Inside, the Abarth in the launch Scorpionissima trim gets a three-spoke steering wheel, Alcantara upholstery and stainless steel pedals and door sills. The major performance upgrade for the 500e ...

The Abarth wheels are light for a factory equipment weighing in at approximately 18 pounds. The factory chose a Pirelli P Zero Nero in 205/40-17 as the only option on the car.

There’s no telescoping of the steering wheel, which I think is more important in a small car than in a large one. Finally, the size is a problem because the 500 Abarth would have to be the ...

Pedestal-mounted shifter, scorpion badge centered in steering wheel are interior highlights for Abarth. Turbocharging perks up 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth hatchback. Abarth wheels are 17-inch forged ...

Read: Abarth Is Done With ICE, Eyes A Larger Electric SUV Then there’s the performance. Like the regular 500e, the Abarth is powered by a single electric motor driving the front wheels. However ...

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The Fiat 500 Abarth has 58 percent more power and 73 percent more torque than the 500 on which it's based, and we surely had 58 percent more fun with it. Read on to learn more about the 2012 Fiat ...

The steering wheel cannot easily be adjusted, making it hard to find the perfect driving position. The suspension is still too soft, despite being considerably stiffer than the standard 500.

While we’re not fans of the standard Fiat 500, a car that is too small, too weak, and too unsafe, the assessment changes when it comes to the racy Abarth performance model, which is offered as a ...

In addition, the Abarth sits about a half-inch lower than the regular 500 and can be fitted with 17-inch wheels with provocative red brake calipers visible through the spokes.