As a matter of fact, public realized that the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Sportster has become more than just a compact and practical vehicle. If customer put it in the hands of an after market company that knows what its doing, impressive things can actually come out of it.
Interior
Regarding the interior equipments, the car has been inspired by Lazzarini Design and now German tuner G-Tech is apparently proving that they can make the best of the Abarth 500 model. Armed with a host of artistic and involuntary enhancements, the Abarth 500 Sportster is well-equipped than the standard 500 model.
Exterior
For the exterior styling and features, the Fiat 500 Abarth Sportster’s roof has been lowered by 14 cm. The front fascia has also been reworked and a new set of alloy wheels have been added. Inside, there’s the addition of a pair of a carbon fiber trim and the addition of sports seats. While these enhancements do look good on paper, the highlight of G-Tech’s program are three different engine modifications that include two road-ready versions and one that’s ready for some race track action.
Engine
Under the bonnet, the base 230CV variant upgrades on the car’s 1.4-liter engine, generating an output of 230 hp and 243 lb-ft. of torque. Not as much when you add an adjustable rear wing, bigger wheel arches, and a G-Tech INOX Le Mans exhaust system with electronically-operated exhaust valves into the mix. With these in tow, that’s an output of 260 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. Then there will be the track version, which has been dubbed the Sportster GT/R. With a completely new 2.0-liter engine, the 500 Sportster will be capable of delivering 350 hp and 332 lb-ft. of maximum torque.
Price
The price range of 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Sportster starts from $32.475.
