Road Test Special Abarth 500
Abarth 500 fact fi le The main rival
History Founded in 1949, Abarth was
relaunched 18 months ago
Engine The 1.4-litre engine is turbocharged
and generates 135bhp
Handling Light weight and sharp steering
make the Abarth great fun
Practicality It’s compact, but the cabin has space
for four – at a squeeze
Comfort Firm ride does little to shake the
500’s composure at speed
Equipment Well equipped with air-con and seven
airbags as standard
The lively Renaultsport Twingo features a
133bhp non-turbocharged 1.6-litre engine and
Summary Great to look at and brilliant fun
a fi ne chassis. It handles beautifully – and at
to drive – prepare to want one
£11,750, it’s cheaper than the 500
Sharp chassis Personalisation Traction control
Fiat’s engineers have tweaked
Like the standard Fiat 500, The 500 is fi tted with TTC
the standard 500 chassis to
the Abarth comes with a host traction control. This system
give a more agile drive. The
of extras, including a wide prevents wheelspin when
steering is also sharper
variety of sticker packs pulling out of tight corners
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