Top gear Fiat 500

[Ian_182]

I like the look of these and i hope they make a really quick one soon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4orAvuws5Jk&NR=1

 

[theduck]

This is probably the only re-make of a car I actually like! I love the original 500 and this keeps all of the character. Unfortunately, I dont think there will be anything like a fast one.

 

[gaz44]

Ha - fast one! Dream on

 

[McBunny]

well the turbo 1.4 with 150bhp + wont be slow

 

[TeZ]

well the turbo 1.4 with 150bhp + wont be slow

any thing but

 

[McBunny]

here is the 'FAST' one at the ring
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/spyshotvideos/208925/fiat_500_abarth.html

 

[Rob_]

I think the new 500 is mint

james may didnt like it but what does he know lol

In every car magazine its been reviewed in they have loved it.

Its already tipped to win 2008 car of the year.

 

[mr_merc]

Ha - fast one! Dream on

Faster all round than a 172 Cup I'd venture and with a bit of tuning, would bank on it oblierating the 172 Cup in all areas.

My prediction for COTY 2008.

 

[Rob_]

FIat are also planning a 180bhp Extreme version

Now that will fly!!

The arbarth is rumoured to do 0 - 62 in 5.8secs

 

[gaz44]

Ha - fast one! Dream on

Faster all round than a 172 Cup I'd venture and with a bit of tuning, would bank on it oblierating the 172 Cup in all areas.

My prediction for COTY 2008.

With a bit of tuning.....enough said.

 

[gaz44]

FIat are also planning a 180bhp Extreme version

Now that will fly!!

The arbarth is rumoured to do 0 - 62 in 5.8secs

Is this not going in the Punto? I will like to see 5.8 secs.

 

[Timb1984]

5.8....Sure

 

[mr_merc]

180 bhp in something as low and light as that, even without tuning will be quicker and I'd venture handle better than a 172 cup.

I'll reserve judgment but I think, in typical CS style, this is poo poo'd too much.

 

[Rob_]

 

[McBunny]

its gotta be fast i mean look at the wheels lol

 

[theduck]

the 1.4 t-jet (turbo petrol) is only 120bhp in the punto... If they do push it to 150bhp which is already possible with a remap, and it handles, then thius might tempt me to buy another fiat

 

[oneseventwo]

Think the Punto Abarthe is 150bhp? An then the SS option/pack takes it up to 180?

 

[gaz44]

180 bhp in something as low and light as that, even without tuning will be quicker and I'd venture handle better than a 172 cup.

I'll reserve judgment but I think, in typical CS style, this is poo poo'd too much.

Who mentioned the Cup?

I wholly disagree. I would guess that the Abarth will weigh more than the current selection of 500's and will not handle well. There has not been a good Fiat for years and although I think the 500 looks okay - for my girlfriend, I can't see it making any dent in the current cream of the hot hatch league.

 

[theduck]

Think the Punto Abarthe is 150bhp? An then the SS option/pack takes it up to 180?

As far as I was aware the Punto Arbarth doesnt exist yet.... Just the Punto SPortiong which is 130bhp in M-Jet trim

 

[McBunny]

punto arbarth isnt out but its coming out very soon

 

[Ian_182]

Please,please,please make it faster

 

[mr_merc]

180 bhp in something as low and light as that, even without tuning will be quicker and I'd venture handle better than a 172 cup.

I'll reserve judgment but I think, in typical CS style, this is poo poo'd too much.

Who mentioned the Cup?

I wholly disagree. I would guess that the Abarth will weigh more than the current selection of 500's and will not handle well. There has not been a good Fiat for years and although I think the 500 looks okay - for my girlfriend, I can't see it making any dent in the current cream of the hot hatch league.

Being the "be all and end all" amongst some people on here, the 172 Cup is the handling and pace setter.

As I recall, early tests of the handling of the 500's has been very favourable and putting the name 'Abarth' to a 500 will no doubt improve the handling further. Look at it's stance, size and width - it's odds on to be a good handling car, nothing like Punto's and Stilos of years gone.

Okay for your girlfriend, lol, I'm sure you'll say that when the thing that will inevitably weigh 100+ kg's less than your cup is showing you a clean pair of heels

 

[gaz44]

Who mentioned the Cup?

I wholly disagree. I would guess that the Abarth will weigh more than the current selection of 500's and will not handle well. There has not been a good Fiat for years and although I think the 500 looks okay - for my girlfriend, I can't see it making any dent in the current cream of the hot hatch league.

Being the "be all and end all" amongst some people on here, the 172 Cup is the handling and pace setter.

As I recall, early tests of the handling of the 500's has been very favourable and putting the name 'Abarth' to a 500 will no doubt improve the handling further. Look at it's stance, size and width - it's odds on to be a good handling car, nothing like Punto's and Stilos of years gone.

Okay for your girlfriend, lol, I'm sure you'll say that when the thing that will inevitably weigh 100+ kg's less than your cup is showing you a clean pair of heels

Yes, we'll see....