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Geneva motor show: Fiat 500C Abarth
02 March 2010
Fiat has launched Abarth versions of the 500C and Punto Evo at the Geneva motor show.
Power for the Abarth 500C comes from 138bhp, 152lb ft 1.4-litre T-Jet engine, and a six-speed automated manual gearbox with paddle shifters will be standard. It can get from 0-62mph in 7.9sec and reach a top speed of 127mph.
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An upgraded Esseesse model is also being developed, but will not be initially available.
Powering the Abarth Punto Evo is a 161bhp 1.4-litre turbocharged Multiair engine and a 178bhp Esseesse version will be available from launch. The standard car can get from 0-62mph in 7.5sec and go on to reach a top speed of 133mph.
A stop-start system is fitted as standard. Combined fuel economy is 47mpg and it's CO2 emission are 142g/km.
Both new Abarth models will go on sale later this year, although pricing has yet to be revealed.
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