Especificaciones y análisis del Abarth 500
Power
179HP
Torque
250Nm
Consumption
6.5l/100
Emissions
151g/km
0-100 km/h
7s
Top Speed
225km/h
Weight
1145kg
Price
46,339€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
50 L
132 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari · 179 CV (2010-2011)
General description
The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is not just a car; it's a declaration of love for speed and Italian heritage. Born in 2010 as a tribute from the scorpion brand to the house of Maranello, this small projectile encapsulates the essence of two legends in a tiny body brimming with character. Its exclusivity and price, closer to that of a premium sedan than a city car, made it an object of desire and an instant collector's item from its launch.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the 695 Tributo Ferrari is a visceral experience. The 1.4 T-Jet engine, boosted to 179 horsepower, roars with an unexpected fury for its size. Every acceleration pins you to the seat, catapulting its mere 1145 kilos from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7 seconds. The sequential automatic transmission with paddle shifters, though not as refined as modern dual-clutch systems, offers a mechanical and direct connection. The firm and precise suspension, along with a very quick steering, turns every corner into an invitation to play, while the exhaust sound provides the soundtrack for an addictive and purely emotional drive.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, it is an aggressive work of art. Dressed in Ferrari's iconic Rosso Corsa color, its widened body, sprinkled with carbon fiber details, leaves no doubt about its sporting lineage. The 17-inch wheels, with a design inspired by Ferrari's, and the four exhaust tips are a promise of performance. Inside, the atmosphere is pure competition. The carbon Sabelt bucket seats embrace you firmly, and the leather steering wheel with tricolor details constantly reminds you that you are not in just any Abarth.
Technology and features
Under its retro skin lies technology focused exclusively on performance. The heart is the T-Jet engine, an engineering gem that demonstrates how to obtain astonishing power from a small displacement. The chassis benefits from the TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, an electronic differential that improves traction when exiting slow corners, allowing the engine's full potential to be squeezed out. Braking is guaranteed by a powerful Brembo system and stability by Koni FSD shock absorbers, which adapt to the road conditions to offer a compromise between sportiness and minimal comfort.
Competition
Finding a direct rival for the 695 Tributo Ferrari is an almost impossible task. In terms of performance, it could be compared to contemporaries like the MINI John Cooper Works or the Renault Clio RS, both benchmarks among small sports cars. However, the Abarth plays in a different league. Its focus is not just the stopwatch, but the exclusivity, heritage, and emotion of owning a numbered piece that fuses the DNA of Abarth and Ferrari. Its true competitor is not another car, but the irrational desire to own an icon.
Conclusion
The Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is the ultimate expression of Italian passion for the automobile. It is an irrational, expensive, and impractical car for daily use, but absolutely sublime in its purpose. It is not bought with the head, but with the heart. It is a whim, a mechanical jewel that offers supercar sensations in a pocket-sized format and that, over time, has only increased in value as the icon it always was. An unforgettable driving experience and a piece of automotive history.