion brand represents in terms of performance and innovation, plus the ultimate in style and versatility.

Abarth 500C Technical Specifications

Engine
• 4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc
• Maximum power 140 HP (103 kW) at 5000 rpm
• Peak torque 206 Nm at 2000 rpm in Sport mode
• IHI RHF3-P fixed geometry turbocharger

Transmission
• “Abarth Competizione” 5-speed gearbox
• MTA shift system with electrical actuation of mechanical gearbox and steering wheel paddles

Suspension
• McPherson strut independent front suspension
• Torsion bar rear suspension with special calibration and anti-roll bar

Steering system
• Dualdrive electric power steering with Sport mode
• Sport/overboost button (modifies effect of Dualdrive electric power steering and boosts engine torque from 180 Nm to 206 Nm)

Brakes
• ZPH 4.1.2 floating front caliper with 54-mm ø piston
• Self-ventilating front discs, diameter 284 x 22 mm
• CII 34 floating rear caliper with 34-mm ø piston
• 240 mm x 11 mm ø rear discs
• Electronic Stability Program
• TTC (Torque Transfer Control)

Wheels
• Standard: 6.5×16” aluminium alloy wheels with 195/45 R16” tyres
• Optional: 7×17” aluminium alloy wheels with 205/40 R17” tyres

Ecology
• Complies with Euro5 EEC-f5 standards

CO2 emissions
• 155 g/km

Performance
• Top speed 205 km/h
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds

Consumption
• 6.5 l/100 km in the combined cycle
• 5.4 l/100 km in the extra-urban cycle
• 8.5 l/100 km in the urban cycle

Roof
• Roof open/close switch
• Glass rear window