500 Abarth in the states?

[Roysneon]

I really don't understand the hate. They are decently cheap, look neat, have a nice interior and decent performance.

Because nobody wants to admit that the 500 is faster and nicer than an E30?

[slammin.e28]

Because nobody wants to admit that the 500 is faster and nicer than an E30?

Blasphemy.

[dreeves]

The 500 isn't that great to drive. Weird steering that's alternately too boosted and too heavy, chintzy interior fittings... not a brilliant handler either. The Mini is in a different league.

[trackjunkie21]

The 500 isn't that great to drive. Weird steering that's alternately too boosted and too heavy, chintzy interior fittings... not a brilliant handler either. The Mini is in a different league.

do you guys understand that this is the abarth we are talking about? Not the run of the mill 500.

[colombacho]

I'd rock one. I don't get any love from the girlies in the e30 anyways.
Maybe the cute factor will help...or maybe is just my mug.??

[deutschman]

I want one!

[SkiFree]

I've driven the Abarth Essesse and it's very fun to drive, light years different than the base models running around.

How can you say no to a company based out of fiat's old Mirafiori Factory? their test track is the roof!

[ohthejosh]

looks pretty cool to me. doesn't look like a chrysler made pile either. the abarth is a perfect dd i think.

[blefevre]

It comes out in March 2012.

Key highlights that E30 people may care about.

- 160hp/170tq Turbo, twin intercooler, forged crank, rods, pistons, multi-air
- REAL limited slip that can adjust lockup in sport mode, in addition to all the ESC aids
- ESC does have a "full off" mode
- Koni "Frequency selective damping" shocks
- Revised front suspension geometry over the base 500 (-1.5 degrees front camber)
- Already has completed 5 million testing miles and 24 hour endurance races
- New steering over the base 500

It was built for the track, they say that everywhere they get a chance. Just look at the euro abarth which tears up tracks with awesome reliability. The US version has a 300% stiffer chassis, multi air, better shocks, and more HP over the euro one. For once we get the "good" car. It's not just a 500 with a turbo. Driving a base 500 will give you nothing except it will tell you if you fit in the car.

[kalib0y]

I would drive one and maybe buy my future child one if its a girl...

[ohthejosh]

It comes out in March 2012.

Key highlights that E30 people may care about.

- 160hp/170tq Turbo, twin intercooler, forged crank, rods, pistons, multi-air
- REAL limited slip that can adjust lockup in sport mode, in addition to all the ESC aids
- ESC does have a "full off" mode
- Koni "Frequency selective damping" shocks
- Revised front suspension geometry over the base 500 (-1.5 degrees front camber)
- Already has completed 5 million testing miles and 24 hour endurance races
- New steering over the base 500

It was built for the track, they say that everywhere they get a chance. Just look at the euro abarth which tears up tracks with awesome reliability. The US version has a 300% stiffer chassis, multi air, better shocks, and more HP over the euro one. For once we get the "good" car. It's not just a 500 with a turbo. Driving a base 500 will give you nothing except it will tell you if you fit in the car.

Euro abarth forums will be wanting US spec parts. :D. euro abarth owners want the MURRCAN ABARTH.

[lambo]

Because nobody wants to admit that the 500 is faster and nicer than an E30?

Minivans are faster than my E30...

[ohthejosh]

prius' are faster than my eta :( fck passing a prius on teh freewayz

[AC Nico]

the new ones are a small piece of shit. typical fiat quality.

i would buy a gti instead

[10Toes]

I would rather have a Mini Cooper S.