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Cheap and incredibly cheerful, the Abarth 500 brings big smiles for not much money. Where else can you get that at the moment?

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 128
0-62 mph (seconds): 7.9

Urban mpg: 33.2
Extra urban mpg: 52.3
Combined mpg: 43.4
CO2 (g/km): 155


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3657
Height (mm): 1480
Width (mm): 1627
Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Front track (mm): 1415
Rear track (mm): 1408
Cargo volume (litres): 185
Kerb weight (kg): 1035
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 35


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU V levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1368
Max. power (bhp): 135 at 5500 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 152 at 3000 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: MacPherson strut and anti- roll bar.

Rear: Torsion beam with anti-roll bar.

Steering: Rack and pinion with Dualdrive electric power steering with Sport mode.

Brakes: Front: ventilated discs, 284 x 22mm. Rear: solid discs, 240 x 11mm. ABS and EBD.

Wheels: 16-inch alloy wheels as standard,

Tyres: 195/45 R16.







 

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