Especificaciones y análisis del Abarth 500
Power
160HP
Torque
230Nm
Consumption
6.5l/100
Emissions
151g/km
0-100 km/h
7.6s
Top Speed
209km/h
Weight
1120kg
Price
26,350€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
118 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 16v T-JET 160 CV (Secuencial) (2012-2015)
General description
The Abarth 595 Competizione is not just a car; it is the embodiment of Italian passion for speed, a small scorpion with an addictive venom. Born from the iconic Fiat 500, Abarth transforms it into a machine of pure emotions, a rolling tribute to Carlo Abarth's heritage that promises a smile on every curve and a racing heartbeat on every straight.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is an assault on the senses. The 160 HP 1.4 T-JET engine comes to life with a hoarse, defiant roar that gives you goosebumps. Every acceleration pins you to the seat, with the whistle of the turbo as the soundtrack to a visceral experience. The firm and communicative suspension makes you feel every texture of the asphalt, connecting you directly to the road. It's not a comfortable car, it's a living car. The steering is quick and its short wheelbase turns it into an agile demon on mountain roads. It's a raw, unfiltered driving experience that rewards you with pure fun.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a statement of intent. It maintains the friendly silhouette of the 500 but dresses it in a war suit: widened bumpers, 17-inch wheels that barely fit in the wheel arches, and, of course, the Abarth scorpion presiding over the whole. Every detail, from the air intakes to the rear diffuser, screams performance. Inside, the racing atmosphere continues with sport seats that hug you, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and a turbo pressure gauge that invites you to play. It's a design that doesn't ask for permission, it simply imposes its character.
Technology and features
The technology in the 595 Competizione is at the service of performance. The heart is its turbocharged engine, but the magic lies in details like the TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, an electronic differential that improves traction when exiting slow corners, allowing you to accelerate earlier and with more confidence. The 'Sport' button transforms the car's character, sharpening the throttle response and stiffening the steering. The robotized sequential gearbox, although not as fast as a modern dual-clutch, adds a mechanical and engaging touch that perfectly fits the car's spirit.
Competition
In its arena, it faced giants like the MINI Cooper S or the Ford Fiesta ST. While its rivals might offer more space or greater daily refinement, the Abarth played a different card: that of character and exclusivity. It was smaller, louder, and decidedly more radical. Its proposition was not to be the best at everything, but to be the most exciting, a small bomb of Italian charisma that offered a unique driving experience.
Conclusion
The Abarth 595 Competizione is a purely emotional decision. It is an imperfect car for daily logic: it is small, stiff, and its fuel consumption can skyrocket if you let yourself go. However, it is precisely in that imperfection where its charm lies. It is an antidote to automotive boredom, a machine that turns any journey into an adventure. It is not a means of transport, it is a generator of sensations that is bought with the heart, and the heart never regrets.