Hamann gives Abarth 500 tuning treatment

February 24th, 2010 by Car and SUV

German tuners Hamann-Motorsport have just released a range of potent performance upgrades for the retro-rocket Fiat Abarth 500. Presented in stages the upgrades at their strongest can boost power to a maximum of 202 kW and up to 380 Nm of torque.

It’s an impressive tuning feat when you consider that the stock Abarth 500 gets 99 kW from its 1.4-litre engine.

The mods from Hamann come in five different levels with the focus largely on the engine computer, turbo charger, air filter, and exhaust system.  The powertrain also gets treatment with new connecting rods, forged pistons, air cooler, racing clutch, modified gearbox, and a new flywheel. Larger brake discs with four-piston callipers are used and sit behind either matte or glossy black 18-inch rims.  A self-locking diff can also be fitted as an option.

In terms of looks, Hamann is also adding increasing aerodynamics with a replacement front skirt with LED daytime lighting. Flared guards widen the front of the car by 30mm, and the rear by 35mm. New side skirting also features.

Check out images of the Hamann-Motorsport upgraded Abarth 500 in the gallery below.

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Fiat UK disgusts all with special-edition 500 pink

January 25th, 2010 by Car and SUV

In case British motorists were left with any doubt that the Fiat 500 is targeted mainly at hairdressers and teenage girls, Fiat UK has launched the special edition you see here.

Called, uncreatively the Fiat 500 Pink, the special retro-mini is, as you’d expect, decked out in pink. There’s not much more to it than that, really.

The interior is based on the ‘Lounge’ trim level, and comes with start-stop engine management, a sunroof, a black interior (with pink accents) and some special badging here and there.

Just open up the doors and put your Barbie dolls inside.


Fiat Panda commercial

December 22nd, 2009 by Car and SUV

Time for your own car – Fiat Panda


Fiat Car commercial with George Clooney

December 22nd, 2009 by Car and SUV

George Clooney takes a look at a Fiat car and locked up by its beautiful owner


Fiat Bravo TV advert (2008)

December 22nd, 2009 by Car and SUV

Every Part Works Beautifully. New Fiat Bravo TV advert (2008).


Fiat Bravo commercial

December 22nd, 2009 by Car and SUV

Even a cow knows what’s best!


Fifth Gear – Fiat 500

December 21st, 2009 by Car and SUV

Tom Ford drives the Fiat 500. Can it take the place of the Mini as the retro car of choice?


Fiat Linea

December 21st, 2009 by Car and SUV

Studio shots and driving footage of the Fiat Linea


Fiat Abarth 1000TCs at SpaItalia 2006

December 19th, 2009 by Car and SUV

Fiat Abarth 1000TC replicas reflect the tastes of their owners, and at SpaItalia last year there were cars with 1300cc 128-based engines as well as 1050cc motors with 4-canal and stock heads.


Fiat 500 rides the Berlin underground (U-Bahn)

December 16th, 2009 by Car and SUV
All aboard – Fiat’s promotion band wagon (or is that ‘band wagen’?)

All aboard – Fiat’s promotion band wagon (or is that ‘band wagen’?)

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