Fiat has added new special-edition Abarth models to its 500 range in the U.K. The standard Abarth 500 also gets some updates, though it makes do with a 135-horsepower of the 1.4-liter turbocharged T-Jet engine in the manual version and 140-horsepower in the automatic.
It has 16-inch alloys, A/C, fog lights, rear parking sensors, a leather gear lever surround and four available pastel colors. Inside, the Corsa pack includes Inox pedals, footrest, and door kick plates, with a sport mode present as well.
The models that enthusiasts should get excited about, however, include the 595 Turismo and 595 Competizione. Both share the same 160-horsepower version of the 1.4 that's also in the North American Abarth, though their equipment levels and look differ slightly. The former's Turismo package includes Alutex pedals, footrest, door kick plates, floor mats, and machined aluminum fuel and oil filler caps.
The rear windows are tinted, and the headlights are HIDs. The car rides on 17-inch, 10-spoke Diamond-finish wheels attached to more aggressive shocks. Behind the wheels are red brake calipers, while the front and rear grilles are now Titanium Grey.
Inside, drivers get automatic climate control and leather upholstery.
The Competizione offers many of the same upgrades as above, but adds a Monza exhaust, cross-drilled brake rotors all around, unique 17-inch, five-spoke wheels, and fabric Sabelt performance seats. It also gets unique Competizione pedals, mats, fuel cap, and footrests. It can be had in 10 colors.
All three are available in hardtop or convertible versions. Prices for the threesome range from £13,975 (about $21,900) for the Abarth 500 to £21,925 (about $34,300) for the Competizione convertible though all include taxes and fees. Also, the straight conversion isn't a true indication of what the cars would cost if officially sold here through Fiat's dealers.
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