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Fiat and Yamaha team up on new AbarthFZ1 -

Filed under: Tuners, FIAT, Motorcycles

Click above for more images of the Yamaha FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse

Before Karl Abarth was putting his sporting touches on Fiats for competition, he was a successful motorcycle racer, winning five European Championships. When Fiat realized how successful Abarth was with its cars, the Italian automaker purchased the tuning division and made it an integral part of its operations. The relationship has continued to this day and the tuning company is now an official division. The motorcycling connection finally comes full circle, as Fiat is the main sponsor for Yamaha's MotoGP race team and star rider (not to mention current MotoGP champion) Valentino Rossi. To celebrate Abarth's centenary, Fiat and Yamaha have teamed up on a tuned version of the 150 horsepower FZ1, a naked version of the previous-gen R1 literbike. The FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse gets extra-special goodies like a complete Öhlins suspension, Marchesini wheels, Brembo monobloc front brake calipers, and an Akrapovic exhaust system. We're smitten with the red and white paint job, which looks resplendent against its attendant Abarth scorpion logos.

Gallery: Yamaha FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse

[Source: Italiaspeed]

Fiat and Yamaha team up on new AbarthFZ1 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Intel and Abarth hook up on Powerplay Extreme gaming desktop -

Filed under: Aftermarket, Tuners, Tech, FIAT, Toys, Lifestyle

Click above for more shots of the Abarth Intel Powerplay Extreme gaming rig

As Fiat's in-house tuning arm, Abarth stands for high performance and unique design. The firm hopes to have hit on both of these qualities with its latest adventure in the art of co-branding, the new Powerplay Extreme gaming desktop. The crew definitely got the unique design part down, with a soaring, bridge-like truss holding a giant fan at the very top of the inner workings of the computer, which is powered by Intel's latest and most powerful chip ever, the Core i7 Extreme.

This new pint-sized desktop machine will be launched to kick off Intel's new "Friday Night Game", which is an Electronic Sports League sanctioned event that pits elite gamers from 30 different countries against each other. As far as the actual hardware goes, we see the expected firewire and USB ports along with an external serial port for terabytes of fun. The exposed motherboard sports a slew of heatsinks and LED-colored fans to keep things cool. Plus, it controls a Blue-ray/HD DVD player and, of course, a couple of CD\DVD burners. We're sure it all runs on an Intel chipset, but there aren't any details yet on the RAM or hard disk space. The best part? How 'bout that big red Start Engine power button?

Gallery: Abarth Intel Powerplay Extreme

[Source: Carscoop]

Intel and Abarth hook up on Powerplay Extreme gaming desktop originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Karl Abarth tribute: Fiat 500 Abarth "DA O A 100" -

Filed under: Tuners, Euro, Hatchbacks, FIAT

Click above for high-res shots of the Fiat 500 Abarth "DA O A 100"

Another day, another Fiat 500 variant that we Americans can drool over knowing we can't get it here in the States. This one is special, though, as it was designed to commemorate Karl Abarth's 100th (born on November 15, 1908) birthday. Not just a styling exercise, the 500 Abarth "DA O A 100" tribute comes with an upgraded 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Acceleration to sixty takes just 7.3 seconds, helped along by shortened gear ratios while its top speed is now 131 miles per hour. Suspension bits are revised as well, with lowered springs and new 17-inch alloys fitted with low-profile Pirelli PZero Neros.

We're loving the looks of the '100, which is blessed with Nuvolari Grey paint along with special silver side stripes and chrome-plated badges and side mirrors. Inside, that color scheme is repeated in leather with contrasting stitching - proving once again that the Italians will always have that innate sense of style. If you want one, better get your name on the list now, as Fiat's only planning to build 101 of the unique 500s.

Gallery: Fiat 500 Abarth "DA O A 100"

[Source: Carscoop]

Karl Abarth tribute: Fiat 500 Abarth "DA O A 100" originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat to unveil Bugster concept in Sao Paulo, Brazil -

Filed under: Concept Cars, Misc. Auto Shows, FIAT

Click above to view more of the Fiat Bugster concept

South America is a vital market for Fiat, and with the Sao Paulo International Auto Show coming up, the Italian automaker's Brazilian subsidiary has cooked up an intriguing concept. Called the Bugster, it looks like the love child from a grappa-induced affair between a KTM X-Bow and a Jeep Wrangler.

Few details are known at this point, save to say that its green color isn't accidental. Its undisclosed powertrain is good for zero-emission transportation, and the body panels (if you could call them that) are made out of renewable natural fibers. More details are bound to surface as the Sao Paulo show nears its opening at the end of this month. In the meantime, you can check out the pair of design renderings in the gallery below.

Gallery: Fiat Bugster concept

[Source: CarScoop]

Fiat to unveil Bugster concept in Sao Paulo, Brazil originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rendered Speculation: Abarth Coupe ala Autocar -

Filed under: Convertibles, Euro, FIAT, Rendered Speculation

Autocar has cooked up the latest rendering of the forthcoming Abarth Roadster, and while it keeps the basic shape of previous images, it adds a more distinct Fiat flavor to the front.

The Roadster will form one prong of Abarth's three-model lineup, joining the Punto and 500 variants, but will be based off a new platform, complete with an engine mated amidships, shared by a new Fiat Group vehicle, likely the Lancia Fulvietta.

Power is expected to come courtesy of the 500 Abarth's turbocharged 1.4-liter, putting 135-150 hp to the rear wheels. Sales are likely to begin sometime in 2013 and the Abarth Roadster is expected to carry a sticker price of £12,000.

[Source: Autocar]

Rendered Speculation: Abarth Coupe ala Autocar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat owner gets revenge for unreliable van -

Filed under: Euro, Commercial Trucks, FIAT, Carsumer Advocacy

Ben Terrett, a graphic designer in London saw this FIAT Doblo and snapped a photo. We thank him for his expert eye and quick reflexes. While at first glance this might seem to be a commercial van covered with advertising for the driver's company, it is in fact a van covered with angst. The sides and rear spell out a laundry list of complaints the owner has with it: "This FIAT is very unreliable, 2 new clutches, 2 new flywheels, 2 new master cylinders, 2 new servos, Since new, Nothing but aggro." Apparently this guy isn't too happy with his little FIAT and hasn't gotten any satisfaction from his dealer. As Terrett points out, it looks like a pretty effective way to take revenge. Thanks for the tip, James!

[Source: Noisy Decent Graphics]

Fiat owner gets revenge for unreliable van originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In addition to Nissan/Renault, Chrysler has been talking with Tata, Fiat -

Filed under: Government/Legal, Hirings/Firings/Layoffs, Chrysler, LLC., GM, Nissan, Renault, FIAT, Tata, Rumormill

Bob Nardelli, Chrysler's current CEO, has given his employees the closest thing to an admission as we are likely to see that the company has been in serious negotiations with other automakers regarding future product plans and possibly even mergers. As has been widely reported over the weekend, Chrysler has apparently had discussions with General Motors regarding a tie-up between the two automakers, and the rumormill is churning away with stories that GM isn't the only suitor. Carlos Ghosn already has a history of merging automakers, and his Nissan/Renault partnership has naturally been recalled as a possible mate with Chrysler, as have Fiat and Tata Motors.

Remember that there's nothing concrete here to report, just speculation. At this point, all we know is that Nardelli admits that there are "third parties who are interested in exploring future possibilities with Chrysler" and that "as the company evaluates strategic options to maximize core operations and leverage its assets, we engage in a dialogue with these parties." Sounds pretty vague, wouldn't you say? These talks can be routine or they could be much more. We'll just have to keep an interested eye on the news.

[Source: The Detroit News]

In addition to Nissan/Renault, Chrysler has been talking with Tata, Fiat originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paris 2008: Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse -

Filed under: Motorsports, Euro, Paris Motor Show, Hatchbacks, FIAT

Click above for high-res gallery of the Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse

With the revival of the Abarth tuning division, Fiat is serious about motorsports. They've been racking up victories in the Intercontinental Rally Championship with the Punto, and have even been sponsoring Valentino Rossi's MotoGP Yamaha. And to drive the point home, while the "esseesse" (read: SS) version of the Cinquecento Abarth was the division's new reveal, it was this racing version, called the Assetto Corse, that took center stage.

The Assetto Corse is, of course, based on the same Fiat 500 that's been selling like adorable little hotcakes in every market it's hit so far. But the cute factor is gone, replaced by big air scoops, giant wings, roll cages and little scorpion badges everywhere. (And we do mean everywhere.) The little racing car that could is packed with a 1.4-liter 16-valve turbocharged four driving 190 hp through a six-speed shifter to the front set of 17" powder-coated white alloys hiding 4-piston Brembo calipers. The interior has a full roll cage and racing bucket, and an aggressive aero package sets the exterior apart from its street-bound progenitors. Check out the hotness for yourself in the gallery below.

Gallery: 2008 Paris: Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse LIVE

Paris 2008: Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paris 2008: Fiat 500 DIESEL - it's not what you think -

Filed under: Euro, Paris Motor Show, Hatchbacks, FIAT

Click above for more live shots of the Fiat 500 DIESEL

Perhaps it isn't the most interesting live reveal that took place in Paris, but we managed to get a few shots of the new Fiat 500 by DIESEL anyway. Yes, there is an optional 75-horsepower 1.3 Multijet diesel engine, complete with a particulate filter to keep things squeaky clean, but that's not why it's called the DIESEL edition. That moniker comes from the Italian clothing company, which lends its name and the styling talents of DIESEL head designer with a head Lars Schwartz. Outside, the 500 is painted in your choice of Green DIESEL, Brown DIESEL or Black DIESEL. Name recognition much? Surely the most striking bit of kit is inside, where the seats are upholstered in denim with contrasting stitching. Fortunately, the look is much more upscale than that of the Levi's Gremlins and Jeans Beetles of the '70s. Proof is in our complete gallery below.

Gallery: Fiat 500 Diesel edition LIVE

Gallery: Fiat 500 by DIESEL

Paris 2008: Fiat 500 DIESEL - it's not what you think originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paris 2008: Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse -

Filed under: Euro, Paris Motor Show, Hatchbacks, FIAT

Click above for high-res gallery of the Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse

Abarth, the high-performance wing of Fiat, got to finally unveil its hotted up version of the 500 hatch at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The 500 Abarth esseesse (that's "SS" in Italian) takes Fiat's throwback three-door and adds a road-hugging ground effects kit with a new lower front fascia, Abarth-spec 17-inch white wheels, a lowered sport suspension and, most importantly, a turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder producing 160 hp and a peak torque rating of 170 lb-ft in "sport mode". We thought Abarth would fit the 500 esseesse with a six-speed transmission, but the specs reveal that it will be one cog short with a five-speed manual. Still, Abarth claims it will claw its way to 62 mph in 7.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 131 mph. Performance specs aside, we bet drag racing and runs to the rev limiter aren't half as much fun in the 500 esseesse as simply dashing down a twisty mountain pass.

Gallery: Paris 2008: Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse LIVE

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Paris 2008: Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat creates special edition Fiat 500 Lupin III -

Filed under: Coupes, Economy, Japan, Marketing/Advertising, Hatchbacks, FIAT, Special/Limited Editions

If the song is true that "to everything, turn turn turn, there is a season, turn turn turn," then we're going to need a lot more seasons for the Fiat 500. In addition to versions by StudioTorino, Diesel and Abarth, not to mention a convertible and an F1-themed run of 12, Fiat is making a special edition 500 to celebrate the car's appearance in the movie Lupin III: Green vs Red.

The Japanese anime film itself celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Lupin III series of movies, which began in 1979 when gentleman thief Lupin III used a yellow Fiat 500. While the film is out now on DVD, the special edition Fiat 500 in yellow livery and graced with Lupin's image won't come around until the latter half of 2009, and probably only in Japan. If Fiat keeps this up, it might just challenge the Ford Mustang for the title of Most Gratuitous Special Editions Differentiated by Inconsequential Details. Thanks for the tip, catgirlshyla!

[Source: Fiat 500 News]

Fiat creates special edition Fiat 500 Lupin III originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paris '08 Preview: Lancia Ypsilon Versus edition -

Filed under: Trends, Euro, Hatchbacks, FIAT, Special/Limited Editions

Click for hi res gallery of the Versus edition Lancia Ypsilon

The other day I was sitting at a beachside bar where they had Fashion TV playing on flatscreens around the place and I couldn't help notice that while some of the stuff looked great, the rest looked horrible. Looks like the same trend has applied itself to automotive design, as Italian fashion house Versace has forged a new relationship with another automaker. But while the Versace edition Lamborghini Murcielago looks cooler than air conditioning in Alaska, somehow this new Lancia Ypsilon doesn't quite cut it.

That's probably more Lancia's fault than Versace's, but the overall package, thorough though it is, leaves much to be desired. Created with Versace's second brand Versus, the special edition Ypsilon is sprayed bronze, much like the customers likely to buy it. The Versus logo is applied all over the interior and exterior of the car, which features matching bronze chromework and rims. The Lancia Ypsilon Versus edition will be unveiled in concept form next week in Paris, and will be produced in a limited run of 500 examples starting in March next year. This isn't the first designer edition Ypsilon, following the previous Momo edition, but Lancia's going to need something better than a new paint job to extract itself from the bronze age. For our part, we'd sooner go for the Diesel edition Fiat 500. Press release after the jump and images in the gallery below.

Gallery: Lancia Ypsilon Versus edition

[Source: Lancia]

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Paris '08 Preview: Lancia Ypsilon Versus edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paris Preview: Fiat Abarth 500 esse esse revealed -

Filed under: Euro, Paris Motor Show, Hatchbacks, FIAT

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse

The first official images of the production Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse (SS) have made their way onto the Web and as suspected, it's as racy as a hot hatch can get.

The esseesse is fitted with a full body kit consisting of a new front fascia, lower side skirts and a redesigned rear bumper housing a diffuser and pair of chrome exhaust tips, while 17-inch (?) wheels and a small spoiler round out the appearance package.

Inside, a set of bolstered buckets keep drivers planted in the bends and expect a revised IP, red trim and Abarth logos emblazoned into the dash. No engine specs have been released yet, but expect the turbocharged 1.4-liter to put around 160 hp through a six-speed manual before it reaches the front wheels through a Q2 Torsen C limited slip differential.

All the details will be revealed next week when we make the trek across the Atlantic to cover the Paris Motor Show. Stay tuned.

Gallery: Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse

[Source: Autoblog.it]

Paris Preview: Fiat Abarth 500 esse esse revealed originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat 500 by DIESEL on sale in Europe -

Filed under: Economy, Euro, Hatchbacks, FIAT, Special/Limited Editions

Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Fiat 500 by DIESEL

Starting today, Europeans will be able to order the Fiat 500 by DIESEL. Yes, we know the car's already offered with a diesel, but we're not referring to the MultiJet engine here. This is a two-year special run done in partnership with the Italian clothing company. This style exercise is supposed to transform the 500 into an 'Urban Survival Vehicle." Apparently, all that's required for "urban survival" are some DIESEL logos, new trim on the bumpers and bodywork, exclusive wheels, three paint colors, and a dressed-up interior. 100-horsepower cars also get yellow brake calipers. Seeing as how 10,000 "by DIESEL" cars are planned, we have a feeling that the folks who really want one will find a way to get one. This isn't exactly as limited as some other 500s we've seen lately. Thanks to A-rod for the heads-up.

Gallery: Fiat 500 by DIESEL

[Source: FIAT]

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Fiat 500 by DIESEL on sale in Europe originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat considering Dino-badged Elise -

Filed under: Time Warp, Sports/GTs, Etc., Ferrari, FIAT

Say Dino, and people immediately think of something Italian. Most likely, you'll think of either a Rat-Pack crooner or a Ferrari, but there's a third Dino, and that's the one we're talking about. Fiat's thinking of resurrecting its Dino sub-brand with a version of the next generation of Lotus Elise. While the original Dino looked like an Iso Grifo and helped Ferrari homologate a V6 engine for competition, the new Dino will be all about Fiat finding a niche and filling it. Fiat's looking to snag untapped buyers, and if it can accomplish that without having to engineer an entire new car, everyone wins, especially if it looks as good as the old Dino. Aping the Dino 246 wouldn't be unwelcome, either.

[Source: CAR]

Fiat considering Dino-badged Elise originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fiat Albea

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Details info: Alternative names:

Fiat Siena (Nanya - People\’s Republic of China)

Fiat Petra (Fiat - Egypt)

Sales Company:

Available version:

1.2 16v Speedgear

1.2 16v

1.5

1.6 16v

Previous version:

Variation:

Fiat Albea Limousine 4d

Assembly Plants:

Fiat (Egypt)

Fiat (India)

Fiat (Turkey)

Nanya (People\’s Republic of China)

Info: A Siena with some modifications.

Donors:

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Fiat Barchetta

Thursday, November 3rd, 2005

Details info: Alternative names:

Fiat Barchetta Roadster 2d

Sales Company:

Available version:

1.8 16v

Previous version:

Variation:

Holzer (Germany) Fiat Barchetta tuning

Roadster 2d

Assembly Plants:

Info: Named after a “small boat”, the Barchetta is a stylish and accomplished sports car in the mould of a Mazda MX5, BMW Z3 or MG TF. It is not produced in right-hand-drive form for the UK market.

Update 03.2003.

Donors:

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Fiat Idea

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

Details info: Alternative names:

Fiat Idea MPV

Sales Company:

Available version:

1.2 16v

1.3 Multijet 16v

1.4 16v

1.9 Multijet

Previous version:

Variation:

Fiat Idea MPV

Lancia (Italy) Musa

Assembly Plants:

Donors:

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Fiat Multipla

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

Details info: Alternative names:

Fiat Multipla MPV

Sales Company:

Available version:

1.6 16v Blupower

1.6 16v

1.9 JTD

Previous version:

Variation:

Fiat Multipla MPV

(2004 - )

Assembly Plants:

Info: Revised Multipla featuring less shocking styling.

Donors:

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Fiat Barchetta 1.8 16V /2000/

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005

Details info:

Type : ��
Amount of the Doors : 2
The Place Seatings : 2
The Place Seatings ��. : 2
Sizes and mass : Length x width x height, mm : 3916 x 1640 x 1265 : Wheel base, mm : 2275 : Mass, kgs : 1060 : Full mass, kgs : 1260 : Service load, kgs : 200 : Volume of the luggage rack, l : 165
Type of the engine : gasoline
Preparation to air gas : forced
Design of the engine : order right
�� : No
Amount cylinder : 4
Amount valve on cylinder : 4
Volume of the engine, sm3 : 1747
Maximum engine size, sq / ls : 96 / 131
Frequency of the rotation under maximum power about/mines : 6300
Maximum turning moment, Nm : 164
Frequency of the rotation under maximum turning moment about/mines : 4300
Class bad material : Euro3
Drive : front
Gearbox : manual
Amount of the issues : 5
Front springs : spring
Back springs : spring
Front brake : disc
Back brake : disc
Buses : 195/55R15H
Buses back travell about :
Runaway before 100 km/ch, sec. : 8.9
Maximum velocity, km/ch : 200
Consuption fuel in town cycle, l/100 km : 11.8
Consuption fuel in country cycle, l/100 km : 6.6
Consuption fuel average, l/100 km : 8.5
Volume of the tank, l. : 51
Type fuel : Super

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