Manufacturers Abarth

The tuning firm owned by Italian company Fiat, responsible for making the Italian automakers small cars sporty and ready to race. Upcoming models to watch: Abarth 500

The 2023 Abarth 500e Is A Pint-Sized EV Hot Hatch

The Abarth 500 makes a return on the EV-only Fiat 500e nameplate.

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The 2019 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Has a Shouty New Exhaust

The Fiat 124 Spider has received a number of updates and new optional extras for the 2019 model year.

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Holy Crap – Fiat May Be Working on a 124 Abarth GT4 Race Car

A mysterious Fiat 124 Abarth GT based racecar was recently spotted being put through its paces at Monza in Italy – fueling rumors that the Italian automaker is working on a GT4 race program for the little two-seater.
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5 Interesting Cars the 2018 Hyundai Kona Can Outrun to 60 MPH

Subcompact crossovers are known for a lot of good things.

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2017 Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Review

Before the VW Golf GTI ushered in a new era of practical cars that were fun to drive, the only way to get any thrills behind the wheel was either very expensive supercars or cheap and cheerful roadsters from Britain, Italy, or maybe even Japan.

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Performance Cars That Come With Free Driving Lessons

Many high-performance cars come with complementary driving school.

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2018 Fiat 124 Spider Adds Red Top Edition

The Fiat 124 Spider is the most affordable turbocharged convertible in America.

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Top 10 Interesting Cars in Upcoming Auctions

Auction season is upon us and there is a cornucopia of interesting cars available. 

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10 Best Sports Cars Under $30,000

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Fiat Offers Free Performance Driving School to Abarth Buyers

Fiat is offering its high-performance buyers the chance to learn about their cars from the pros. 

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Fiat's New Sports Car Costs a Lot Less Than You'd Expect

Fiat has announced pricing for its new 124 Spider, which will start at $25,990. 

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2017 Fiat Abarth 124 Spider Video, First Look
Abarth 124 Spider Bows With Aggressive Styling and 170 HP

If the Fiat 124 Spider is a bit too tame for you, perhaps the Abarth 124 Spider is more fitting.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Facelift Spied Doing Last Minute Testing

The Fiat 500 Abarth facelift has been spied doing some last-minute testing.

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Abarth 124 Spider Expected to Bow Tomorrow

The Abarth 124 Spider will reportedly make its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

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2017 Fiat 500X Abarth Exposed in Spy Photos

The hotter Fiat 500X Abarth is coming.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Spied Sporting New Facelift

The Fiat 500 Abarth is set to receive a facelift, similar to the one the standard Fiat 500 received earlier this year.

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Abarth 695 Biposto Record is Bonkers and You Know You Want One

Say hello to the 2,200-pound Abarth 695 biposto Record.

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7 Things FCA is Actually Doing Right

We recently did a story on 10 Reasons Why FCA is in Big Trouble, but Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is actually doing a lot of things right, too. The company may be in the news a lot recently because of recalls, hacking and the crazy things its CEO Sergio Marchionne is saying, but the company also has a lot to brag about.

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Fiat 124 Spider Getting Hardcore Abarth Variant

Abarth will be working its magic on the upcoming Fiat 124 Spider.

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2015 Fiat 500c Abarth Review

The Fiat 500c Abarth is ridiculous. It’s one of the least practical cars you can buy and there is a lot wrong with it. Despite its many flaws, though, it’s still one of my favorite cars to drive. Hear me out.

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Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2014

It’s that time of year again.

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AutoGuide Now For the Week of November 24

It’s Thanksgiving week and that means family, food and fast cars. Here’s what we have to drive this week.

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Fiat 500, 500L Try to Stand Out at SEMA

Do Fiat’s little compacts have a place in the aftermarket world?

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Chrysler Teases SEMA Concepts Including Viper ACR

Chrysler plans to bring a full lineup of concept vehicles to SEMA this year and has released a set of teaser sketches to preview them. 

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Fiat 500X Abarth Adding Spice to Compact Crossover

The Fiat 500X will expand its lineup with a high-performance, sportier Abarth model.

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2014 Fiat Abarth Track Experience Adds Additional Stops

The 2014 Abarth Track Experience will be making extra stops this year.

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2015 Fiat 500 Abarth Automatic Production Begins

Production of the Fiat 500 Abarth equipped with an automatic transmission has begun.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Goes Mainstream, Offers Automatic

The Fiat 500 Abarth and Turbo models are getting a bit more boring, but they’ll more accessible to the general consumer.

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Giving Thanks to the Automakers in 2013

It’s that time of year again; time for extended families to cram together around an all-too-small table, eat themselves into a food coma, argue over football and be told by countless relatives how they should be living their lives. Yup, it is time to give thanks.

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Real World MPG Fuel Economy Database

Although all vehicles roll off of showroom floors with EPA certified fuel efficiency ratings, as the famous saying goes ‘individual results may vary’.

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Top 10 Stolen Luxury Vehicles From MY 2010-2012

Even with all the high-tech features today’s luxury vehicles come with, they’re not immune to being stolen. If you’re curious to see what the top 10 most stolen luxury vehicles from the 2010-2012 model years are, you’ve come to the right place.

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Top 10 Cheapest Convertibles

In the market for a convertible but the Jaguar F-Type doesn’t fit your budget? AutoGuide has compiled a list of the top 10 cheapest convertibles currently available.

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Abarth 595 50th Anniversary Revealed Ahead of Frankfurt Motor Show Debut

The most powerful Abarth 595 ever will be will be heading to the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Recreated With Women, Body Paint

Fiat is unveiling a one-of-a-kind print ad in the annual ESPN The Magazine’s “Body Issue” and the Italian automaker has released a behind-the-scenes video on how that ad became a reality.

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Abarth Bringing Four 'Fuori Serie' Cars to Geneva

These days, Abarth is probably best known in the U.S. for its performance tuned Fiat 500s. This year, the brand will be bringing four specially-tuned units to the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

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Fiat Joins Matte Paint Club With Two Detroit Auto Show Concepts

Fiat has unveiled two design studies that will make their official debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show tomorrow.

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Abarth Flexes Italian Style at 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon

Abarth is no stranger to the Tokyo Auto Salon, being a regular attendee for many years now. At this year’s show the Italian automaker showed off its 595 Competizione and 695 Edizione Maserati models.

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2013 Fiat 500C Abarth Adds a Sunburn to Your Headache

If the Fiat 500 Abarth has one signature feature, it’s the tiny car’s rather un-tiny exhaust note. And now with the new 500C Abarth model you’ll be able to hear that droning buzz a few decibels louder courtesy of a folding soft-top.

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Fiat 500 Production Hits One Million Mark

Fiat has produced its one millionth 500 model after five years of being on the market, symbolizing the compact car’s continued growth in over 100 countries around the world.

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Trio of Custom Fiat 500s Storm Vegas: 2012 SEMA Show

As expected, Fiat unveiled several modified 500 models at the 2012 SEMA Show: The Fiat 500 Beach Cruiser, Fiat Abarth Cafe Racer, and a modified Fiat Argento from Magneti Marelli.

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Abarth 695 Fuori Serie Shows Customization in the Extreme

“Do you come with the car?” Sadly, no, but you can now get an Abarth with more accessories than ever before.

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Fiat Abarth Models Announced for the UK Market

Abarth will be adding two new models to its lineup in the UK market, with the 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione heading to dealerships sporting a turbocharged 1.4-liter, T-Jet powerplant with 160-hp.

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Top 10 Smallest Engines Available in Cars Today

The motors in these vehicles don’t pack much power, or torque, and are all aimed to use the least amount of fuel. These cars are all ranked in order, right down to the cubic centimeter from most displacement, to least, so take a look below, to see the list of smallest engines available today.

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Top 10 Cars We Wish Were Sold in America

We might have some fancy cars over here in the USA, but there are quite a few vehicles overseas that we can’t help but think are desperately missing from our shores. More than a few are niche market models perfect for auto-enthusiasts, while others are more stylish or practical than what’s currently available in the US. And some are both.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Wholesale Orders Capped by Chrysler

Credit sex, swagger or supportive reviews from the automotive community. Actually, scratch that and credit them all for the Fiat 500 Abarth’s warm reception that demanded triple what the automaker originally expected to sell in North America.

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Abarth Unveils Limited-Edition Punto Super-Sport

Abarth has just unveiled its tuned up version of the Fiat Punto, called the Punto Super-Sport, a car which is not offered in the U.S. for now, but might make its way across the pond. 

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Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati Confirmed for Production

Back at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Abarth unveiled its 695 Tributo Maserati, a custom Fiat 500C inspired by fellow Italian automaker, Maserati. The special edition model will now make it to production as the 695 Edizione Maserati.

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Catrinel Menghia Returns in Three New Fiat 500 Abarth Ads – Videos

Catrinel Menghia, the lingerie model who starred in the Fiat brand’s sexy Super Bowl ad is back in several new spots for the Italian automaker.

Helping promote the new Fiat 500 Abarth performance model, the ad was a clear indication of a change in gears from the automaker, after dropping its female US brand boss and its female-targeted J-Lo ads for some sex appeal directed right at a male audience.

Are they as good as the original? Are you going to watch them anyway no matter what we say? Of course you are. So stop reading and start watching below:

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2013 Fiat 500T Sport, Abarth Convertible Confirmed for US

It appears that is Fiat will continue to expand its American 500 offerings based on documents filed with NHTSA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). 

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Fiat Punto, Panda and 500L Rumored for Canada

Fiat’s return to America has been met with limited success. Sales of the 500 mini car failed to even come close to expectations, selling just a third of expected volume or around 20,000 units last year.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Venom Debuts, Won't Be Sold in America – Video

The Fiat 500 Abarth Venom is the culmination of American and Italian minds working together. Mopar partnered up with Italian parts manufacturer Magneti Marelli to create the Venom variant of the Fiat 500 Abarth model.

The demo vehicle was debuted out in Las Vegas and even had a surprise visit by supermodel Catrinel Menghia that has made her claim to fame in the popular Abarth ads. Between Mopar and Magneti Marelli, the Fiat 500 Abarth Venom features carbon fiber goods for the body – including hood and side mirror housings – that in total drop 200 lbs from the vehicle’s weight. The roof also gets a large scorpion graphic.

Horsepower from the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine gets bumped up by as much as 40-hp (from the stock 160-hp) thanks to a retuned ECU and exhaust system.

Other options include Magneti Marelli 17-inch wheels in black, seats, and upgraded interior trim.

While the Fiat 500 Abarth Venom won’t make its way to America as a complete vehicle, Fiat tuning shops in America are already finding a way to import the parts so that you can build your own. Expect to pay a premium though, Magneti Marelli goods are expensive.

Watch the video – featuring the beautiful Catrinel Menghia – after the break.

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Charlie Sheen Stars in New Fiat 500 Abarth Ad – Video

The marketing department has certainly switched gears over at Fiat. From the female-targeted J-Lo ads for the cutsie 500 to the sultry Fiat 500 Abarth spot featuring lingerie model Catrinel Menghia.

Another step in that direction, the Fiat 500 Abarth is back in a new commercial titled “House Arrest” featuring legendary bad boy Charlie Sheen. And don’t worry, Menghia makes a cameo too.

Watch the video below:

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Abarth Special Edition Trio Showcases Italian Speed: Geneva Motor Show Preview

Abarth is having a four-car party at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, with a trio of special edition models joining the already mentioned 695 Tributo Maserati.

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Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati Revealed: Geneva Motor Show Preview

Following in the footsteps of the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, this year’s Geneva Motor Show will see a 695 Tributo Maserati. The custom Fiat 500C is a special tribute edition for Maserti, with only 499 units to be produced by Abarth.

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What Did Model Catrinel Menghia Really Say in Abarth Super Bowl Ad

Sex sells, even if you don’t quite know what that pretty lady is saying.

Luckily we’ve got the subbed version of the popular Fiat 500 Abarth advertisement, right here! This spot, which was proved to be one of the most successful ads seen during the superbowl, was first seen way back in November. That doesn’t really matter, as we can’t get enough of it!

Check out the translations in the video below.

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Sexy Fiat Super Bowl Ad Boasts Biggest Online Traffic Increase
This Fiat 500 Abarth ad hit the spot with viewers, and showed the biggest increase in internet traffic during the course of the Super Bowl.

Edmunds revealed that the commercial showed the greatest increase of traffic to the models page on their site. Using measurements at 7 different points during Sundays game, Edmunds found that the Fiat section of their site had a 138 percent rise in activity at the end of the game.

The effective commercial follows Abarth’s “Small, but wicked” catch-phrase, and is sure to catch your attention in just 60 seconds.

The Abarth is going to be hitting North America some time this year, featuring track-ready performance and small car fuel efficiency.

Check it out in the video below.

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Top 10 Future Collector Cars Under $100,000

Classic car insurance company Hagerty has just released its annual list of vehicles that it expects will become the collector cars of the future. The list of “affordable” collector cars is capped at $100,000 and comes on the heels of the annual Scottsdale collector car auction week.

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Fiat 500 Abarth Comes With Richard Petty Driving Experience

Fiat has finally announced the pricing on their 500 Abarth model for the American market, starting at $22,000 and will include a segment-exclusive, full-day Abarth driving experience.

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Fiat 500 Wagon Slated for U.S. Market In 2013

It’s no surprise that the 500’s return to North America did not make the splash that Fiat expected. Having sold less than 20,000 vehicles in its first model year in the United States, the 500 only did half as well as the company initially forecasted.

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