Cooperation between Italian auto giant Fiat and Diesel fashion brand continues in full force. Once in 2008. they created a special performance of the model 500, now did the same with its convertible version. The car will be produced 6500 units, which will be marked with unique cosmetic changes, both outside and inside. Its official debut will take place on April 12 in Japan and sales will start in May, with the price in Europe of € 18,000. Fiat 500C Diesel has the exclusive 16-inch wheels and external strips with caps on them, like features clothing for the fashion brand, a modification 1.4 (100 h.p.) has received and colored in yellow brakes. The interior upholstery fabric similar to denim and is edged with yellow contrasting thread. Decorative elements are in a special satin chrome on the ball of a gear lever stands proud of the emblematic image of the logo of the Diesel. Diesel version of Fiat 500C will be available with four engines. These are the petrol 1.2 (69 h.p.) and 1.4 (100 h.p.) and diesel 1.3 Multijet (75 h.p.) and 1.3 Multijet II (95 h.p.) and combined with manual or automatic transmission.
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In 2008. was shown electric Fiat 500, developed by British company Nice, but next month the Top Marques exhibition in Monaco (April 15 to 18) will see one more electric-based compact model of the Italians. This time the design was made by the company Atomik Cars, for a donor has used up the Fiat 500 Abarth. Atomik car called 500, but is not yet known whether its planned production. For Atomik Cars currently do not report many details of its concept, but found that it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for impressive 5.6 sec which is 1.8 sec purposes. faster than the Fiat 500 Abarth. Atomik 500 has a system of permanent four-wheel drive, assuming that there are two synchronized electric motor at each wheel, and thermoelectric cooling module. Battery pack then, received the name LiFePO4, is made of lithium, iron and phosphate. So far no other similar electric batteries which, according Atomik Cars are loaded much more quickly, withstand temperatures to 500 degrees Celsius and have much more life.
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One of the hottest places the exhibition in Geneva is to stand Abarth, where the Italians have put forward their versions of the new Fiat Punto Evo and convertible Fiat 500C. Punto Evo Abarth is fitted with a petrol turbo 1.4 Multiair, which is 162 h.p. power and its maximum torque of 250 Nm achieved. at 2 250 rev/min. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 7.9 sec while its average fuel consumption is 6.0l/100km. Hot convertible 500C Abarth also relies on a 1.4-liter engine, but it is the family Turbo T-Jet. His power is 138 h.p. and its maximum torque – 206 Nm at 2 000 rev/min. Minicar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 8.1 sec, a top speed of 205 km/h and consumes an average of 6.5l/100km mileage. Both cars received optical packets, new wheels and upgraded interiors. Future owners of Punto Evo Abarth will also have four modes of driving, and those of 500C Abarth will enjoy electric folding roof, whose color can be black or gray.
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Already we have witnessed numerous adjustments to the Fiat 500 minicar from all tuning companies, including Hamann, but the Germans have decided to develop another, this time designed for modifications hot 500 Abarth and 500 Abarth SS. From Hamann offers several levels of increasing power of the engine 500 Abarth and 500 Abarth SS, whose standard capacities were 135 and 160 h.p. while tuning peak that reached the second modification to the phenomenal minicar 275 h.p. Depending on the engine tuning, it includes changes to pistons, intercoler, clutch, gearbox, flywheel, ECU-it, turbochargers, air filter and exhaust system. Both modifications have been hot too full aerodynamic package including new bumpers, side skirts, wheel arches, rear spoiler and lower sports suspension, more powerful braking 4-stroke and 18-inch black wheels, and is offered as an option also limited slip differential.
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The new Fiat Bravo impresses with its dynamic lines and certainly is a delight to the eye. The car is very elegant, and sleek front with its elongated headlamps, the bottom line of windows and reminiscent of the old Bravo stops contributing to sports broadcasting. The design of Italian cars has always been leading in this case also no exception. Inside the passenger compartment space is large, the front is quite wide, the rear seats also have enough space in height. This feeling of width is influenced by the lateral line of windows, and rear are much smaller than before and this creates a sense of narrow, but that does not in any way affect the comfort. There is ample room for greater passenger and head and knee, but with the proviso that the front seats must be in the most extreme positions. Boot with its 400 liters is a guarantee for a relaxing trip. The materials used are high in the cockpit, the dashboard design is superb. Construction does not surrender the leaders in the class, such as assembly shows no weaknesses. Bravo is the engine of a 120 hp, the working volume is 1368 cc Of course, as probably guess where this power comes to turbocharging. Amazing feeling but in no case for such a small engine, more so with its approximately 1300 kg dry weight Fiat Bravo is not at all easy. As we have said engine has a turbo, but everything is very different from the old turbine.
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Fiat revealed yesterday by the new generation model Doblo, which has received more modern look, more interior space and more powerful engines. The car will be available in January from December but still will take orders for its European dealers at the company. New Fiat Doblo has developed an entirely new platform, with a long wheelbase for this segment (2 755 mm) Thanks to which the volume of the cargo compartment is increased to 790l., Or 40l. more than that of his predecessor. Engines, which will be available passing are one petrol and three diesel, whose facilities are between 90 and 135 h.p., all they have received and start / stop system. At a later stage will be introduced a new diesel engine combined with robotized transmission, and environmental modification, which will operate the engine with gasoline and methane. Fiat also demonstrated by how it looks and cargo version of the model known as the Doblo Cargo. It will be available in seven different versions tailored to the needs of transport companies in various business areas. Data from the Italians, the cargo version has a 1.3-liter diesel engine consumes per 4.8l/100km. fuel and can more than 1 250 km one tank. Depending on the version, Fiat Doblo will be equipped with various features such as automatic climate control, cruise control, Parktronic, Navigation and others.
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From Abarth has presented the exhibition in Frankfurt its model 695 Tributo Ferrari. In Sanremo even showed their sport R3T. Now a division of Fiat spy photos revealed its version of the Fiat 500C. Data model for the forthcoming Abarth 500C appeared several months ago but only now are shot spy photos of the product version of the model that was constructed in the Officine 83 Mirafiori factory of the company. It is expected to debut the car place in March Motor Show in Geneva. While information appears to possibly update Punto Abarth. It is said that will be made cosmetic changes to it. The car is expected to compete successfully with the new Fiat Punto Evo. Punto Abarth will be equipped with a 1.4-liter engine with a power MultiAir 170 hp, used Quadifoglio Verde version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo.
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During the tenth round of this year’s championship IRC, held this weekend in San Remo, racing tuner Abarth, which is owned by Fiat, presented a rally version of the model 500. According to the Italian edition La Repubblica, the so-called R3T Abarth 500 will take part in that championship next year and will compete in Group R3T, in which drivers of vehicles must have a volume greater than 1.6-liters. Competitive Fiat 500 Abarth is fitted with a 1.4-liter gasoline engine with a power 180 h.p. Garret GT turbo and 1446, which is combined with six-speed transmission with double clutch and limited slip differential. Abarth 500 R3T has also received additional lamps in front, fully adjustable and adaptable to riding style of the individual driver suspension, powerful Brembo brake mechanism and 17-inch wheels OZ.
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Before us is the new Fiat Qubo Trekking, a car by Fiat which say it is “suitable for nature lovers and outdoor sports. Fiat Qubo Trekking will have its official premiere in Frankfurt. The car has a 1.3 Multijet engine with maximum power 74 hp. The car has a system of Fiat “Traction +” for traction control, which gives some characteristics of off-road version of the new Fiat Qubo. According to producers of Fiat, this model has capabilities comparable to those of light crossover. System “Traction +” operates at speeds above 27 km / h after the inclusion of a button on the dashboard. It is electronically simulated auto-locking mechanical differential, including brake spinning (sliding) and the transfer wheel moving moment on the wheel that has a good contact with the road. In line with off-road capability of the car, its height above the road has increased by 20 mm compared with the standard Qubo. In the appearance of a new version Trekking see front bumper, protective bark, the roof rails, dark tinted rear windows and curved arches above the wings.
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During the exhibition in Frankfurt opens its doors to visitors on September 17, will debut new-look Fiat Punto, which along with cosmetic and mechanical changes and received the name Punto Evo instead Grande Punto. The car is longer by 30 millimeters. of this model, its current length is 4 060 mm. Cosmetic changes are made all over the passenger compartment, but most noticeable are the front and the interior has received new seats, dashboard and instrument panel. Punto has received a renewed and more advanced and efficient engines, which have a Start & Stop system. The car will be available with petrol 1.4 Multiair, which is 10 percent less fuel, 10 percent more powerful and 15% more torque than the standard 1.4-liter unit. Punto Evo will be available with the latest generation of diesel 1.3 Multijet, which is 2 percent less costly than previous releases and 30 percent less harmful emissions. By Fiat will introduce LPG modification and working with the two fuels, which will be able to travel 1 500 km without recharging.
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