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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

Is being officially unveiled today. I for one am psyched, specs have already been released. Should make for a fun pocket rocket if the price is right.







Power (SAE net — estimated) 160 bhp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque (SAE net — estimated) 170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500-4,000 rpm
Curb Weight, 2,533 lb.
Weight Distribution, percent F/R 64/36
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I want to like this car but can't get passed the front end.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:19 AM
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how much is this thing going to cost?
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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I'll stick with the RWD, 2700lb, 200hp 53/47 weight distribution FR-S / BRZ.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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Re: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate
I'll stick with the RWD, 2700lb, 200hp 53/47 weight distribution FR-S / BRZ.
You do that with your 151 lb/ft of torque
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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I'll take the Genesis with 271HP amd 275lbft for only $22k.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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I'll take the Genesis with 271HP amd 275lbft for only $22k.
The market segment is definitely heating up. Word is this'l come in at $19,500 fully loaded in "race trim". Though that's just internet talk.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Mini Cooper >>>> Fiat 500.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Indelibility
The market segment is definitely heating up. Word is this'l come in at $19,500 fully loaded in "race trim". Though that's just internet talk.
Yeah I think with options it will be more like $21k.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Not pretty but I'm sure quite effective.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Re: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth

Originally Posted by Indelibility
The market segment is definitely heating up. Word is this'l come in at $19,500 fully loaded in "race trim". Though that's just internet talk.
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
Yeah I think with options it will be more like $21k.
The current Genesis coupe starts at $22,250.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Abarth??? What a terrible name.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Abarth??? What a terrible name.
Abarth is thier performance brand, like M, AMG, SS, etc. They've used it for decades, we've just never seen it here since Fiat hasn't sold here in forever and a half.
Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ImportedRoomate
The current Genesis coupe starts at $22,250.
Yep. That is why I said this:
Originally Posted by HAZ-Matt
I'll take the Genesis with 271HP amd 275lbft for only $22k.



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