The Italian brand announced today a new special edition of their Abarth 500, after the Assetto Corse, called the Fiat 500 Abarth Opening Edition. The Fiat 500 Abarth Opening Edition is powered by 1.4 Turbo T-Jet engine that it is tuned to output 160 bhp (118 KW) at 5750 rpm and 230 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm. Thanks to its IHI RHF3 turbocharger the Fiat 500 Abarth Opening Edition reaches a top speed of 211 km/h and has a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 7.4 seconds.
The Fiat 500 Abarth Opening Edition sits on 17" alloys painted white or titanium and comes with 7 airbags, fog lights, ABS with EBD, ESP with ASR, Hill Holder and the new Torque Transfer Control.
Abarth Press Release:
500 Abarth Opening Edition
Manufactured in a limited number – including 100 cars for the Italian market - 500 Abarth Opening Edition offers a characteristic look of great personality and above all exclusive equipment with regards to mechanical units and the extensive list of standard features.
First of all, this particular version is fitted with a powerful 1.4 Turbo T-Jet power unit that develops 160 bhp (118 KW) at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 230 Nm at 3000 rpm. Due to its fixed geometry IHI RHF3 turbocharger, the performances are truly exhilarating: top speed is 211 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes place in just 7.4 seconds. The following also help to make the 500 Abarth Opening Edition unique: the adoption of the front and rear perforated disc brakes, high performance front brake pads, a special ‘powered by BMC’ air filter, special low springs and 17" alloys painted white or titanium and complete with
205/40 R16 ZR 17 Pirelli Pzero Nero tires.
Outside, the 500 Abarth Opening Edition features red brake callipers and privacy windows. Inside, distinctive features include leather upholstery, a plate with the car serial number on the central tunnel and two aluminum badges bearing the wording ‘500 Abarth Opening Edition’ positioned on the faring. The steering wheel is also customized with red leather and target. The gear knob is in glossy anodized aluminum with red engraved gears. The mats are Abarth with a leather band.
Other features specific to the 500 Abarth Opening Edition include a gray or white fuel cap and key cover. The car is delivered with a car cover bearing a period Abarth 595 design. Lastly, the 500 Abarth Opening Edition may be clad into body colors (Campovolo gray or pearlised White) and special stickers including a red chequered flag on the roof (exclusive to the Campovolo Grey shade) that pays homage to the numerous sporting victories of the Abarth brand.
This exclusive exterior look is complemented by a long list of standard equipment: in the field of safety, for example, the car is fitted with 7 airbags, fog light, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with ASR (Anti Slip Regulation) and
Hill Holder in addition to the brand new Torque Transfer Control. Not to mention the fact that, in the field of on-board wellbeing, the 500 Abarth Opening Edition is unrivalled, as evidenced by an automatic climate control system, radio with CD and MP3, the sophisticated Interscope Hi-Fi Sound System and a Blue&MeTM Map satellite navigation system (special Abarth version). This array of equipment is completed by electrically controlled front windows and door mirrors with height adjustable steering wheel and seats.
