Especificaciones y análisis del Abarth 500
Power
135HP
Torque
206Nm
Consumption
6.5l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
7.9s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
-kg
Price
18,500€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
- L
99 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Abarth 500 1.4 16v T-Jet 135 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2009 Abarth 500 is not just a car, it's the reincarnation of a legend. Based on the iconic Fiat 500, the scorpion brand injected a massive dose of venom and sportiness to create a small urban rocket. With its 135-horsepower 1.4 T-Jet engine, this car was born to thrill and bring a smile to whoever gets behind the wheel, a rolling tribute to Carlo Abarth's philosophy: small but tough cars.
Driving experience
Driving the Abarth 500 is a visceral experience. Its 135 horsepower might not seem like much on paper, but in such a light and compact body, it feels like a stampede. The T-Jet engine pushes with rage from low revs, accompanied by an addictive backfire that encourages you to play with the 5-speed manual gearbox. The steering is direct, and its short 2.3-meter wheelbase turns it into a real go-kart for adults. Every corner is an invitation to fun, a pure and unfiltered connection between the driver, the machine, and the asphalt. It's a car that makes you feel alive.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the Abarth 500 is a statement of intent. It maintains the retro and friendly silhouette of the Fiat 500 but spices it up with unmistakable aggressiveness. The widened bumpers, 16-inch wheels, dual exhaust outlet, and the ubiquitous scorpion logos leave no room for doubt: this is no ordinary utility car. Inside, the sporty atmosphere continues with body-hugging seats and a specific instrument cluster that includes a turbo pressure gauge, a detail that purists fall in love with.
Technology and features
Although its focus is on driving purity, the Abarth 500 does not renounce performance-oriented technology. The heart of it all is its 1.4 T-Jet engine, an engineering gem that combines a turbo for a strong response with proven reliability. It incorporates the TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, which simulates a limited-slip differential to improve traction when exiting slow corners, and a 'Sport' button that sharpens the throttle response and stiffens the steering, transforming its character from docile to rabid in an instant.
Competition
At its launch, the little scorpion faced high-caliber rivals in the small sports car segment. Its main adversary was, without a doubt, the Mini Cooper S, another retro design icon with a premium focus and excellent dynamic behavior. Other competitors like the Renault Twingo RS or the Suzuki Swift Sport also offered doses of fun in a pocket-sized format, each with its own philosophy, but few managed to achieve the charisma and explosive character of the Abarth.
Conclusion
The 135 hp Abarth 500 is much more than a simple means of transport; it's a sensation-generating machine, an antidote to boredom behind the wheel. It's not the most practical car, nor the most comfortable, but every euro of its 18,500 euro price was justified by the pure joy it is capable of delivering. A future classic that captures the essence of Italian sportiness in its smallest and most concentrated bottle.