Fiat Launches Fiat 500 Abarth 2012

True to the "small but wicked," said Charles coined for Abarth cars in the 1960s, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives in America with traditions that have made racing success on European roads and racetracks - Performance world-class precision, determined and aggressive style, high power to weight ratio and with limited production.

"Bringing the Fiat 500 Abarth 2012 United States allows us to reach driving enthusiasts who want Italian performance at an affordable price," said François Olivier, head of Fiat and Chief Marketing Officer - Chrysler Group LLC. "With its lightweight, track-tuned handling and custom design that brings the Fiat 500 Abarth in the life of the legendary racing heritage of the brand and becomes the Italian high-performance sports car for everyday driving . "

Based on the excitement of the new Fiat 500 2012 (Cinquecento), the new Fiat 500 Abarth is designed to track day fans and purists who want to drive the latest high-performance small car with a pedigree Exclusive Italian exotic.

The new engine 1.4-liter turbocharged Multiair, the Abarth-to-point suspension and brake systems, racing-inspired design and technology activities are not traditionally been involved in a small car, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth repositioning of the brand's legendary performance of the American Heritage the streets.

'Abarth treatment' and the tradition continues to produce extraordinary results

At the end of 1950, Karl Abarth racing cars designed with a brilliant performance could be derived from small, light, daily driving cars - including the original Cinquecento (500). Tradition and track loans to small cars continues today and enjoy the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport as a base point for the new high performance Fiat 500 Abarth.

Stick to the principles of performance that made the Abarth name a success, the new Fiat 500 Abarth brand continues the traditions of motorsport, including:

* For the daily performance

Track-ready capacity, high power per liter engine, coupled with the quality, efficiency and refinement expected of a world class small car

* Competitive

Reference level of performance, proven reliability and durability

* Aggressive

The design intent and functional performance, Abarth listening module powertrain control (PCM) and performance tuned exhaust system with its threat

* Feasible

State-of-the-art technology and powertrain chassis, once limited to premium rates and sports cars

* Racing Heritage

Over 60 years of performance tuning and competition, including the assets of the careers of today's international championships