Fiat is expanding its 500 lineup with a new Turbo model for 2013.
Fiat is expanding its 500 lineup with a new Turbo model for 2013. The turbocharged Cinquecento will be positioned between the standard 500 and the high-performance Abarth model.
Aimed at driving enthusiasts, the Fiat 500Turbo comes fitted with the same 1.4L MultiAir
used in the regular 500, but a turbo boosts power to 135 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque - improvements of 34 and 52, respectively. The 500 Turbo's lone transmission choice is a five-speed manual.
In order to handle that extra power, Fiat beefed up the 500 Turbo's mechanical components, including larger half shafts and stronger constant velocity joints. Fiat says those improvements also help to reduce torque steer.
Other performance goodies include a high-performance brake system with larger front rotors, a sport-tuned suspension borrowed from the 500 Sport and a throaty exhaust system.
The 500 Turbo is easily recognizable by its unique front fascia, which extends by 2.7-inches to make room the the engine's turbocharger. Other cues to set the Turbo apart include larger lower air inlets, twin "nostrils"� to feed air to the car's intercoolers and Gloss Black headlamps and parking lamp bezels.
That sinister look is repeated out back with a liftgate-mounted spoiler, new taillamps with Gloss Black bezels and two-piece rear fascia with with a black-accented rear diffuser.
The 500 Turbo rides on a set of 16-inch aluminum wheels with Nero
(black) painted pockets.
The interior of the 500 Turbo features sport-styled seating, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel with contrasting silver stitching and a gray and black "seating and interior environment."� Two leather interior treatments are also available - a black on black scheme as well as a two-tone black on red.
A premium Beats by Dr. Dre audio system will also be on the 500 Turbo's option list. The system boast six speakers plus an 8-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer with trunk-mounted enclosure and
eight-channel 368-watt amplifier with Beats Audio digital sound processing algorithm.
The 2013 Fiat 500 Turbowill arrive in showrooms this fall with a starting price of $20,200, including a $700 destination charge.
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