While the base Fiat 500 was powered by a 496 cc air-cooled 2-cylinder engine, Abarth decided to place a 594 cc engine under the hood. With revised intake and exhaust systems, the powerplant's output went from 17.7 HP to 26.6 HP and top speed increased from 95 km/h to 120 km/h, making the Abarth 595 an instant hit with performance enthusiasts
Abarth 500 0-60 mph, quarter mile (1/4 mile), top speed, 0-100 kph and 34 other acceleration times. 2008 Abarth 500 0-60, quarter mile, specs. 0-60 mph:
The Abarth versions of the Fiat 500 have been around for what seems like forever, and boy are lightly modified ones popular in Tokyo. But a wide body? Before coming across this Abarth 595 Turismo at Mooneyesâ Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show last weekend, I didnât even know what âThree Hundredâ was. As it turns out though, the Shibuya-based
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Lurking under the red engine cover in Abarth models is that same 1.4-liter turbo tuned for added performance. How much more? Equipped with the five-speed manual transmission, the Fiat 500 Abarth makes 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. Opt for the six-speed automatic and output drops 3 horsepower to 157 but torque shoots up 13 lb-ft to 183. UJzcA.