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.
An upgraded Fiat 500 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.
