Abarth 500 esseessee by Hamann-Motorsports
German tuner Hamann is known for their work on different BMW models. Recently they introduced a 670 hp X6, now they have taken something totally different - a Fiat 500 based Abarth 500 esseesse with 158 horsepower.
Their engineers added new connection rods, forged pistons, air cooler, racing clutch, modified gearbox and a new flywheel. Also they modified engine computer, turbo charger and the exhaust system. Result is a 271 horsepower beast with 380Nm of torque.
Fiat launches revised 1.3-liter Multijet diesel and a new color for the 500 by Diesel
The Fiat 500 by Diesel comes now with two important new features: “Midnight indigo” blue, a special body color, and the second-generation 1.3 Multijet II 95 HP (Euro 5) with Star t& Stop technology system fitted as standard.
In total there will be 10 thousand Diesel editions available, almost 6 thousand have been ordered already. The new color “Midnight indigo” blue was developed together with the Centro Stile Fiat (Fiat Style Centre) and the creative team at Diesel.
Fiat 500 Pink Limited Edition
According to Fiat, it’s the limited edition Fiat 500 that customers have been asking for ever since the new 500 was launched in 2008.
Just 500 examples of the Pink supermini are available to order from this week - and customers will only be able to order one online via: www.fiat.co.uk/500pink
World Car of the Year is Volkswagen Golf VI
Today at the New York Auto Show a jury of 59 voted Volkswagen Golf VI as the World Car of the Year 2009.
The Volkswagen Golf VI was chosen from an initial entry list of 51 cars, and in the final voting beat the Ford Fiesta and Toyota iQ.
Pink alert! Fiat 500 show car for Barbie
World famous Barbie turns 50 on March 9th. To celebrate fashion doll’s birthday Fiat Centro Stile and Mattel have created a special Fiat 500 show car.
As it is Barbie’s birthday then the car is finished in pink from the exterior to the interior.
Rinspeed “E2″ based on Abarth version of the Fiat 500
In addition to the iChange concept, Swiss powerhouse Rinspeed will show us a concept called “E2″ which is based on the Abarth version of the Fiat 500.
Besides hot looks “E2″ offers 60 or 160 hp at the push of a button. The 60 hp ‘Commuting’ level is more than sufficient to move along with city traffic while saving energy.
Production ready Fiat 500C spotted in the Arctic Circle
Early this morning we brought you first official photos and details about the open top Fiat 500C. Studio images are nice, but the real thing out in the wild is always better.
Here we have the Fiat 500C without all the disguise doing some final testing in the Arctic Circle. Next time we see the car in traffic we hope the weather is warmer and we can see it without the canvas roof.
Fiat 500C breaks cover ahead of Geneva Motor Show
Official images of the Fiat 500C have bee released ahead of Geneva Motor Show. Fiat 500C is not a classical cabrio, it uses a sliding canvas roof like the original 500.
Fully electric canvas roof comes in three colors - ivory, red and black. On the rear we have now a new rear spoiler with a break light, which is seen when the top is up and down.
The fight for World Car of the Year has narrowed down to 11
The World Car of the Year has a tiny birthday already. It gets five. Congratulations! Winning the World Car of the Year title is the best promotion any automaker can probably wish for. Plenty of media coverage plus the title no other automaker can use.
There is a ie and so there are 11 finalists instead of 10: Audi A4/Avant, BMW 7 Series, Citroën C5 Sedan/Tourer, Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz/Fit, Jaguar XF, Mazda6/Atenza, Nissan GT-R, Toyota iQ and VW Golf VI.
More Fiat 500 Cabrio spy shots and a rendering
Rumors started in spring last year that Fiat is working on a 500 Cabrio and even the company’s director of design confirmed that the Italian manufacturer was working on an open-top version. We saw the first test mules back in September.
The newcomer will be a cabrio coach or semi-convertible that has a retractable textile roof.
Continue to read: More Fiat 500 Cabrio spy shots and a rendering
Tribute to Karl Abarth: Abarth 500 “DA 0 a 100”
Karl Abarth was born on November 15, 100 years ago. Abarth was a sports car driver, constructor and tuner. But his great achievement was to make them accessible to everyone.
To mark Karl Abarth’s centenary, Fiat has brought out a Limited Edition of the Abarth 500, known as the “DA 0 A 100”; a total of 101 will be manufactured.
Continue to read: Tribute to Karl Abarth: Abarth 500 “DA 0 a 100”
2010 Fiat 500 Cabrio spotted with less disguise
We saw the Fiat 500 Cabrio first time in September, the car spotted in Germany had quit a a strong disguise. Now the little cute 500 Cabrio was spotted again in Italy with almost no disguise on its retractable soft top.
You can clearly see how the soft roof goes down on the rear. Side windows are fixed and it is clear it is the so called semi-convertible not the full classical cabrio. No information will this semi-convertible be the only variant, or is Fiat also considering a full cabrio.
Continue to read: 2010 Fiat 500 Cabrio spotted with less disguise
Fiat 500 “F1TM Limited Edition”
On 28 September, Singapore will host the first ever night-time Grand Prix event in the history of Formula 1.
Day before the exceptional event, a “500 Drive” will take place before the GP qualifying rounds. This will involve 12 Fiat 500 “F1TM Limited Edition” cars being driven round the same track by celebrities.
The drivers on board the special cars will complete a few laps of the brand-new circuit, a 5.067km stretch along the floodlit roads of Singapore.
Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse images and details
Fiat has revealed first images and details on the 500 Abarth Essesse. This special version with its 160 hp is the closest threat to Mini Cooper S.
All the little details make 500 Abarth Essesse body kit a very HOT HATCH! 17″ alloy wheels, additional air intakes, rear spoiler, bucket seats, front spoiler, new fog lights, redesigned rear end with a new rear diffuser and a twin exhaust make it the sportiest Fiat 500 we have ever seen.
Fiat 500 DIESEL edition on sale in Europe from today
Clothing brand Renzo Rosso and Fiat have teamed up to create a special edition Fiat 500 DIESEL edition. Over the next two years a total of 10,000 Diesel editions will be produced. That number doesn’t make it very limited even though Fiat calls it a limited edition.
This special model is based on the Sport version and will be available in three paint colors(green DIESEL, black DIESEL and brown DIESEL).
Continue to read: Fiat 500 DIESEL edition on sale in Europe from today
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