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The New Fiat 500 Abarth (only) Thread

Discussion in 'Other Italian' started by dave80gtsi, Apr 29, 2013.

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  1. Streetsurfer

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  2. Rags747

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    Just a fancy trim level, Not the same power as the Abarth. Abarth is the one u want. I have a 13 with 30k trouble free miles, figured I would upgrade to a new one as they have been discontinued. Forget finding a 5 speed, have done the Autotrader search for any distance and their may be 5 total.
     
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  3. Turns out that the GQ is the same car as the Abarth & still is an Abarth. Same 160 hp engine & suspension. The difference is the seats & emblems. The engine cover is not the red cover. Some have a muffler & are a little more quiet, others do not. This is the window sticker from one.

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  4. NürScud

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    Thank you!
     
  5. Rags747

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    Yep you are correct. I always saw it as just another Fiat Special Edition. Basically it’s just a less boy racer version of the Abarth. Seats, steering wheel, emblems and exhaust seem to be the difference. Do you have one?
    http://www.fiat500usa.com/2013/08/fiat-500c-gq-edition-revealed.html
     
  6. Nope, just found a few & was curious.
     
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    Its a blast. Mine is getting another 60 hp as we speak
     
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    The infamous window regulator fell apart in our white 2013. Replacement was about $100 and 2 hours of work. Stupid design, they're all going to break eventually.
     
  10. That's sweet. What are you doing?
     
  11. ttforcefed

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    the car feesl like an animal and sounds like one too! looking for a 4 wheel drive hydraulic dyno to get a proper test!
     
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    I'm about to pull the trigger on a '13. Has the leather seats, Beats Audio, sunroof, heated seats. Not sure what other options are available besides 17" wheels.
    Very clean, 35k miles.
    It's red with white Mirrors and Abarth stripe. I would like to swap the stripe to black and wrap the mirrors.
    Probably end up with some tuning, but will keep it stock for a bit.

    These are amazing deals.
     
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    You’re gonna need 17 inch wheels. Luckily, mine are for sale :).
     
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    What kind of 17's do you have for sale? Pics/price?
     
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  19. ShineKen

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    Firehawks are the tires to get imo.
     
  20. ttforcefed

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    I went with the michelins and they grip pretty good!
     
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