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2023 Abarth 595 Competizione Manual Review

Sometimes, things that look cute aren’t what they seem. Like the scorpion that adorns its badge, the Abarth 595 Competizion is more lethal than its cutesy looks would have you believe. While its roots date back to the 1950s, Abarth is arguably made famous by angry little versions of the …

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Yacht-inspired Abarth 695 Rivale to land from $44,990

Fiat Chrysler has confirmed the Abarth 695 Rivale will make its way Down Under in 2019, with prices starting from $44,990 plus on-road costs for the limited-edition hot hatch. Drawing inspiration from the luxurious Riva Yachts, just 35 examples will hit our shores in both hatch and convertible form with …

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Abarth 124 Spider Monza Edition arrives

Abarth Australia has introduced a fitting tribute to founder Carlo Abarth’s history of endurance and speed record success at Italy’s Autodromo Nazionale Monza in the form of a limited edition 124 Spider – dubbed the Monza Special Edition. Based on the 2018 Abarth 124 Spider, the Monza Edition will be …

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Abarth introduces carbon fibre-topped 124 GT

Abarth has announced it will be bringing a special edition version of its 124 Spider, dubbed the Abarth 124 GT, to the Geneva Motor Show. The model will come dressed in an exclusive Alpi Orientali Grey paintwork complimented by a set of 17-inch OZ alloy wheels that are 3kg lighter …

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Giannini 350 GP4 is a Fiat 500 supercar on steroids

Meet the Giannini 350 GP4, a steroid feasting Fiat 500 that’s ditched its cutesy looks and spent the winter pumping iron at the gym. Prepared by Giannini in collaboration with GRAM (Gram Torino Engineering), the 350 GP4 is an evolution of the Alfa Romeo 4C-powered 350 GP (white car below) …

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Updated Abarth 595 lands in Australia – small car with a big sting

Abarth has introduced its updated Abarth 595 in Australia. Available in both hatch and convertible variants, the pocket rocket is offered in 595 and 595 Competizione trims. Originally launched in 2008, the updated Abarth 595 is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine delivering 107kW in the 595, and 132kW in …

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Performance Specifications confirmed for Abarth 124 Spider

Fiat Chrysler Automobile has confirmed further performance specifications for the Abarth 124 Spider, ahead of its Australian debut in October. Powered by the brand’s 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine delivering 125kW and 250Nm of torque and driving the rear wheels with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox, the Abarth 124 Spider will …

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Revised 2016 Abarth 595 gains more power and new features

The Abarth 595 has been given a boost in power output and equipment levels in a mid-life facelift aimed at reasserting its iconic status as a lightweight and agile Italian pocket rocket. Available as a hatchback or convertible, the new Abarth 595 is offered with three trim levels – 595, …

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Sub-$28k Abarth 595 offered as new range opener

Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA), the maker of Fiat and Abarth vehicles has today unveiled a new-look Abarth line-up in Australia, with a new entry level model joining the range. The new 103kW (140hp) Abarth 595 is now offered for the first time, bridging the gap between the vanilla Fiat 500 …

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Abarth 124 Spider drops into Geneva

Abarth has taken the wraps of the new Abart 124 Spider at the Geneva Motor Show. Fiat says the new model aims to “sweep a new generation off their feet with its performance and technical DNA”. Developed with input from the Abart Racing Team, the car is said to exemplify …

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Abarth 695 Biposto brings race tech to streets

The meanest Abarth ever is locked and loaded for its Australian debut, with devoted enthusiasts of the Italian brand able to order the Abarth 695 Biposto through Fiat dealers now. The 695 Biposto is officially the fastest street-legal Abarth ever produced. Weighing just 997kg, the 695 Biposto is powered by …

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