Detroit Preview: Chrysler to Show Fiat 500 Models Including Convertible, Abarth and Electric Versions
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Chrysler might not be holding a press conference at the Detroit Auto Show in just a few weeks time but the automaker is planning to draw crowds at its booth by showing off a long list of Italian machinery, including several Fiat products that are expected to launch in North America in the near future.
Previous reports have already suggested Chrysler will show a rebadged version of the Lancia Delta premium hatchback, which is expected to be one of the first new Chrysler-badged Fiat models to arrive in North America.
Now we have word that Chrysler will show the entire Fiat 500 lineup of cars, including a new electric version of the car. We don’t know if this will be a concept or a production model. In addition to the 500 EV, there will be the standard hatchback and excessively cute convertible models. We’re most excited to see the Abarth model (above) with a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that makes 133-hp and 130 ft-lbs of torque.
Even more surprising than all this is word that inside the Chrysler booth we’re expected to see Fiat-brands like Ferrari and Maserati – meaning Detroit F-car fans will get a chance to gaze upon the new 458 Italia.
[Source: Automotive News via Autoblog]
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IMO a lot of people are going to be surprised by what Sergio Marchionne can do with Chrysler.
And he’s not just looking at green and small cars, either- FIAT’s already planned a new Viper, a strong Dodge Ram franchise, a new, larger Hemi V-8… even the potential manufacture of the Chrysler 300 in Italy-
Underestimate this man at your peril- the guys’ a proven winner. GM should be glad they didn’t have him as their new boss… he’s scare those dinosaurs half to death!
Besides a healthier, more dyanamic, and exciting Chrysler… wait till you see the cool Alfas and FIATs he brings over as the icing on the cake…
Viva FIAT!
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January 6th, 2010 at 10:10 am