2012 Fiat 500 Abarth - 2011 LA Auto Show

Did he just say that? Yes, Fiat Brand boss Oliver Francois commented that the new Fiat 500 Abarth "arouses without the need for a prescription". Spoken with a thick French accent at the vehicle's launch today at the LA Auto Show, it sounds much more eloquent than "Viagra on wheels."

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[Baasicstuff]

? your going to hate the fact that the Euro spec is going to be made like the Improved American model then. Larger tank, Improved road noise reduction, improved crash test, just nicer all the way around also standard 160 hp unlike the Euro 135. Their is rumor that they will try to fit a 6 speed but at the cost of the rear crash test specs for the Euro. This is one case where the American version is by far a better made car period. Options or not

[Baasicstuff]

Yes because it will fit; are car has a reinforcement beam that prevents it from fitting. I had a six in my Jeep hated it first was way low, just like my Jeep IMO the torquey Abarth would do just fine with a 5 speed.

[Baasicstuff]

good info thanks, checkout the forums too great place to hear from the guys that made the American model

[Baasicstuff]

I dont think it will have the 6 just 5 really a non issue, Euro model has only 135hp and paddle shifter in a 25K car ahhhh no thanks

[Baasicstuff]

? those facts are everywhere including the official fiat 500 page, you messing with me?, ok funny guy. Anyway have a nice night

[turbo]

@iAmCodeMonkey Come on it was a joke! He clearly said it like "Eh-barth" not Abarth.

[Baasicstuff]

Why? this 5 is sprung tight no need; the added weight etc it makes no sense too. ahhe just my Opinion

[AdrianoCROST]

@ruigoncalves2 WRONG ! ABARTH = A(lpine) Ba(ltimore) R(ig)HT