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Fiat 500 Abarth

Fiat 500 Abarth

The 500 Abarth has phenominal performance. It is 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. Car safety is maximised through the standard ESP and the new Torque Transfer Control system, which improves the transfer of drive torque to the wheels, plus it has seven airbags as standard. The styling fully respects Abarth tradition, it is not an exercise in aesthetics, but it’s driven by the need to improve the car’s performance in every possible way. Aerodynamics are optimised through the use of a ‘diffuser’ (a winged spoiler), that links to the underbody, helping reduce drag and increase high speed downforce.

It’s the front of the Fiat 500 Abarth that really shouts ‘This car is an animal!’. There are not so subtle differences from standard 500’s, like triple air intakes and twin intercoolers, and they had to extend the nose of the car to make room for the turbo. Inside, there are special instruments like a turbo boost gauge, and a shift-light LED to indicate the optimum moment to change up a gear. Aluminium pedals, leather steering wheel, and sporty bucket seats with combined head-restraints and lateral support ensure you’ll know you’re sitting in an Abarth. The current list price for the Fiat 500 Abarth is £13,600 (excluding any discounts), this model falls into insurance group 12 and will return an average of 42.9mpg.

I would like to remind readers of the car scrappage allowance currently in operation the uk, the scheme offers a £2000 discount when you trade in your old car. Certain vehicle age limitations apply, but some new car dealers are varying the restrictions in order to boost sales, so contact your local dealer to find out what they are currently offering.

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