The Abarth 500 is a model made on the Fiat 500. Is for sale in Spain from € 18,500 in its variant of 135 hp and € 20,000 if you add improvements to the package (kit 'esseesse), which among other things, increases their power to 160 hp (more information).

In km77.com we tested the range of variation, CV con135. The most notable aspects of this car have to do with energy and acceleration capacity turbocharged engine that gives his reaction and his agility. What most distinguishes it from other small vehicles, and powerful, like a Renault Twingo RS (15,380 €) or a Citroën C2 VTS (122 hp) is because it is clearly faster. It also differs because its price is much higher.

The 500 Abarth is right to enjoy driving fast on a curvy road slow. He has good touch and also reactions especially when living and something sharp approaching the limit of adhesion, especially on hilly roads with asphalt or potholes. For that reason, it is more difficult to drive at a rapid pace that a Renault Twingo RS.

Abarth 500. Model 2009El comfort of walking is very limited by the hard and sometimes-dry-suspension and to a lesser extent by the noise generated by the engine when accelerating decisively.

The position at the wheel has the disadvantage that when the driver is positioned at a correct distance from the steering wheel, the pedals are very close to being forced to bear the very bent legs.

The Abarth 500 is sold in the dealers' own Abarth, which act as an independent brand of the Fiat. There are currently two open in Gijón and Valencia. Throughout 2009 will open another in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Canary Islands and Vigo.