Fiat 500 Abarth SS

A "Cooper S" Killer?

Spy Photo of Fiat 500 Abarth SS / Copyright by KGP Photography
Fiat 500 Abarth SS Spy Photo / Copyright by KGP Photography
Fiat 500 Abarth SS Spy Photo / Copyright by KGP Photography
Fiat 500 Abarth SS Spy Photo / Copyright by KGP Photography
Fiat 500 Abarth SS Spy Photo / Copyright by KGP Photography
Fiat 500 Abarth SS Spy Photo / Copyright by KGP Photography

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tommybluesky

Well, probably it will get the 180hp engine, it can not permit that a 207 RC or a Polo GTI has more power... But what about JCW's Mini as a threat? Would be pumping up a Fiat 1.4-litre engine to more than 200hp to much?

September 18, 2007 6:28 am

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alexander

You're right about the 207 RC and the Polo GTI, but it would undoubtedly cannibalize the sales of a potential Grande Punto Abarth SS, unless they tune up the power in the GP. But I sure hope that the 500 Abarth SS comes with 180 hp! Sure JCW's Mini would be a faster ... but all things considered, the majority of sales come from the the standard 500 (battling with Mini One/Cooper), which in itself is already a very capable car!

September 18, 2007 9:26 am

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Rolli

SS? Schutzstaffel?

September 19, 2007 10:24 am

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Hako

I would be thrilled with a 500 Abarth regardless of available horsepower. The 135 bhp would be more than adequate for everyday fun, the 150 bhp more than enough for me. Just bring it to the States, in ANY form, as soon as possible please. I would purchase one today, along with thousands of others, if it were available. If it turns out that the 500 Abarth doesn't arrive by spring of 2010, I would get the Fiat 500 anyway, cuz it's a very nice little car on it's own. Come on Chrysler, get some of those Fiats and Alfas Stateside.....before you slip totally under the waves.

February 18, 2009 8:55 pm

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