Fiat tuning division Abarth has exposed a hot new special edition Fiat 500 at the Geneva motor Show, in the type of the Abarth 595 Pista.
The 595 Pista utilizes the basic 1.4-litre T-Jet four-cylinder engine with 158bhp as well as 230Nm of torque, enabling a top speed of 134mph as well as 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds.
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While there are no modifications on the engine front, the 595 Pista gains drilled as well as ventilated disc brakes, in addition to a Koni developed rear suspension configuration utilizing the firm’s FSD damping technology. A racier quad tailpipe exhaust pokes out from the rear diffuser, too.
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As basic the Abarth 595 Pista will function a five-speed handbook gearbox, however purchasers will be able to spec an optional sequential gearbox with paddleshifters mounted on the wheel.
In the cabin the vehicle gets height adjustable sports seats, an instrument binnacle featuring a seven-inch TFT screen in addition to a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system featuring Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.
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Pista is Italian for track and, with the infotainment system, drivers will be able to gain access to the Abarth Telemetry setup, pre-loaded with a few of the world’s most iconic racing circuits. detailed maps of the tracks total with tips are available. custom programs can be produced as well as saved too, compatible with full data logging capabilities.
In terms of appearance, the 595 Pista stands out from the rest of the 595 variety with colour contrasting parts such as the rear bumper insert, mirrors as well as brake calipers. Matt black 17-inch alloy wheels function together with Pista badging. No costs have been revealed, however it’ll be offered in 595C cabriolet form, too.
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The 595 Pista wasn’t be the only special edition Abarth on the firm’s stand at Geneva, as well as a sportier 124 Abarth Spider will be on show, too.
Called the 124 Abarth Spider Scorpione, no modifications come under the bonnet – the rear-wheel-drive sports vehicle still utilizes a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder with 167bhp. However, it gains the exact same active sports exhaust system as the 595 Pista, in addition to the choice of a sequential transmission. Black microfibre as well as leather seats are discovered in the cabin, as well as two vintage paint colour schemes – “1972 San Marino Black” as well as “1975 Turini White” are mated to grey exterior detailing.
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