Coming out of the sweeping, 20-degree banked bowl that comprises turn eight, we mashed the throttle to the floor. The performance-focused Abarth strikes a sportier pose with unique front and rear fascias, gunmetal accents and 17-inch wheels. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Unlike its ancestor, the new car is based on a shared platform. The 500 Abarth gets its motivation from a 1.4-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that delivers 160 horsepower and 183 pound-feet of torque. The Abarth's Brembo brakes handle track work remarkably well. The 124 Spider is at least decently efficient, though, returning an EPA-estimated 26 miles per gallon in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. Ideally, those mundane duties are left for a family sedan or mid-size SUV so the 124 Spider Abarth can be saved for only the most fun driving. All rights reserved. Yes, you want the optional Record Monza Exhaust system.

We do these kinds of evaluations to make sure that when we put an Abarth badge on a car, it keeps that authenticity.”. The 6-speed manual features light clutch engagement and a short throw shifter with gears that don’t feel like they’re spaced too close together which makes spirited driving considerably more enjoyable. I would like to receive notices that may be of interest to me, communications, promotional offers and other information from Digital Auto Ventures. Make no mistake, the Fiat isn't a bad performance car, but its personality is a little less hyperactive than the Mazda. Most of these cars have cramped interiors, small trunks and don’t make a great deal of sense outside of summer, especially in Canada. Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors are packaged into a $1,495 Comfort and Convenience Group that also includes an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated exterior mirrors and an alarm. Unlike in the Mazda, the Brembo brakes oddly suffered much less brake fade when beat on, which is a plus. It’s an interesting car of mixed DNA, a product of a technical partnership between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Mazda, but I’ll get to that. Put it this way, if you’ve driven a late-model MX-5, the 124 Spider’s interior will look familiar. When we tested a convertible model with the automatic transmission in 2015, it zipped to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds.

While the 500 isn’t exactly an ideal platform for a performance car, nor will it deliver hair-raisingly quick lap times on a road course, there’s a certain unshakable charm that the 500 Abarth provides which makes up for a lot of its perceived shortcomings. The Good The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth's turbo engine sounds the business, and this roadster features an excellent ride and handling mix. But would I choose it over a Miata? It’s bolted to a five-speed manual transmission as standard, while a six-speed automatic is optional. But it’s here where one realizes that the 500’s small footprint and low price tag cuts both ways. Driving the 2019 FIAT 500 Abarth With its recently upgraded horsepower and lightweight body, the 2019 Fiat 500 is a much more enjoyable ride. The 1.4L turbo is responsive, likes to be revved hard and offers good acceleration both off the line and at speed. Things like autocrossing on a sweltering Texas summer day to ensure we have adequate cooling for turbocharged powertrains, to doing 24-hour, endurance-style track tests to validate durability. like GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan. The Abarth's ride and handling on the street are another strong suit. Four years of roadside assistance is also included. Fiat production of the Spider 2000 ended in 1981, and Pininfarina took over for the 1982 model year.

Peak output from Spiders of this vintage hit 102 hp in 1981. “And here in the US, what’s really interesting is that about 40 percent of our sales are Abarth models. 1 - 5 of 5 reviews My wife loves her Fiat by Dennis from CONWAY on Tue Jun 25 2019 The Fiat is roomier than it looks and is very comfortable. And in that regard, the Fiat 500 Abarth does indeed deliver. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. It’s more aggressive looking, to these eyes, than the MX-5 with its large grille and headlights, deep hood creases and four-barreled exhaust tips.
To our eyes, a Vesuvio black pearl example with a red roof, red mirror caps, and side stripe accents paired with the optional forged 17-inch bronze wheels would be an exceptionally sharp combination. “FCA, as a corporate entity, has a battery of durability tests that all of our vehicles have to go through,” explained Daniel Fry, lead engineer on the 500 Abarth. In terms of the models, there are three: Classica, Lusso and Abarth. When blitzing my favorite winding backroad with some gusto, the Fiat is responsive, but not quite as responsive as a Miata. Yeah, it can get a bit loud and windy, especially on busy highways, but roadsters are designed with open-top motoring in mind, and I am only too happy to oblige.

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