The Fiat 500 is undeniably one of the most fashionable and according to some auto-journo’s, fun small hatch there is available today. The 500 Abarth won many hearts, and now the all-Italian love story continues with a proverbial match made in heaven that could already have people swooning the world over.
Ferrari and Fiat’s well known performance division Abarth have partnered for a limited edition series based on the Fiat 500 – it’s to be called the 695 Tributo Ferrari. According to a rumour that’s going around, Fiat will pull the covers off this not-so-secret-anymore limited edition model at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
The car will redefine the small hot hatch segment. For one, it will come in the very exclusive traditional Ferrari colour of Scuderia Red.
To match the colour, performance will be boosted (pun intended) by dialing up the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine up to 180hp and mate that to a F1-style 6-speed transmission with paddle-shift function. Predictably, the suspension will also be tuned to compliment the increase in power and a set of Brembo brakes will be contracted to supply the stopping power and to look good behind the 17-inch alloy wheel – referencing classic Ferrari design.
To continue the Ferrari-feel, the interior gets carbon-fiber seats dressed in black leather while the steering wheel trim comes with red inserts.
More details on the 695 Tributo Ferrari next week.
Source: WorldCarFans
