Abarth 500 by Novitec with 212 hp

Posted on 01 December 2010. Tags: Abarth 500, Novitec, Tuners

Engine tuning with up to 212 hp and an extensive range of sporty accessories for the Abarth 500 are now available from NOVITEC.

The NOVITEC engine specialists developed various performance kits for the 135 hp Abarth 500 which boost power in different stages between 164 hp to 212 hp. The NOVITEC NT4-CORSE power kit costs 3,016 Euros and delivers an increase in power output of 77 hp, taking the turbocharged 1.4 litre four cylinder engine to 212 hp.

It consists of a special turbocharger, a more efficient fresh air supply, an optimized air-cleaner box with sport air-filter cartridge, the NOVITEC CORSE high performance exhaust system, larger injection nozzles and a special fuel pressure control. In addition the engine electronics is upgraded with the NOVITEC POWERJET 2 auxiliary control unit.

100 km/h comes in 6.8 seconds and the car will reach a top speed of 223 km/h.

NOVITEC also adds even more sporty character to the suspension of the turbocharged model: Abarth 500 customers can choose between NOVITEC sport springs, which lower the ride height by some 35 millimeters, and the height-adjustable NOVITEC sport suspension made from stainless steel.

There are also one-piece NOVITEC N10 light alloy wheels with 17- or 18-inch diameters available for the hot Abarth 500.

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