jr
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The Fiat 500 has caused something of a stir since its launch, and it's even won the Car of the Year award, no mean feat for a little Fiat.
Enthusiastic drivers have been left wanting though, as the largest engine currently available in the 500 is the 100hp 1.4 as seen in the Panda 100HP. Thing is, the Panda is more fun to drive and is also cheaper.
Fiat are hoping to change all that with a 500 aimed at drivers. The 500 Abarth Opening Edition has a 160hp engine taking the 0-60 time to 7.4 seconds.
The Abarth also comes with red brake callipers, special 17'' alloy wheels finished in white or titanium, tinted glass and a red leather interior. There are only two exterior colours available- Pearl White or Campovolo Grey.
Only 100 of these cars will be offered- so if you fancy one it might be worth calling your local dealer very soon.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=18341
[Edited on 09-07-2008 by jr]
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DaveB
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I love those. missues doesn't though 
Saw loads of modded ones at Geneva this year! They look top
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Graham88
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Look wank
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BluKoo
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Slightly bigger wheels and that would be perfect.
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sand-eel
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only 100
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JohnNI
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Prefer the white, but would happily drive that!
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JM_16v
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when i was at goodwood yesterday i saw these in storage by the track there were loads of them the best colour is a pearlecent white they do. all come with red calipers and fancy stuff. i liked them
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John
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I quite like the look of these.
I seen a grown man driving one a week or so ago though, looked like he was sitting in the middle of a toy car, couldn't drive one about.
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willay
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lovely!
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nova_gteuk
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quote: Originally posted by Graham88
Look wank
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Fro
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Love the 500's and that is sexy!
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jr
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personally i love it
and the fact it actully looks like the orignal, which cant be said for the bmw mini
would easily have one on looks over the vxr
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Robin
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Love it, looks great in that colour too.
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mwg
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Cool but I wouldn't buy one
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Jambo
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very cool but i woulndt buy one
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pow
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Test drove one a while back as a poccible comp'ney car, nice to drive but nother special.
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Mobby
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defo
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M16KE B
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regurgitated rubbish! an insult to the original.
2008 gashness at its best
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RS6
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they look really nice!
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Nath
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quote: Originally posted by Matty G
Cool but I wouldn't buy one
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BYRON
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i have had a bright yellow one all week.
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nova_gteuk
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Bradley branning has a yellow one and it looks awfull
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AlunJ
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I do like these cars alot, sat in one down the fiat dealer and although its lush... I couldn't help but feel a little gay looking lol
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John G
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I like the 500s anyway, this is a very good improvement, would be more then happy to drive it
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BYRON
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quote: Originally posted by AlunJ
I couldn't help but feel a little gay looking lol
Hence why I no longer drive it. Black maybe...yellow was a touch embarrasing.
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