We will have Abarth here in US

[Padawan]

No mention of the convertible.

[Periclaws]

Originally Posted by Padawan

No mention of the convertible.

Or the SS

[Neonspinnazz]

In Forza Motorsport 3 there's a 500 Abarth (no smarts... ...yet ), I have to say it looks pretty nice on the interior and from judging from the game (simulator, after all) it has exceptional performance.




I'd buy it...not in a heartbeat though...

[The GMan]

Originally Posted by Karl Roth

Whats up with the plan to drop the Fiat name here ???

I found it mentioned in a Wall Street Journal article quoted in the SCOA post
Chrylser bringing Alpha Romeo, dropping many Dodges

The Journal article says, "Chrysler also will introduce the 500, Fiat's tiny car that is popular in Europe, to Americans, though it won't attach the Fiat name to it."

It also says "The 500 will be the only Fiat model to come to the U.S. and will be marketed as the '500'."

[jefferios]

Cool, I can't wait to see it on the floors.

[Big Panda]

The Abarth 500R3T model:





Engine • Turbocharged Otto-cycle, 4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cm3
• Power: approx. 180 HP (132 kW) at 5500 rpm
• Peak torque: 300 Nm at 3000 rpm
• Garrett GT1446a fixed geometry turbocharger, 29 mm diameter intake restrictor
• Special reinforced water and air sleeves
Transmission • 6-speed gearbox, front meshing with sequential control
• Multiplate self-locking differential
• 184 mm diameter metal-ceramic twin plate clutch
• Special half-axles
Suspension • Front: MacPherson, special adjustable racing shock absorbers, coaxial spring with wheel
for adjusting car height. Camber adjustable by means of shims
• Rear: multilink, special adjustable racing shock absorbers, spring with wheel
for adjusting car height. Camber adjustable by means of shims
Steering system • Electric power steering with racing setting
Brakes • Brembo radial front calliper with four M4X40 pistons
• Ventilated Brembo front brake disc, 295 mm diameter x 28 mm
• Rear calliper with 36 mm piston
• Solid rear brake disc, 240 mm diameter x 11 mm
• Racing brake pads
• Hydraulic handbrake
• Brakeforce distributor and rear load proportioning valve to optimise car behaviour
Body • Car dimensions: length 3657 mm, width 1627 mm, wheelbase 2300mm
Chassis • Special welded roll-bar, integral with body
• Stripped interior, safety outfit.
• FIA type-approved seats with 6 seat belt anchorage points
Wheels • OZ 7“x17“ asphalt rim
• 19/62-17 asphalt tyre
Weight • 1080 kg minimum regulation weight plus equipment

SWEET!!!!!

[Big Panda]

If you would like to check out one of the '500' forums, here's one that I joined.

Everyones really friendly.....well, until they get to KNOW me anyway!

500fans.com

[Big Panda]

While I really like the Abarth, this is a bit 'much'....



but that's just me.

[Z06-LITE]

Originally Posted by Big Panda

While I really like the Abarth, this is a bit 'much'....



but that's just me.

Looks to be based off the old 600 platform.

[BigWarpGuy]

Fiat might bring Abarth 500 minicar to US market after 2010