Fiat 500 Abarth Esse Esse

Fiat 500 Abarth Esse Esse

Fiat 500 Abarth Esse Esse
Abarth
aka	Fiat Nuova 500
Production	2010 - present
Class	Small Cars
Body Style	2-Doors, 2 Seats (plus 2 little Backseats), small Car
Length	3657 mm
Width	1627 mm
Height	1488 mm
Wheelbase	2300 mm
Weight	1110 kg
Transmission	5-Gear, full-synchronized
Engine	4 Cylinder serial, 4 Valves per Cylinder
Power	118 kW (160 hp)
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The Abarth 500 is a performance model of the Fiat 500 tuned in-house by FCA's Abarth subsidiary. It was unveiled at the 78th Geneva Motor Show, a year after the rebirth of Abarth brand and company.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Fiat 500 Abarth Esse Esse Review.

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Engine and Transmission

The Abarth 500's 1.4 L engine is equipped with an IHI RHF3-P turbocharger, and is rated at 135 PS (99 kW; 133 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 180 N⋅m (133 lbf⋅ft) (206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) in sport mode) torque at 3,000 rpm. It includes a five-speed C510 transmission, too.

Later, in 2016, the facelift version was released, introducing several different variants of the 595, ranging from 140 hp to 180 hp.

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500c

The Abarth version of the 500C (cabriolet) was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.[30] Abarth 500C has top speed of 205 km/h (127 mph) and it can accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 8.1 seconds.

Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" (2009)

The Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" is a limited edition version developed in collaboration with engineers from Ferrari based on Abarth 500. The 1,368 cc (1.4 L; 83.5 cu in) Turbo T-Jet 16v engine is further developed and uses a different Garrett turbocharger. Rated at over 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm.[134] It includes an "MTA" (automated manual transmission), an electrohydraulic-actuated transmission with paddle shifters, unique to this version, 17 inch alloy wheels with performance tyres, Brembo 284 mm (11.2 in) multi-section discs with fixed 4-piston calipers, "Record Monza" variable back-pressure "dual mode" exhaust, Scuderia Red body with Racing Grey wheels and rear air intakes, Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting xenon headlights, "Abarth Corsa by Sabelt" seats in black leather upholstery with carbon fibre shell and seat base, black leather steering wheel with red leather inserts and a tricolour hub, Jaeger instrument panel, non-slip aluminium foot wells, Scorpion racing pedals, special kick plates and a plate bearing the vehicle series number. This version will eventually be released also in blue, yellow and grey. The vehicle was unveiled in the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Abarth 595

In 2012 the Abarth range was enlarged with the addition of the 135–160–180 PS (99–118–132 kW; 133–158–178 hp) Abarth 595.[138] Four versions are available, both with either manual or MTA transmission and in hatchback or cabriolet body style: Custom, Turismo, Competizione, Kit Elaborazione.

The Abarth 595 Custom is the launch version with 135 hp. The Abarth 595 Turismo features standard leather upholstery, upgraded dampers, and climate control, Xenon headlights, and Alutex interior details. The sportier Abarth 595 Competizione replaces leather seats with Sabelt cloth sport seats and Alutex with aluminum while adding cross-drilled brakes and the Record Monza dual-mode exhaust. The Kit Abarth Elaborazione 595 is a powerful kit for the Custom version, with 160 hp engine, BMC Air sport filter, Koni FSD suspensions, Eibach low springs and new badge 595.

Abarth 500 esseesse

The 500 Abarth esseesse is a conversion kit for the Abarth 500, to be installed within 12 months or 20,000 km (12,000 mi) of the car's first registration. The engine is upgraded to 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 5,750 rpm and 206 N⋅m (152 lb⋅ft) at 3,000 rpm (230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) in sport mode).[143] The kit also includes cross-drilled and ventilated 284 mm (11.2 in) x 22 mm (0.87 in) front brake discs with new pads, 240 mm (9.4 in) x 11 mm (0.43 in) cross-drilled rear brake discs, lowered springs, sport air filter, 17-inch white or titanium colour alloy wheels with 205/40 R17 tyres, tyre pressure monitoring system, and a unique key cover.[143] The conversion costs GB£2,500 in the UK.

Tributo 131 Rally (2022)

The Abarth 131 Rally, the vehicle which captured the imagination of an entire generation of car enthusiasts, can be seen once again on roads around the world with a new look. On the fortieth anniversary of its last race, the Scorpion brand is paying homage to it with the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special series. This limited edition will be available in just 695 units globally.

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External Links

• Paris Preview: Fiat Abarth 500 esse esse revealed
• New Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse: Hottest 500 yet with 160HP