Abarth bringing its 500C and Punto Evo to Geneva

Abarth bringing its 500C and Punto Evo to Geneva

Abarth, the legendary scorpion badged tuner, will bring two new models to Geneva, based on Fiat’s latest products.

The 500C is the open-top version of Fiat’s successful retro car. It isn’t a real convertible per se, as its retractable roof slides off between fixed roof rails and the B and C-pillars of the hatchaback are retained. Abarth’s take comes with a 140 bhp 1.4-litre turbo paired to a five-speed robotised manual ‘box with shift paddles, endowing the cute little car with a 0-100 km/h time of 7.9 seconds. There are also bigger rims and brakes, sports suspension, chunkier body work and a two-tone paint scheme.

Abarth bringing its 500C and Punto Evo to Geneva

The second model is the Punto Evo, Fiat’s recently revised supermini. Abarth’s hot looking version has a 165 bhp 1.4-litre MultiAir turbo, while there’s a 178 bhp Esseesse version for those who want more. Not quite a match for the Renaultsport Clio on paper, but still a lot of firepower for a small car.

Galleries of both cars (with some cool sketches) are after the jump.

Abarth 500C
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Abarth Punto Evo
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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • There is no price for Awesomeness!!

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  • Wira 1.8(A) DOHC UK on Feb 26, 2010 at 12:34 am

    Nice Abarth Punto Evo!!

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  • lkf0512 on Feb 26, 2010 at 12:37 am

    Or attractiveness…

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  • ago87 on Feb 26, 2010 at 12:49 am

    Not bad!

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  • mitlanevo on Feb 26, 2010 at 1:00 am

    that Punto is HOTTTTTTT!!!

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  • lets hope auto connextion will bring in these SEXY soon

    torino is no longer d frachise holder….i heard

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  • pelams on Feb 26, 2010 at 1:30 am

    punto evo!

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  • jaybon on Feb 26, 2010 at 1:54 am

    wow…i like this punto more that mini

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  • LightsStar on Feb 26, 2010 at 2:16 am

    Cool…..I wish i can drive that car…damn SEXY……

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  • immabastard on Feb 26, 2010 at 2:59 am

    The Punto looks hot, but does it handle well in our condition?

    It's like bringing over those tall Swedish bomb-shells to Malaysia, only to find them turning pink because of our weather, food etc2…spoil habis!

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  • Prismo on Feb 26, 2010 at 3:05 am

    i'm waiting for zino to complain about this TURBO's vehicle since he know everything about turbo engine…

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  • anti-morons on Feb 26, 2010 at 3:18 am

    deymm.. that punto is very good looking!

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  • chuakz on Feb 26, 2010 at 5:15 am

    pls pls pls bring the abarth 500 over….fuckin gorgeous car!!

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  • Mazda 3 MPS + ANTI P on Feb 26, 2010 at 7:17 am

    the normal 500 is already so expensive…..this version…would be crazyily priced

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  • Arcane (Member) on Feb 26, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    the Punto kinda look like an Aston Martin from the front..

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  • Mazda 3 MPS + ANTI P on Feb 26, 2010 at 8:11 pm

    if malaysia did not have to protect the stupid proton savvy. this could be the car we see very often on the road.

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  • patiniox on Feb 28, 2010 at 3:04 am

    i just hope that gov protect proton..

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