Surprise delay for 500 Abarth http://auto-news-blog.com/in-the-news/surprise-... Launch of 500 Abarth will be postponed as Fiat struggles to meet demand for standard car Sales success of standard 500 has led to bosses putting back launch of Abarth variant It’s one of the most eagerly anticipated hot hatches of 2008 ”“ but fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the new Abarth-badged 500 at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show will have to wait longer than they expected. Despite reports that the new car would appear at the exhibition, Auto Express can reveal that the success of the standard 500 has forced Fiat to postpone its plans to unveil the tuned-up version. According to our source, the car was set to debut at Tokyo, but was withdrawn by Abarth bosses at the last moment.
First Fiat Abarth promo video http://auto-news-blog.com/in-the-news/first-fia... The revival of the legendary Abarth brand is less than six months away and this latest video of the Grande Punto Abarth SS Concept reveals we have plenty to look forward to from the Fiat performance division. You can read up on all the details of the latest Abarth concept by clicking here. Otherwise follow the jump for the promo video.
Abarth Horse-Powered Energy Drink http://auto-news-blog.com/in-the-news/abarth-ho... The “stallion Power” was leading served this year in Italy at the Bologna Motor Show at Abarth stand. There is a bad news also, the “stallion Power” won’t subsist serviceable up market and they will solitary serve it at the auto show. Damn!One more sense to follow Abarth at each auto show they strength go.
Fiat 500 Abarth SS new renderings http://auto-news-blog.com/in-the-news/fiat-500-... The standard Abarth 500’s implement produces 135bhp, the SS has an smooth more powerful version that delivers 155bhp. attending a kerbweight of around 1,000kg, the 500 proÂmises to exist a sensational doer: it will complete the sprint from 0-60mph in alone 7.5 seconds, and reach a acme speed of 130mph.Abarth will also tender a special tuning kit that will deliver 180 hp and will frame the 0 to 60 mph sprint in smaller than 5 seconds.
New Grande Punto Abarth - gotta get to a Kent dealer! http://onthesocialside.wordpress.com/2009/01/26... Saw the new Grande Punto Abarth and decided I should get myself down to my nearest Kent Abarth dealer asap! It’s like a Punto on steroids, right? Is this car as good as it looks and sounds on paper?