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03-11-2011, 07:33 AM
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Maybe a mini Ferrari???
Chrysler has just released their specifications on the 1.4L MultiAir engine that will equip the Fiat 500 Abarth. The 1.4L MultiAir Turbo will be rated at 170hp, that's up from the standard European spec'd version with 135hp and even up from the optional Esseesse version with 160hp.
The US version 1.4-liter FIRE Turbo with Multiair
170 horsepower (128 kW) @ 6750 rpm
170 lb.-ft. (231 Nm) of torque @ 3000 rpm
That power output, 2.04hp/cu in (124 hp/litre), puts the 1.4L MultiAir Turbo engine as having one of the highest specific power values in the world!
Previously, I speculated that the original Abarth's 135hp wouldn't be sufficient for the US market, based on its competitors (you can read more about that here). I thought a 3 cylinder SGE engine with 157hp or, better yet, the 170hp unit from the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde would be more like it. Well it looks like the Quadrifoglio engine specs won out.
The 1.4 Turbo MultiAir in the 500 Abarth is basically the same engine used in the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde, except for some packaging and tuning details. The Quadrifoglio Verde does put out more torque:
The US version 1.4-liter FIRE Turbo with Multiair
170 horsepower (128 kW) @ 6750 rpm
170 lb.-ft. (231 Nm) of torque @ 3000 rpm
That power output, 2.04hp/cu in (124 hp/litre), puts the 1.4L MultiAir Turbo engine as having one of the highest specific power values in the world!
Previously, I speculated that the original Abarth's 135hp wouldn't be sufficient for the US market, based on its competitors (you can read more about that here). I thought a 3 cylinder SGE engine with 157hp or, better yet, the 170hp unit from the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde would be more like it. Well it looks like the Quadrifoglio engine specs won out.
The 1.4 Turbo MultiAir in the 500 Abarth is basically the same engine used in the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde, except for some packaging and tuning details. The Quadrifoglio Verde does put out more torque:
03-11-2011, 07:36 AM
#1413
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03-11-2011, 07:49 AM
#1418
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Easy there cowboy! 
The 2205 lbs is the euro spec Abarth 500. The US spec may be somewhat heavier with cupholders and all that stuff we need. Also it may have a larger engine. I'd ball park added weight at 100-200 lbs aboe euro.
I'd love to get back into a Fiat some day considering I learned how to drive on one.
The 2205 lbs is the euro spec Abarth 500. The US spec may be somewhat heavier with cupholders and all that stuff we need. Also it may have a larger engine. I'd ball park added weight at 100-200 lbs aboe euro.
I'd love to get back into a Fiat some day considering I learned how to drive on one.
03-11-2011, 07:52 AM
#1419
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hey! 
check this out
http://fiat500usa.blogspot.com/2011/...e-vehicle.html
Curb Weight, lb. (kg) 2,363 (1,074.0) — 5-MTX
2,434 (1,106.4) — 6-ATX
check this outhttp://fiat500usa.blogspot.com/2011/...e-vehicle.html
Curb Weight, lb. (kg) 2,363 (1,074.0) — 5-MTX
2,434 (1,106.4) — 6-ATX
03-11-2011, 07:53 AM
#1420
just got a call from Carole. she got my call and my fax 
should get a confirmation soon!
should get a confirmation soon!