We know all the modelsAbarth 500which has been under construction since 2008 on the basis of Fiat 500. Weighing in at just over a ton, these little ultra-compact mini-bombs pack a punch of power for their size (135 to 180 hp)! Their sound is also surprising hoarse tone
But for two years now the little Italian on which it is based Abarth successfully switched to electricity. It is logical that the future sports car will be based on this novelty Fiat 500e !
Namely, the new electrified model of the scorpion brand was spotted on the network…
Really an electric Abarth?
Earlier this weekend, the image appeared in the Facebook group “ Forum Abarth Italia pointing to the front of the next car. The car has a completely redesigned front end with a new front air intake that is much larger than the current 500e. It also has an integrated air intake under the body in the area of the front splitter.
It should be noted a radical change regarding the bow: the addition of the text ” ABARTH in all capital letters immediately sets the tone. You can’t go wrong!
A more radical version of the FIAT 500 Electric Sale a la luz: así será el Abarth 500e https://t.co/2gXLT6ZFXD pic.twitter.com/qfvvwPbJIz
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Looking at the image, you can see that the photo was taken at the Stellantis facility. Several other vehicles can be seen in the background Stellantisone Gran Turismo brand new, which confirms that the photo is genuine.
According to several sources online, it looks like Abarth will unveil the car in November. The same sources said the production car won’t arrive at dealers until mid-2023.
Abarth 595 replacement, a tough mission
If you take the most powerful model at the moment, then no more and no less Abarth 595 Competition 180 horsepower!
It feeds on a turbo gasoline engine In-line four-cylinder “T-Jet” 1.4 L, which develops a good 180 horsepower with 250 Nm of torque. Looking at the current Fiat 500e, which has a 117 hp (87 kW) electric motor, the electric motor and 42 kWh battery allow it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about 9 seconds. So there is still room!
Source: Auto Plus
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