Discussion - LA 2011: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

Description: As promised, Fiat has unveiled their little, but mighty 500 Abarth for North America at this year's LA Auto Show. Describing it as "small but wicked" in the official press release, the ...

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Description: If it remains tuned exactly as its European counterpart, it should produce 133hp and 152lb-ft of torque and mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Interestingly enough, this engine is already buil...

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Ethan Core Nov 16, 2011
someone at the fiat dealership in my town told me it was going to have over 200 hp

Payne Hodges Wilson Nov 16, 2011
this is better than any other 500 I've sen I still think it looks like an upside down salad bowl on wheels though

Payne Hodges Wilson Nov 16, 2011
@Victor "car is like a mini only worse" that would imply that the mini was bad the JCW minis that are raced are serious machines they have a lot of power for their size and are very fast for what they are just as these are I am not a big fiat fan but

Sebastian Grey Nov 16, 2011
I'm in love with this car and I want one but I'll wait for the esseesse.

Callum Mckay Nov 16, 2011
Watch the top gear episode about tgis car, and you will understand the point of it

Jonathan Newcastle Nov 16, 2011
It's a fun to drive factor. As a sport bike rider (R6), I can't tell you how many liter-bikers get their asses handed to them by 500's, 600's, 650's, 750's, and 848's...

Jonathan Newcastle Nov 16, 2011
You fail to realize most cars are more car than most people need. This is a car that in the hands of a novice can be driven 9-10/10 at all times, whereas a more powerful vehicle can only be driven at 10/10 on a straightaway.

Victor Loveable-Huggable Frederick Nov 16, 2011
Track ready? Maybe for a go kart track. Car is like a mini only worse. Scrap this car, keep your money.