Especificaciones y análisis del Abarth 500
Power
160HP
Torque
230Nm
Consumption
6.5l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
7.4s
Top Speed
210km/h
Weight
1160kg
Price
26,400€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
118 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Abarth 595C Competizione 1.4 16v T-JET 160 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The Abarth 595C Competizione is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. Born from the iconic Fiat 500, this small convertible scorpion inherits Carlo Abarth's racing spirit to offer a pure and visceral driving experience. With its 160-horsepower 1.4 T-JET engine, every journey becomes an adrenaline rush, a tribute to speed and a passion for motorsport concentrated in a very small and very powerful package.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 595C Competizione is an awakening of the senses. The deep, addictive roar of the exhaust floods the cabin and the surroundings, even at low revs. When you step on the accelerator, the whistle of the turbo accompanies a forceful kick that pins you to the seat. The steering is direct, the suspension is firm and communicative, transmitting every texture of the asphalt. It feels like a go-kart, agile and responsive, inviting you to devour corners with brutal confidence. Driving it with the top down multiplies the experience, making the sound and speed feel even more intense and exciting.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetic is unmistakable and defiant. Starting from a friendly base, Abarth transforms it into a small beast with widened bumpers, 17-inch wheels that fill the wheel arches, and a rear diffuser that screams 'performance'. The scorpion logos leave no doubt about its lineage. The canvas top, which slides electrically while keeping the side arches in place, adds a touch of exclusivity and style without sacrificing the silhouette. Inside, the atmosphere is race-inspired, with a sports steering wheel, a turbo pressure gauge, and bucket seats that hug you in every corner.
Technology and features
The technology in this Abarth is exclusively at the service of performance. The heart is the 1.4 T-JET engine, an engineering gem that combines a turbo for immediate response. The TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system acts as an electronic limited-slip differential, improving traction when exiting slow corners and allowing you to accelerate earlier. By pressing the 'Sport' button, the steering stiffens, the throttle response becomes instantaneous, and the car shows its wildest side. You won't find large screens or complex assistants, only the necessary technology to be faster and more effective.
Competition
In its time, the main rival was the MINI Cooper S Cabrio. While the MINI offered a more refined, polished, and perhaps more comfortable experience for daily use, the Abarth played in a different emotional league. The 595C Competizione was and is the rebel, the loudest, the most radical, and the one that offers a more direct and unfiltered connection between the driver, the machine, and the road. Choosing between them was deciding between the sporty sophistication of the British car or the overflowing passion and theatrical character of the Italian one.
Conclusion
The Abarth 595C Competizione is a wonderful indulgence, a car bought with the heart and not the head. It's noisy, stiff, and impractical, but its charm lies precisely in these 'flaws'. It's a smile-generating machine, an antidote to boredom behind the wheel that offers supercar sensations on a much more accessible and manageable scale. A future classic that celebrates a way of understanding cars that is, unfortunately, on the verge of extinction.