The Fiat 500, which draws attention with its third generation both in terms of electricity and design, will be reconstructed by Abarth from the framework of performance.
Launched 2 years ago with its third generation, Fiat 500 has taken on a much more remarkable character with its significantly revised design. With its double opening door structure called 3+1, the 500’s hand is strengthened on the side of usability, and the electric version also promises hope for the future with its technical qualities. The electric Fiat 500, which is at a level that will exceed the expectations of a city car with its range value of 320 kilometers according to WLTP standards, will also be a test bed in the transformation of its brand. With the official statement made by the brand recently, the 500, which we saw that the button was pressed for the Abarth version, will be a reference for those who will come after it. The 500e Abarth project is also a rebirth for the Italian manufacturer’s performance move, which has been expected for more than 5 years.
Electric power and Abarth meeting for Fiat 500 may attract attention
Olivier François, current head of Fiat and Abarth, gave the first key messages regarding the implementation of the project. about the process autocarSpeaking to François; “If we were talking 1.5 years ago, I would have said that the possibility of an Abarth version for the electric 500 is difficult. I think that the vehicles in this segment have their own fun in terms of use. Now I can say that we have officially started work on the 500e Abarth project and we want to create a remarkable fast vehicle.
The bad news here is that the agent creation process is more difficult than we anticipated. As in the examples in the past, if we want to make a real Abarth car, we will not be able to use the electric unit in the standard version. Along with the power and torque values we want, the transmission and braking system are also completely different. It is necessary to bring them together. Regardless, it will be exciting. We are also working on the sound of the vehicle. Besides her silence, she will also have a voice of her own.” made statements.
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At the entry level of the electric 500, which is currently on sale, 95 PS is offered at the entry level. In the top package, there is a combination of 116 horsepower, 220 Nm of torque and 320 kilometers of range, while the vehicle’s best 0-100 data is around 9 seconds. In the model to be developed by Abarth, the 0-100 value is expected to be under 7 seconds. Along with the performance, the loss in range value that we see in almost all electric models will also be valid for the 500e. At this point, the coming days will show what kind of formula the engineers will follow.