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Ferrari Powered Fiat 500 On The Way.

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Ferrari powered Fiat 500
According to the latest issue of AutoExpress it will be powered by an engine designed by Paulo Martinelli, who previously built V10 units for the Prancing Horse’s F1 team, the Fiat 500 is set to offer up to 200bhp and a top speed of nearly 150mph.

The car will help to re-launch the Abarth brand when it’s revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October. With unique scorpion-style badging and special alloys, it’s being designed to evoke memories of the famous racing Abarth 500s of the Sixties.

The newcomer, spied testing at the Nürburgring in Germany, will be powered by a highly tuned turbo engine. Three versions are being developed: a 135bhp variant for the 500 Abarth, a 150bhp unit for a 500 S Abarth and a storming 200bhp powerplant for the performance flagship, to be badged 595SS.
 
Retro chic

I predict the Fiat 500 will be a BIG seller in standard guise. Its destined to be a style icon and overtake the mini in the retro look stakes. http://www.whatcar.com/news-article.aspx?NA=226517
Its based on a widened version of the Fiat PANDA which has a good reliability record compared to most FIATS. Don't know if its going to be built in the same Eastern block plant or not tho. Now if Fiat can improve their dealer reputation :rolleyes:
 

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