Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari All Chromed Up

The limited run Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari special may come with its own bespoke Scuderia Red finish with contrasting grey racing stripes (among other unique features) but that hasn't stopped Japanese tuner Office-K from giving it a new shade – fortunately, not permanent.

The tuning firm covered the Ferrari-branded Abarth model's body in a flashy chrome vinyl wrap with racing stripes in the colors of the Italian flag.

Other than that, the hot hatch remains stock with its upgraded 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing a little over 180-horsepower, which are transferred to the front wheels via a five-speed automated manual gearbox.

The Ferrari version of the Abarth 500 also comes with a different aero package, 17-inch alloy wheels in a unique design, a more powerful Brembo brake system and suspension tweaks.

Interior upgrades include a pair of carbon fiber bucket sport seats from Sabelt, a flat-bottomed black leather steering wheel with red leather inserts, carbon trim and a new instruments specially made by Jaeger.

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New Abarth Punto Scorpione Special Edition Limited to 99 Pieces

Infinite tube of new models of the Fiat Group will be special edition Abarth Punto Abarth, will premiere at the side dishes for the next 595 2011 Bologna Motor Show in early December.

The Punto Abarth scorpion is based on esseesse model and is powered by the same 180hp 1.4-liter turbo MultiAir. It accelerates from 0-100 km / h (0-62 mph) in 7.5 seconds and top speed is 216 km / h (134 mph).

But it comes with several unique cosmetic details. These include painting outside with a special two-tone Nero scorpion livery is reinforced by special matt black paint for the hood and roof that has shiny black stripes. The hatch also gets hot Italian black wheels and yellow Brembo calipers.

Inside, the Scorpion Punto Abart equipped with a set of bucket seats trimmed in Alcantara and in part with red stitching and yellow Sabelt, leather steering wheel, gear box and the cover panel and the top solid pedals aluminum and finished with contrast sport.

The Italian carmaker has also developed a special "Nitro Abarth" winter kits for those who want to ski, and that includes 17-inch alloy wheels with winter tires, snowboard rack with magnetic closure and Snowboard from "Nitro powered by Abarth lineup. '

The company said that production of Punto Abarth scorpion will be strictly limited to 99 units.

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Abarth 500C Esseesse with 160 Ponies

If you feel like a normal Abarth 500C could benefit from some ponies under the hood, Fiat's performance division has the answer in the form of esseesse edition. Development of the package bumps power standard 1.4-liter turbo with 140 hp and 206Nm and 160HP and 230Nm respectively.

As a result, throws sprint from 0 to 100 km / h (62 mph) 0.6 seconds to 7.5 seconds while top speed increases from 205 kmh to 209 kmh (130 mph).

The version of Scorpion brand of the Fiat 500 convertible laptop, which was presented in Paris featured a two-tone paint job with a white line separating the two chromatic colors and are equipped with a silencer Record Monza and unique 17-inch alloys with diamond-shaped rays 5.

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Abarth Unveils 160HP 500C "esseesse" and 180HP Punto Evo "essesse"

Fiat Abarth division expands its range with the launch of esseesse tuning kits for the new Abarth 500 C (convertible) and Abarth Punto Evo models at Motor Show this month in Paris. While the Abarth retain the most information on the "esseesse" packets that are intended to improve vehicle performance, handling and styling, the Italian company has provided information on upgrades power .

This kit, Scorpion-branded convertible 500 turbo 1.4-liter 160HP and 230Nm of torque (170 lb-ft), up to the level of the car 140 hp and 206Nm.

An acceleration of 0-100 km / h (62 mph) goes from 8.1 seconds to 7.5 seconds, while increasing the speed of 205 kmh to 209 kmh (130 mph).

Output of the Evo listening Punto "esseesse" increased from 165HP to 180HP and 250Nm and 270 nm (184 lb.-ft.) at 3000 rpm. As a result, 0-100 km / h sprint was reduced from 7.9 seconds to 7.5 seconds and top speed rises to 216 km / h (134 mph).

The "Essesse" package also includes a set of 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, diamond-shaped on a gray background for the Abarth 500 C, and 18-inch wheels in a special titanium-colored design for the Abarth Punto Evo.

Full details will be published during the presentation of cars in Paris.

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New Fiat 500 Abarth 2012 Hits U.S Shores With An Engine Of 160HP 1.4L Turbo

Following the U.S. launch of the 500 Fiat 500C and regular canvas upper, it is time that the Italian automaker to introduce sportier version of its mini retro style, the new 500 Abarth in 2012, which made its debut today at the Fair, the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The good news is that Fiat has chosen to offer the Abarth 500 with a more powerful engine than the standard 135-hp four-banger that is available on the base model in Europe.

In the Hot 500 can be turbo, intercooler and twin-cylinder engine with 1.4 liter Multiair, which produces a more robust 160 hp at 5500 rpm and 170 lb-ft (230Nm) of torque between 2500 and 4000 rpm.

A manual gearbox five speeds with a transfer of power Abarth set torque transfer control system (TTC) with the front wheels. Chassis modifications include a revised suspension with stiffer springs, a quicker steering and larger brakes, while the Italian model lists alloy wheels wrapped in high-performance 17-inch Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires size 205/40 R17.

Externally, the 500 Abarth gets a new front and rear bumper bodykit and spoiler as well as custom graphics and two exhaust pipes leading on both sides of the rear diffuser.

Domestic products are a set of envelopes sports seats covered in leather and Alcantara with red accent points, a thick frame, flat bottom steering wheel, a redesigned instrument panel, aluminum pedals and a sporty finish everywhere.

"Bring the Fiat Abarth 2012 500 and the United States to leave the driving enthusiasts who want the performance achieved by the Italian price," said Olivier Francois Director of the Fiat brand and Chief Marketing Officer, Chrysler Group. "In a lightweight, track-to-point management, and in particular the design, the Fiat 500 Abarth to revive the legacy of race and the legendary Italian brand of high performance cars to drive every day."

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