General The Fiat Abarth 500 is coming to the US!

[Aonarch]

Not sure if anyone saw this yet, but does this mean that the Abarth is coming to the US? Let's hope so.

 

[grimwau]

There have been rumours going around for a little while so I wouldn't be surprised, I guess we'll know for sure when the LA Auto Show opens.

 

[grimwau]

Now confirmed.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/10/fiat-500-abarth-confirmed-for-la-auto-show-debut.html

Although it doesn't say so in the above link I'm pretty certain that they will be using the 1.4 MultiAir engine in this model which in Esseesse guise should give around 170BHP.

 

[Pinecone]

Just to update.

Yes, the Fiat 500 Abarth is available in the US. No Esseesse guise, at least not yet.

But 160 HP stock. 230 nm (170 lb-ft) torque.

Koni FSD shocks standard.

 

[loveshandbags]

Just to update.

Yes, the Fiat 500 Abarth is available in the US. No Esseesse guise, at least not yet.

But 160 HP stock. 230 nm (170 lb-ft) torque.

Koni FSD shocks standard.

Koni FSDs only on the Front. Standard items on the rear.