Fiat revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show the fastest version of the 500, which is called the Abarth 695 biposto. The Abarth 695 biposto Fiat 500, the fastest ever street legal model of the brand, is powered by a 1.4 T-Jet engine that develops 190 hp. With a weight of just 997 kg, this engine is able to propel the Abarth 695 biposto from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.9 seconds and from 60 km/h to 80 km/h in 5.2 seconds. The Abarth 695 biposto is based on the 695 Assetto Corse. Abarth's 695 biposto is the first car in its class to come equipped with an H-pattern gearbox with dog rings. The equipment list of the Abarth biposto includes a front intercooler, an Akrapovic exhaust, Extreme Shox adjustable shock absorbers, MXL digital data logger, Sabelt seats with 4-point seat harnesses, Brembo brakes, lightened 18-inch OZ rims and a rear titanium roll bar by Poggipolini.
Abarth also equips the Abarth 695 biposto with fixed front windows with polycarbonate sliding panels as well as a new body kit. The Abarth 695 biposto's styling kit includes bumpers, side skirts, wheel arches and spoilers - with carbon inserts produced by Zender. For the 695 biposto, Abarth is offering ABS, ESP and TTC, and self-locking clutch-plate differential.
The Abarth 695 biposto's price and availability are going to be announced at a later date. Here are its full specifications and details.
