Here is the new Abarth 595 Pista.
Though you wouldn't know it from the name, one look is all it takes to tell
you're looking at an upgraded version of the Fiat 500, joining the Scoprion
marque's lineup alongside the standard 595, 595 Turismo, and 595 Competizione.
The Pista version packs a 1.4-liter turbo four rated
at 160 horsepower, propelling it to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 214 km/h roughly the same specs as the US-spec Fiat 500 Abarth.
It features cross-drilled brakes, Koni rear
suspension, 17-inch alloys, Abarth Record Monza exhaust, on-board telemetry
system the works, to give it more performance appeal. Buyers can
specify the colors of the brake calipers as well as the front and rear bumper
inserts, and choose between manual or sequential transmissions.
The 595 Pista will be joined by the 695 XSR edition
that celebrates Abarth's partnership with Yamaha's MotoGP racing team. It gets
a special grey livery, added carbon-fiber trim, Akrapovic exhaust, Eibach
springs, Koni rear shocks, even bigger Brembo brakes than the 595 Pista, and a
more potent engine good for 165 hp. Only 695 hatchbacks and another 695
convertibles will be offered.
Abarth will also bring with it to Geneva two
examples of the 124 Spider, including one with sports seats that are apparently
special enough to warrant the car's Scorpione designation.
