Abarth 500 daily driver

Abarth installed a 500 sourced, 479cc twocylinder engine rated at 36 hp, which was a lot considering the record weighed a scant 815 pounds. Check out our discussions on the fiat 500, abarth, 595, engine specs, mpgs and more. There are some cars in this world that just bring me joy. Dec 17, 2017 i daily drive my abarth 595 turismo and here is the last vlog from driving to italy on a snowy and rainy day. The leastexpensive 2019 fiat 500 is the 2019 fiat 500 abarth 2dr hatchback 1. Mar 05, 2012 the first thing you need to understand about this 500 abarth is that it isnt really a 500 abarth. I had eagerly awaited the fiat 500 abarth esseesse as the solution to my car woes. My dailydriver is one, the and are others, and last week i got acquainted with another joyful little runabout, the 2017 fiat 500c abarth. Sep 25, 2014 but for the serious driver looking to inject a littleor a lotof fun into the daily commuting grind, this heavily caffeinated italian wonder rodent may just be the ticket. The interior is fairly tight, and theres not a lot of rear cargo space. Im averaging about 3233mpg running premium in it but it can be run with regular ive run both, i just like the performance i get with premium as far as maintenance costs, i dont really have a. The result was a machine so awful, it twice caused. One of the most consistently entertaining cars ive driven. If your daily commute involves long drives over americas crumbling.

Whilst the auto gearbox on the beemer was a cracker, and it was fun using the paddles, i craved having a manual box after a while. The abarth is special in that the components are totally different from the regular 500. The gti is easy to live with as a daily driver, it doesnt seem like that would be a very pleasant proposition with the 500 abarth. Daily driver on the track question fiat 500 usa forum. The fiat 500 abarth why car thieves are targeting this pocket rocket police issued a warning for fiat 500 abarth drivers following a surge in thefts. Though sharing many parts with the abarth, we found it more like slightly quicker version of the. Including destination charge, it arrives with a manufacturers suggested retail price msrp of. The 2015 fiat 500 is available either as a hatchback or convertible. A day at the track with the fiat 124 spider abarth and 500. In other words, its not the euromarket performance 500 brought over and americanized.

A coupe or slidingcanvas soft top are both available, though. Fiat cuts prices on 500, 500c, and 500 abarth car and driver. The fiat 500 is a twodoor, fourpassenger, transverse frontengine, frontwheeldrive asegment city car manufactured and marketed by the fiat subdivision of fca since 2007. The fiat 500 abarth is a compact hatch with attitude. In this fld special, derek d jumps in a 2016 fiat 500 abarth and drives around brooklyn with some of the fld crew, asking people simply yes or no, if they would buydrive a fiat 500 abarth. Dec 26, 2017 my daily driver mazda miata is one, the jeep wrangler and chevrolet zr2 are others. I am happy with the limitations in terms of speed, size etc.

The fiat 500 abarth is more than just a performance powerhouse. Abarth has been the performance and racing branch of italian automaker fiat for many decades. You can get the fist for around the same price, and they have 197 hp, 4 usable seats and doors, a hatch, 2700 lbs vs. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Mar 17, 2015 the 2015 fiat 500 abarth definitively checks all three of those boxes, in the process eliminating the 500s inherent flaws. Sent to monza, the record covered 28,000 kilometers about 17,000 miles in 10 days at an average speed of 116.

The closer you can get to hitting that base price, the more tempting the 500 abarth proposition gets and if you cant at least admit to having a good time after driving one even if you don. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2018 fiat 124 spider abarth. Things such as abarth 500 boot space and daily activities you would normally do. I do have some questions prior to a test drive that im hoping you guys can answer. Id just like to know whether it would be possible in terms of reliability. The other day i was looking on line for some cheap sports cars and i went on fiats site to get to abarth and i saw the 500 turbo so i set out to find the better deal. Aug 12, 2016 a close relative of the fiat 500 abarths engine. Official high performance driving school of fiatabarth. Long story short, im looking to get a classic fiat 500 and want to know if any current owners believe you could use on as your only car and as a daily driver, no matter the weather. Used 2018 fiat 124 spider abarth pricing for sale edmunds. The result was a machine so awful, it twice caused parfrey to lose control and nearly crash. The 500 abarth esseesse is a conversion kit for the abarth 500, to be installed within 12 months or 20,000 km 12,000 mi of the cars first registration. So he decided to lift his daily driver, a 2012 fiat 500 abarth, and install mud terrain tires. Find out more in the vlog and dont forget to subscribe.

I did a search but didnt really find anything, so please excuse me if this topic has been beaten to death and i just missed it some how with my subpar forum search skills. Underway, keeping the tiny turbocharged engine in its power band is all sorts of fun. In this fld special, derek d jumps in a 2016 fiat 500 abarth and drives around brooklyn with some of the fld crew, asking people simply yes. Get the best deals on parts for 20 fiat 500 when you shop the largest online selection at. Drivers from across the country have fallen in love with the fiat 500s italian styling and nimble handling. She just automatically dismisses them as clown cars, but she has agreed to go on a test drive with me to humor me. Save money on used 2015 fiat 500 abarth models near you. The fiat 500 abarth why car thieves are targeting this. Their iconic scorpion logo hints at the added sting beneath the hood of each of their cars. Its tactful design for speed and handling makes it the perfect vehicle for those looking for a good time. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2015 fiat 500 abarth.

The tiny 500 goes from pipsqueak to badass as the hotrod abarth, the heart of which is a raucous 160hp turbocharged fourcylinder. My first entry pins a jalop favorite against its little brother a fiat 500 turbo. The fiat 500 abarth represents one of those ways, in theory extra power in a. The fiat 500 abarth is the performancebased variation of the 500 range, where a turbocharged and intercooled version of the 1. Still, the abarth is a special car with a ton of charisma. Is a used abarth the steal of the century or a complete waste of. My abarth is a daily driver with plans for kids in the near future.

I was thinking of getting a 2015 abarth spec as a daily driver for around town and highway commuting to replace my honda prelude. The fiat 500 fills a special niche on todays car market. The brand is known for taking what are playful daily drivers and transforming them into something just a little more bonkers. How one man turned his fiat 500 abarth into an offroader that. Pop, ribelle, sport, lounge, 1957 edition, turbo and abarth. The key to extracting the most fun from any 500 abarth is not stopping. My latest car has the full performance pack and is a fantastic daily driver. In this video i talk about and show you what its like to live with a modified abarth 500 abarth 595 for daily use. Used 2015 fiat 500 abarth pricing for sale edmunds. I daily drive my abarth 595 turismo and here is the last vlog from driving. Dec 21, 2018 so he decided to lift his daily driver, a 2012 fiat 500 abarth, and install mudterrain tires. Get reliability information for the 20 fiat 500 from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. Despite all its flaws as a daily driver, lack of center console space.

Its an addictive little car that oozes individuality, has great running costs and a very cool badge. Its nowhere near as quick but i genuinely find the abarth more fun to drive on a twisty road than the m5i. Discover the history and performance behind these cars here. Mark mcnab spent some time in the 2014 fiat 500 abarth, check out which one her preferred, the hatchback or convertible. Apr 29, 20 the abarth is a niche car within the current fiat 500 line, and after 128 pages of general fiat 500 discussion in the other generic 500 thread, i think that its time to break the abarth out for a separate dedicated thread of its own. Best feature is probably parking as you can fit it literally anywhere. This is a summary of the two cars not everything is included. I got to drive the abarth pronounced ahhbart, or ahhbath depending on who you talk to 500 for 235 miles over 4 days in both sun and snow. As for dailydriving, the fiat 500 abarth was mostly designed as an urban commuter car. The fiat 500 abarth badged as abarth 500 is a more powerful version of the chic fiat 500 city car, offering a racy drive in a tiny package an aggressive bodykit, stiffer suspension and. Jul 20, 2012 love this car but it is overpriced imho. How good is abarth as a daily driver in the winter. As a family, we tend to dabble in higher mileage, high horsepower and maintenance german cars. I borrowed a 595 competizione for a weekend a month or two ago, drive a mk1 focus rs garage queen and a mk5 golf gti daily driver.

Oct 25, 2018 in addition to creating a competent daily driver, fry and his team did everything they could to make the 500 abarth a competent track car, too, including adding an antiroll bar, an extra degree. The turbo sits well, sat, its no longer production between the 500 sport and the abarth. The fiat 500 s new, seveninch color infotainment display. A close relative of the fiat 500 abarth s engine, the 124s has four more psi of boost than the cinquecento and is adapted for life in a reardrive car. During that time i had 2 people ask if it was a porsche, which amused me because this doesnt look anything like any porsche that has ever existed. But, as the abarth was the top 500 trim, it did come fullyloaded with features like bluetooth, powerfolding mirrors, and premium audio. Drivers from across the country have fallen in love with the fiat 500 s italian styling and nimble handling. Im averaging about 3233mpg running premium in it but it can be run with regular ive run both, i just like the performance i get with premium as far as maintenance costs, i dont really have a solid number for you.

A coupe or slidingcanvas soft top are both available, though in openair form it can get a little pricey. May 02, 2016 44,000 miles on my abarth, no issues as a daily driver and autocross car. But after spending some time with the 500 abarth, thats changing. Mainly, would you guys think the abarth is a good long term daily driver. Abarth 595 living with an abarth 595 modifed abarth 500. The main thing is that as someone who commutes in michigan regularly, the stock suspension setup with konis is quite stiff, and the short wheel base means if youre driving on a shitty road, youre going to feel the contours of every bump. Save money on used 2018 fiat 124 spider abarth models near you. All models, coupe, convertible, and sporty abarth, see prices drop. I could only make a case for this over a similar vw gti if you really want or need a tiny car. In the abarth, theres a constant game being played between the driver and the car when driving at even eighttenths of its limit, and what that means in the real world is that its performance. How one man turned his fiat 500 abarth into an offroader. Fiat 500 general discussion forum fiat 500 abarth fiat 500 engine and technical discussion fiat 500 appearance and body fiat 500 wheels, tires and suspension. On the search for a new daily driver we found ourselves at a local carmax. The fiat 500 abarth is my favorite subcompact sold in america and while swapping to the automatic transmission removes some of the fun, the selfshifting 500 abarth is still the most engaging car.

A used fiat 500 abarth is the most fun you can have wih. My daily driver mazda miata is one, the jeep wrangler and chevrolet zr2 are others, and last week i got acquainted with another joyful little runabout, the 2017 fiat 500c abarth. In addition to creating a competent daily driver, fry and his team did everything they could to make the 500 abarth a competent track car, too, including adding an antiroll bar, an extra degree. It does not require premium as stated above, but premium is recommended. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. The fiat 500 abarth is finally starting to make sense to me. The 20 fiat 500 turbo falls right in between the 500 sport and highperformance abarth models.

Small, but wickedthe abarth is legendary around the world and on the track. If youre a fan of the fiat 500 abarth, but dont have enough money to afford. My abarth only has 6k on it but i use it as my daily driver and absolutely love it. I do have a few questions though that i am hoping you guys can answer. I daily drive my abarth 595 turismo and here is the last vlog from driving to italy on a snowy and rainy day. Definitely check the car seat space but i can tell you this car either fits 4 adults and. If youre shopping for a personable small car, the 500 is worth a look. Fiat 500 abarth engine and drivetrain tuning daily driver on the track question if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Due to popular demand, today we find out much it costs to daily drive my abarth 500. The 2015 fiat 500 isnt the most practical or logical choice for an economy car. It comes equipped with premium features like redaccented bucket seats, a red engine cover and red brake calipers. The 500 is internally designated as the type 312 by. Rather, its the north american 500 charmingly referred to as the nafta 500 by the pr folks with a thorough performance makeover.