The 500 Abarth

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.

Respecting Abarth tradition in full, the styling of the 500 Abarth is not a mere exercise in aesthetics, 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.

Alternatively click here to view the technical specification for the 500 Abarth.