Posts Tagged ‘Fiat’

  • The Special Edition Fiat 500 Convertible Pink Will Only Be Built 300 Times
    A new Fiat 500 Convertible Special Edition has been released by the Italian automaker. The new 500 Pink will be limited to 300 examples where it will be in convertible form. The model will be based on the 1.2-litre Pop specification, and it will boast a new unique pink finish with 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome trim. The inside will boast a leather steering wheel and...
    by Dean at March 15th, 2010 at 09:03 pm
  • Fiat’s 500 Has Been Priced In South Africa — Get Your Very Own Chequered Roof
    Fiat has revealed the pricing on their new 500 Mini car, the one that only emits 119g/km. The Italian automaker has said that the entry level 500 will be no joke, and we’ve compiled a list of features which you can expect, without having to pay more. Engine wise, you’ll find a 51kW 1.2-litre unit as well as a 73,5kW 1.5-litre petrol motor. These will use electronic...
    by Dean at March 12th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • Fiat’s 500 Abarth And Esseesse Abarth — Now Modified By Hamann
    Hamann Motorsport has cared a new performance version of the Abarth 500, and 500 esseesse. The upgrades will boost the power to 202kW and 380Nm of torque. These figures are almost double, if not double, on the normal 500 Abarth model. The mods include a new engine computer, turbocharger, air filter and exhaust system. There will be new connecting rods, forged pistons,...
    by Dean at February 24th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • The Fiat Abarth 500C — Sporty Little Hatch For Gevena
    Fiat’s tuning firm, the Abarth arm, has revealed its latest creation which is a sporty drop-top. Yup, you guessed it, the company has revealed the new Abarth 500C which will boast a turbocharged engine along with loads of aerodynamic tweaks. The Abarth 500C will be at the Geneva Motor Show where it will have a 1.4-litre T-Jet turbocharged engine with 140-horsepower...
    by Dean at February 24th, 2010 at 07:02 pm
  • Rumour: The Abarth 500 Convertible & Abarth Punto Evo To Be At The Geneva Show
    Rumours revolving around the arrival of the new Abarth 500 Convertible and Punto Evo have been around for quite some time now, but now an Italian magazine is certain that both models will make their way to the Geneva Motor Show. The magazine called Quattroruote has hinted that these models will arrive with a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine along with new suspension...
    by Dean at February 12th, 2010 at 04:02 pm
  • Fiat’s 500 Will Boast The New 1.3-Litre Multijet II Engine
    Fiat has announced that they will replace the 500’s 75-horsepower diesel engine with a more fuel efficient version. The new 1.3-litre Multijet II engine will be the replacement unit and it will boast Start&Stop technology, followed by a DPF particulate filter. The new diesel unit will have 95-horsepower and 200Nm of torque at about 2,000 RPM. There will be a...
    by Dean at February 9th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta Is Apparantely Better Than The VW Golf & Ford Focus
    Fiat has said that their new Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be quieter, and better than the Volkswagen Golf. The automaker commented by saying that the Giulietta is also more agile than the Ford Focus. Alfa’s new G will be the first to use a compact chassis which will have supreme handling, steering feel and performance. There will be a 170-horsepower MultiAir 1.4-litre...
    by Dean at February 9th, 2010 at 08:02 pm
  • Alfa Romeo, Maserati And Abarth Might Merge Into One Sporty Brand
    Reports have suggested that Fiat is planning on merging Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Maserati into one sporty sub-brand. Following these reports is the news about CEO Sergio Marchionne appointing Abarth and Maserati CEO Harald Wester as the CEO of the Alfa Romeo brand. Fiat has said that Alfa is currently under strategic review, where details will be published in April. “Alfa...
    by Dean at January 22nd, 2010 at 06:01 pm
  • Fiat’s Limited Edition 500 Pink — A Must Have For Woman, Or So They Say
    Fiat is introducing a brand new limited edition 500 model. The new 500 will be in a girly Pink overall and it will appeal “mainly to young women,” where it is being marketed as a “‘must-have’ motoring fashion item.” Appeal to woman? Sure hope so. Must-have? Doubt it. The Fiat 500 Pink will be based on the 1.2-litre Lounge model which...
    by Dean at January 20th, 2010 at 02:01 am
  • Fiat’s Bravo Hatchback Receives Minute Updates For The 2010 Year
    Fiat has unveiled details regarding their 2010 Bravo hatchback. The model has received a few changes and this includes a lower front grille, along with some black or chrome finishes. The headlights on each of the models will come in a smoked form. There will be new mirrors and door handles finished in the same colour as the body of the car. Following this will come a large...
    by Dean at January 13th, 2010 at 10:01 pm