Abarth 500 Technical Specifications

Engine

• 4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc
• Power output: 135 bhp (99 kW) at 5,500 rpm
• Max torque in SPORT mode 206 Nm at 3,000 rpm
• ‘Drive-by-wire’ accelerator control, without mechanical connection
• Turbocharged by IHI variable geometry turbocharger

Transmission

• 5-speed gearbox
• Dual cable external gearbox control

Suspension and steering

• MacPherson layout at front with anti-roll bar
• Interconnected wheels at rear with torsion beam and anti-roll bar
• Lowered and stiffened suspension
• Dualdrive electric power steering with SPORT mode

Brakes

• Floating ZPH 4.1.2 front calliper, piston diameter 54 mm
• Ventilated front brake discs, diameter 284 x 22 mm
• Floating CII 34 rear calliper, piston diameter 34 mm
• Solid rear brake discs, diameter 240 x 11 mm

Wheels

• Standard : Aluminium alloy rim 6.5” x 16” - Tyres: 195/45 R16
• Optional : Aluminium alloy rim 7” x 17” - Tyres: 205/40 R17