500 Abarth SS

Exclusive pictures of hot 500

Our spies have caught the fastest Fiat 500 out testing. Check out these exclusive images of 2008's most eagerly anticipated arrival.

Auto Express Car Reviews

Text: Ross Pinnock / Photos: De Fusco

26th October 2007

The hot Fiat 500 might have been delayed – but as our exclusive
pictures show, the Italian firm's engineers are working furiously to get it ready. The Abarth 'esseesse' city car was originally expected to make its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show last week. However, the project has taken longer than expected, so it will now star at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

Thanks to these revealing image you don’t have to wait until then to see what’s in store, because our spies have caught the hottest version out on the road. They show how the high performance model will look when it arrives in UK showrooms late next year.

Technical details have yet to be confirmed, but expect at least 180bhp from the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol motor. Our sources are working hard to gather more information, so check out the October 31st Issue of Auto Express for the full story.