Give me the extra cash it costs for the jcw over the abarth and i bet i make it a much better car in every aspect. Based on the standard 500 city car, this diminutive performance machine uses a. The fiat 500 abarth goes up against the fiesta st in this search for fun in small cars with small prices. Also covered by warranty, but its easier to not deal with it at all. We can assist you with something as simple as installing a custom exhaust system or fully transforming your stock fiat to a real head turner. Fiat has built a little more continental flair into the 124 spider and replaced the miatas traditional 4cylinder engine with a turbocharged one, but most of the other mechanicals are the same. Combining more exuberant italian style with the proven underpinnings of a mazda mx5 miata, the fiat 124 is an attractive sports car that is genuinely great to drive. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Car and driver fast forward to the present day and the recently revived fiat 124 spider keeps its charm and minimizes its drawbacks. Abarth, founded by carlo abarth in 1949, is an italian car manufacturer now owned by the fiat group. May 08, 2014 the fiat 500 abarth goes up against the fiesta st in this search for fun in small cars with small prices. The drivers screen is very easy to read and all controls are intuitively placed and easy to reach. The stylised scorpion abarth badge seen on mainstream fiat models signifies upgraded handling and brakes, improved performance, and sporty exterior and interior styling.
Thats about what car and driver extracted from a 1996 boxster 2. Our office giant drives an original cinquecento the only way he can. The car is based on the 2014 fiat abarth 695 biposto and it. The fiat 500 abarth is the performancebased variation of the 500 range, where a turbocharged and intercooled version of the 1. Taller drivers and passengers will just about fold themselves in half to get in or out.
Jul 27, 2017 the fiat 500 abarth is more pugnacious than polished. Its logo is a shield with a stylized scorpion on a yellow and red background. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Abarth car models list complete list of all abarth models. The tiny 500 goes from pipsqueak to badass as the hotrod abarth, the heart of which is a raucous 160hp turbocharged fourcylinder. Its tactful design for speed and handling makes it the perfect vehicle for those looking for a good time. Such is the fate of the enthusiast who buys a basic, straightforward drivers car such as this 2017 fiat 124 spider. In stripping back the 500 abarths roof to create the new 20 fiat abarth cabrio, the automaker replaces the center roof panel and rear window with a powerretractable cloth roof, allowing the car to retain key structural elements for greater rigidity. Fiats little pocketrocket with the killer exhaust note reminds us that excitement doesnt have to cost an arm and a leg. Karl carlo abarth, born in austria in 1908 was often described as a. Fiat abarth 1600 ot 1965, tipo 102 b, factory car, matching numbers, one owner from new. The bloat of new sports cars really becomes apparent when you sit in a vehicle as small as this. The fiat 500c abarth cabriolet is cheeky fun, but a hard sell.
You wont find a lot of air between the 2020 fiat 124 spider and its fraternal twin, the mx5 miata from mazda. How can anyone with a healthy sense of humor and hint of joy in their heart fail to appreciate the fiat 500 abarth. Fiat has discontinued its range of cars, including the abarth punto, in india. The fiat 124 spider edizione abarth seems to be the drifter. I was required to count a fiat abarth to get three with a viper and srt8 charger.
The little 500 isnt the quickest, besthandling, or best steering car in its competitive set. Jun 10, 2016 such is the fate of the enthusiast who buys a basic, straightforward drivers car such as this 2017 fiat 124 spider. The fiat 500c abarth is a modern classic thats really fun to. The driver seat is the only real problem in the interior. We have 117 fiat 500 abarth vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 47 1owner cars, and 126 personal use cars. Karl carlo abarth, born in austria in 1908 was often described as a dreamer with his feet planted firmly on the ground. It is the only purposebuilt driver training facility for performance enthusiasts and is the largest of its kind in north america. Born on the 15 november 1908 under the sign of the scorpion, carlo abarth was destinted for motoring greatness. Feb 25, 20 we get in car video of the 20 fiat 500 abarth s lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. The tiny 500 goes from pipsqueak to badass as the hotrod abarth, the heart of which is a. We have customized 100s and 100s of cars for company promotion, celebrities, tv shows, car collectors, and most importantly enthusiaists like you. Adding a turbocharged engine, grippy tires, and a fantasticsounding exhaust make the fiat 500 abarth the little mouse that roared. Abarth, founded by carlo abarth in 1949, is an italian car manufacturer now owned by the.
A coupe or slidingcanvas soft top are both available. Fiat 500 parts and accessories 500 madness online store. It is better recognized by its logo that is a shield embossed with a scorpion in front of a yellow and red background. Used 2017 fiat 500 abarth pricing for sale edmunds. He and his wife were happy with their abarth, as were other folks who also owned more sporty cars, such as miatas. But no one buys a fiat 500 for the performancewell, maybe those interested in the hot abarth model doas the diminutive city car is more of a fashion accessory. The car of young people and speed lovers, in 1959 the fiat 500 was born. Based on the standard 500 city car, this diminutive performance machine. With the driver sitting only barely forward of the rear axle, its a sweet sensation that makes diving into.
The abarth is the only 124 available with the special record monza exhaust, and it makes the fiat growl and snarl like only italian cars can. The first vehicle produced was the 204 a roadster, based on the fiat 1100. Fiat 500 abarth features and specs at car and driver. The roof offers multiple positions, and fully retracts at speeds up to 50 mph. If youre looking for a small, cute and fuelefficient car that tells the world you dance to the beat of your own drum, driving a 2019 fiat 500 or 500c cabrio is the. At this years silver state classic challenge, we had the worst crop of mopars ever. Abarth is a renowned italian tuning house which is now part of the giant carmaking conglomerate fiat chrysler automobiles. We put fiats abarthtuned 500 through its paces at the streets of willow. While its unchanged for 2020, the 124 abarths engine does the lions share of the work charming the driver.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 487 124 spider models nationwide. The fiat 500c abarth is a modern classic thats really fun to drive we spent time with one of the last of the line available in the us and found the car so much greater than. In the noble tradition of cheap peoples cars transformed by aggressive. Fiats sport mark, known as abarth, may be just what commuters need if theyre looking for a sporty, affordable car to spice up their drives into the district. It immediately won the 1100 sport championship as well as formula 2. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. The tiny 500 goes from pipsqueak to badass as the hotrod abarth, the heart of which is a raucous. Under the nouveauretro bodywork are the same underpinnings as the mazda mx5 miata. Fiat tunes the 124 spider abarth s chassis with a touch of entertaining oversteer. Small, but wickedthe abarth is legendary around the world and on the track.
Its now a bigger car in every direction yet the fiat provides more interior space. Its an addictive little car that oozes individuality, has great running costs and a very cool badge. We get incar video of the 20 fiat 500 abarths lap at virginia international raceway for the 20 lightning lap competition. Carlo abarth, a life full of innovation, success and records, a story of a man and his great cars, cars that left their mark on italian and international motoring.
And of course, its all the better when you drop the. And it has an awkward driving position thats tall and. Fiats little pocketrocket with the killer exhaust note reminds us that. The car reduces fuel consumption by up to 12% over a regular 1. Im told that the mopar fiat team developed the abarth at nelson ledges road course, where it turned a 1. Some fca dealers might have limited bs4 stock left.
We put fiats abarthtuned 500 through its paces at the streets of willow racetrack to see what its all about. Giant drives classic fiat 500 car and driver youtube. Fiat 500 abarth first drive consumer reports video. It has a strong competition history, and has also produced cars in association with alfa romeo, lancia, porsche and simca.