Fiat 500 Turbo for America
The new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo fills a gap in the marque’s North American range between the regular models and the high performance 500 Abarth.
With 135 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 203 Nm (150 lb/ft) of torque from its 1.4 litre MultiAir turbocharged and intercooled engine, plus a sports suspension set-up and upgraded brakes, the new arrival is roughly equivalent to the European-spec Abarth 500.
However, it wears a Fiat badge as Abarth isn’t being marketed as a separate brand in the United States and Canada. Instead, that moniker is used only as a version name - the aforementioned 500 Abarth - which is itself comparable to the recently-announced Abarth 595.
But back to the 500 Turbo…
As well as the technical upgrades, it gains a more imposing front apron as well as deeper side skirts, a tailgate spoiler, black headlight bezels and 16” alloy wheels. Sports seats and unique grey and black fabric upholstery continue the theme inside the cabin.
Available this autumn, the Fiat 500 Turbo will cost $19,500 (plus a $700 destination charge) in the United States.
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With 135 bhp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 203 Nm (150 lb/ft) of torque from its 1.4 litre MultiAir turbocharged and intercooled engine, plus a sports suspension set-up and upgraded brakes, the new arrival is roughly equivalent to the European-spec Abarth 500.
However, it wears a Fiat badge as Abarth isn’t being marketed as a separate brand in the United States and Canada. Instead, that moniker is used only as a version name - the aforementioned 500 Abarth - which is itself comparable to the recently-announced Abarth 595.
But back to the 500 Turbo…
As well as the technical upgrades, it gains a more imposing front apron as well as deeper side skirts, a tailgate spoiler, black headlight bezels and 16” alloy wheels. Sports seats and unique grey and black fabric upholstery continue the theme inside the cabin.
Available this autumn, the Fiat 500 Turbo will cost $19,500 (plus a $700 destination charge) in the United States.
Related posts:
Abarth 595 joins the 500
Three-NHTSA-star Fiat 500
North American 500 Abarth
American spec Fiat 500
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