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2008 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse

2008 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse

2008 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse

Still in the Mille Miglia Paddock at the Fiera di Brescia, it will be possible to admire and book a truly individual car: the ‘500 Abarth Assetto Corse’, the Abarth baby supersports car that is to be produced in a Limited Edition (49 cars) – and will star in the track competitions from next year, perpetuating the evergreen legend of its famous forerunner, the ‘595 Abarth’, a car created by Fiat and engineered by the mechanical genius of Karl Abarth.
In the exhibition area, the public will also be able to admire a historical ‘595 Abarth’ and the new ‘500 Abarth’ that is due to go on sale from next July.
2008 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse 2008 Fiat Abarth 500 Assetto Corse

In Detail

type Racing Car
released at 2008 Paris Motor Show
production 49
engine Inline-4
position Front, Transverse
block material Aluminum Alloy
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/VVT
fuel feed Sequential Multipoint Injection
displacement 1368 cc / 83.48 in³
bore 72 mm / 2.8 in
stroke 84 mm / 3.3 in
power 99.2 kw / 133 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 97.22 bhp per litre
torque 206.1 nm / 152 ft lbs @ 3000 rpm
driven wheels FWD w/TTC, ESP, ASR
wheel type Aluminum Alloy
front tires 205/40 R17
rear tires 205/40 R17
front brakes Ventilated Discs w/ABS, EBD
rear brakes Solid Discs w/ABS, EBD
front wheels F 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17 x 7 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 17.8 cm / 17 x 7 in
f suspension McPherson Stuts w/Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti-roll bar
r suspension Torsion Beam w/Coil Springs, Dampers, Anti-roll bar
transmission 5-Speed Manual
top speed ~204.34 kph / 127 mph
0 – 60 mph ~7.9 seconds