Following on from the success of the Fiat 500 by Diesel, Fiat is introducing another unique special edition version of the popular city car – the Fiat 500 Matt Black. The Fiat 500 Matt Black is the first vehicle in this segment to offer the unique matt paint effect. Just a handful of examples of the Matt Black supermini will be available when it goes on sale in South Africa making it an exclusive and enticing proposition.
Sports car brand Abarth could be taking to the skies as well as the tracks at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, after a proposed agreement with the famous event’s Aviation Show.
It demonstrated the potential tie-in last week (14 March) at the Festival’s annual press day, showcasing its Abarth-branded stunt plane, as well as two high performance models: an Abarth 500 esseesse and an Abarth Punto EVO.
“Make it your race 2012″: enrolment for the Abarth talent show for aspiring drivers has begun
Enrolment for the 2012 edition of “Make it your race”, the first international talent show for aspiring drivers aged from 18 to 40, started at makeityourrace.it on 1 March. The scene is the track, the atmosphere the smell of petrol, its hallmark adrenaline. 105 amateur drivers from acrossEurope will be challenging each other to win the ultimate award: competing at the wheel of an Abarth 500 “Assetto Corse” in a real Trofeo Abarth 500 race alongside the pros. Usually, the race is to the swift. This time, the race is to the best.
“A world of performance since 1949”: Abarth at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show
Abarth is appearing at the Geneva Motor Show with a spectacular stand, where road-going cars and world previews are being presented to lend emphasis – once again – to the brand’s unique position on the world motoring stage.
January 12, 2012 , Montreal, Que. – State-of-the-art performance and connectivity technologies are intelligently integrated into the cockpit-designed interior of the new 2012 Fiat® 500 Abarth.
January 12, 2012 , Montreal, Que. – State-of-the-art connectivity and more than 35 safety and security features keep passengers of the new 2012 Fiat® 500 Abarth connected, comfortable and secure.
January 12, 2012 , Montreal, Que. – Taking a page from Karl Abarth’s extensive experience to increase the power and durability of the original Cinquecento’s engine for racing use, the new 2012 Fiat® 500 Abarth debuts a turbocharged variant of the proven 1.4-litre MultiAir® engine for increased horsepower, torque and performance.
January 12, 2012 , Montreal, Que. – Like the European model, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth is designed, engineered and tested to deliver the high-performance driving and enduring capabilities needed for track use. And to make sure the 500 Abarth provides the highest levels of driving thrill, every piece of hardware and every kilometre of development tuning has been thoroughly examined to ensure the European model’s DNA is delivered to North American driving enthusiasts.
January 12, 2012 , Montreal,Que. – The aggressive styling of the new 2012 Fiat 500® Abarth embodies the Abarth brand tradition in full – purposeful and intentional details all designed to improve the car’s performance, while enhancing the clean and simple design language of the Cinquecento.
Abarth has taken its tradition to heart with the “esseesse” (pronounced SS) offered as a true bolt-on kit of tuning accessories for the 500 and 500C Abarth. The kit literally comes in a wooden crate, elevating the exciting 500 Abarth models to new heights not only with a host of good-looking cosmetic accessories, but more importantly with performance-enhancing tricks.
