Fiat Abarth Spy Shots and Specs

Fiat Abarth Spy Shots and Specs

The Fiat 500 Abarth has been spotted in Holly, Michigan by Fiataly and they’ve been nice enough to post the photos on their Facebook. Check out the album for more pictures.

According them the car comes with 160 HP stock, about 10 less than we’d hoped, but they will be offering a 200 HP “tuner option”! That’s an extra 40 HP, which I think a lot of people will get at the dealer, at least until some cheaper aftermarket options can match the output.

They apparently spoke to a Fiat engineer, who had this to say about the car:

Actually, they are scheduled to be released in February of 2012. I spoke with the Engineer driving this beauty. He loves the boost (boost gauge is on the left hand side of the speedo and goes as high as 14 PSI) and said for a daily driver, he recommends getting this car with 16″ wheels. The car pictured was equipped with 17″ wheels and he said they will shake the teeth out of your head if you drive it daily.

This is extremely exciting news! Stay tuned for more information, especially after the official release at this years LA Auto Show.

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  • Mike Space

    Put down deposit today on an Abarth. Not surprised that 170 hp target is slipping away. Hope it doesn’t slip more. Be interesting to see what this “tuner option” is, and how it will effect the warrantee. Probably want to do my own installation, too. Hope they keep the weight down, though. Understand they will be coming through with high end sound system, power gadgets, etc. Don’t need sunroof, nav system, etc (I’ll plug in my Garmin if I need it). Come on, guys, keep it simple and fast.

    • lorenzo

      how does the Mike Space 2 week old post keep magically keep rising to the top of the comments?!

      • Mike Space

        Wish I knew too, I’d patent it.

        Probably something to do with having the first post, and the thread reads from oldest down, or something like that.

        Waiting for the release. If it’s under 160 hp, I’ll cancel my deposit.

        Mike

    • SJ

      The “tuner option” won’t affect the warranty at all as long as it’s an add-on that comes as an original option. And target values change as testing and evaluations change which is normal so that is probably why we see different HPs listed time to time. My dealer stated 165HP. Between 160 and 170 HP that’s not a big difference in this small vehicle.

  • kbob

    Michigan is known for its poor roads.  Maybe the 17″ wheels will work better in better-paved parts of the country.

    • SJ

      I bought a Fiat 500C Sport two months ago and it takes MI roads just fine. Much better handling than my ’07 Focus without the boxy, noisy sounds. The Fiat suspension is a 10+ and the inside cabin noise is negliable. BTW, the Bose sound sys is a nice touch. I am happy with my new car.

      • Ccl4151

        I will be making my deposit on the 500 Abarth next month,and will go for the extra power option,or try to find a super chip from England.My Maserati Grand Sport will now have a little sister.

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  • B1066ad

    Come on, do we really care if the car shakes a little with a high performance package,you won’t even notice as you drift thru the corners,,catch me if you can,he he he he,meet me at Lime Rock and we can take a few laps so you can appreciate your new Abarth. Seriously, take your Abarth to a Skip Barber school and learn how to drive it…or any other decent school. We have VIR here in Virginia,,,GO FOR IT! See you on the streets of America at 9500 RPM. WOOT!!!! Just make sure the graphics explode so they will never forget that visual impression.

    If you don’t know what this car can do, I can give you a list of corvette and viper owners I have smothered on the road course at Lime Rock. Keep in mind, these were not Ron Fellows types, but the average professional trying to create photo ops for bragging at the country club. he he he he …57 seconds, baby in a 2 litre.

  • lorenzo

    these comments seem fake

  • lorenzo

    this company blog sucks because it says 170hp on some pages and 160hp on other pages – you would think a company blog like this wouldnt mess around with all these numbers and just give us straight answers

    • http://www.fiat500abarth.us abarth.us

      This isn’t a company blog, sorry if you got that perception!

  • stvrahn

    I have no problem at all with 160 hp in such a small car.   On American highways it would be hard to make full use of much more anyway….unless you enjoy getting attention from law enforcement and consider speed limits ‘suggestions’.   I want lively acceleration and a car that eats up the twisties. 160 hp should do the job very nicely.

  • Markat6 Jerry

    It’s a Fiat! That is special in itself and add Abarth’s name= You know it is a special vehicle. On the city streets, speed kills