Fiat 500 Abarth Named One of 2018's 'Fastest Cars for the Money'

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

• Fiat 500 Abarth named to U.S. News & World Report's 2018 list of 'Fastest Cars for the Money'
• Vehicle offers legendary Italian track-tested performance with turbocharged and twin-intercooled 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, provides 160 horsepower and 170 lb.-ft. of torque (manual transmission) and 157 horsepower and 183 lb.-ft. of torque (automatic transmission)
• Abarth-tuned performance hardware delivers world-class ride and track-ready durability
• The 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives in FIAT studios this summer

The Fiat 500 Abarth was named to U.S. News & World Report's 2018 list of "Fastest Cars for the Money."

The publication noted the vehicle comes with "a rockin' exhaust note and a suspension setup that makes it a blast to toss around corners."

Among the highlights, the publication listed the Fiat 500 Abarth's many available technology features. The vehicle comes standard with the Uconnect 5.0 touchscreen and 5-inch touchscreen radio, Bluetooth connectivity and integrated voice command, which the editors illustrated as "one of the most intuitive systems available in the class."

The Fiat 500 Abarth offers legendary Italian and track-capable performance for up to four passengers. The car includes the track-tested, turbocharged and twin-intercooled 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, which provides 160 horsepower and 170 lb.-ft. of torque when mated to a proven five-speed manual transmission, and 157 horsepower and 183 lb.-ft. of torque mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The 500 Abarth's MultiAir Turbo engine component upgrades include an Abarth-designed fresh-air intake system with high-flow air filter and smooth-flowing plumbing for maximum power. To ensure the engine is operating with minimal exhaust restriction, an Abarth-designed concentric "double-tip" dual-exhaust system delivers a high-performance look with menacing Abarth-tuned sound.

The Abarth-tuned performance hardware also delivers world-class ride and track-ready durability with a lowered ride height, beefier suspension, larger brakes and wider tires.

The 2018 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives in FIAT studios this summer.

About U.S. News Best Cars
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About FIAT Brand
The FIAT brand stands for discovery through passionate self-expression. That philosophy is embodied by the iconic Fiat 500 or Cinquecento – a small car that lives big. Italian at heart and rooted in a rich heritage, the 500 is sold in more than 100 countries and is synonymous with modern, simple design blending form, function, technology and a pride of ownership that is genuine.

In North America, the Fiat 500 was introduced in March 2011 and was soon followed by the Fiat 500c (Cabrio), the high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, the fully electric Fiat 500e, the five-passenger Fiat 500L and the all-wheel-drive 500X crossover. The FIAT brand continues to expand with the introduction of the Fiat 124 Spider, a revival of the iconic roadster that combines Italian style, performance and engaging driving dynamics. 

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