Fiat 500 Abarth 2008 Specifications
| Chassis | |
| Front | MacPherson layout and anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Inter-connected arms layout on torsion beam with anti-roll bar |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | Front Engine, FWD |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Gearbox C510 |
| Engine | |
| Displacement | 1.4 Liters |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Inline 4 |
| Horsepower | 135 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 152 lbs-ft. @ 3000 rpm |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 7.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 127 mph |
| Fuel Consumption | Est. 33 mpg |
2008 Fiat 500 Abarth price, specs and more. The 'Abarth' Fiat performance nameplate is growing again, with the introduction of the 500 Abarth Italian sports compact car. Small, light and fierce and out soon from an Italian automaker that is getting sick of making only econoboxes and minivans.
The return of the Abarth series of Fiat sports compact cars marks a new trend for Fiat and its entire umbrella group, which also includes Alfa Romeo. The Fiat group is going upmarket, and its Abarth performance division is creating excitement that will carry customers into Fiat showrooms.
Though the hot hatch is on every automaker in the world's radar right now, there is nothing quite like the Fiat 500 Abarth. This car is tiny, with a curb weight hovering around 2000 lbs and while the turbo I4 is not excessively powerful, it is plenty to get the 500 Abarth moving, up to a top speed of 127 mph.
There is something about driving small cars fast that is one of the most exhilarating joys in life.
The return of the Abarth series of Fiat sports compact cars marks a new trend for Fiat and its entire umbrella group, which also includes Alfa Romeo. The Fiat group is going upmarket, and its Abarth performance division is creating excitement that will carry customers into Fiat showrooms.
Though the hot hatch is on every automaker in the world's radar right now, there is nothing quite like the Fiat 500 Abarth. This car is tiny, with a curb weight hovering around 2000 lbs and while the turbo I4 is not excessively powerful, it is plenty to get the 500 Abarth moving, up to a top speed of 127 mph.
There is something about driving small cars fast that is one of the most exhilarating joys in life.
