Especificaciones y análisis del Abarth 500
Power
135HP
Torque
206Nm
Consumption
6.5l/100
Emissions
155g/km
0-100 km/h
7.9s
Top Speed
205km/h
Weight
1160kg
Price
20,450€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
99 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Abarth 500C 1.4 16v T-JET 135 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The Abarth 500C is the embodiment of the scorpion's venom in a small, convertible bottle. It's not just a car; it's a statement of intent, an ode to pure driving and the most audacious Italian style. Heir to the glorious Abarth tradition, this small sports car takes the iconic silhouette of the Fiat 500 and transforms it into a machine of sensations, now with the sky as its roof.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 500C is a visceral experience. The 135-horsepower 1.4 T-JET engine pushes with an unexpected fury for its size, catapulting you from 0 to 100 km/h in under 8 seconds. Every acceleration is accompanied by the addictive backfire of its exhaust, a symphony that is magnified when you slide back its canvas top. Its rigid chassis and short wheelbase make it an agile and reactive toy on winding roads, transmitting every detail of the asphalt directly to your hands. It's a car that asks to be driven, that involves you and makes you smile on every journey.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure Italian charisma with a touch of aggression. It maintains the retro and charming lines of the Fiat 500, but the widened bumpers, 16-inch wheels, and the ubiquitous scorpion logos leave no room for doubt: this is an Abarth. The retractable canvas roof solution is ingenious, offering the freedom of a convertible without sacrificing the car's silhouette or structural rigidity. Inside, the sports seats and the turbo pressure gauge constantly remind you that you are not in just any city car.
Technology and features
The technology in the Abarth 500C is at the service of sportiness, not superfluous comfort. The heart is its turbocharged engine, a jewel of engineering. Added to this is the TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, which acts as an electronic limited-slip differential to improve traction when exiting corners and allow you to squeeze out the full potential of the chassis. The electric power steering has a 'Sport' mode that stiffens it for a more direct feel. It's analog technology in a digital world, focused on the pure emotion of driving.
Competition
In its time, few cars could match its combination of size, performance, and open-top character. Its natural arch-nemesis was always the MINI Cooper S Cabrio, another style icon with a similar focus on driving fun, albeit with a perhaps more refined feel and a higher price. Other small sports cars like the Ford Fiesta ST or the Citroën DS3 could compete on performance, but none offered the convertible experience or the unmistakable Italian flavor of the little scorpion.
Conclusion
The Abarth 500C is a purely passionate purchase. It's an imperfect car if judged by reason: its trunk is tiny and its rear seats are merely symbolic. But if what you're looking for is a daily injection of adrenaline, a head-turning design object, and the pleasure of open-air driving with a spectacular soundtrack, it is simply unbeatable. It's a wonderful indulgence, an antidote to automotive boredom that rewards you with a smile every time you drive it.