The Fiat 500 Sport has been the ultimate form of urban utilitarian transport for me and I even find myself happy to be back behind the wheel after testing an Audi sedan for a week. There is just something grin-inducing about a light, sprightly, 4 cylinder hatchback with a good manual transmission that makes driving enjoyable. Prev Post Bentley Fiat 500 Abarth seats up to four passengers, gets from 24 to 28 miles per gallon in city roads, and 32 to 33 mpg on the highways. The vehicle comes with a 4-wheel drive and gets from 111 to 160 of horsepower. The Fiat 500 Abarth comes with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that is associated with either a 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual Hello all. I am exploring the feasibility of installing the Abarth engine in a track specific chassis. One issue that I am exploring is what it's going to take to get a standalone ECU setup. Am speaking to a couple of guys about it, and am pretty confident that issue can be dealt with. The other question is how the motor will The fuel consumption is okay because the car is so light and has a small engine, but it is nothing close to what the manufacturer claims and a regular Fiat 500 will be shades better than the Abarth. Reliability isn't terrible and Fiat have come a long way over the past decade or so with regard to that. Fiat 500 Abarth buying guide - Fiat 500 Abarth buying checkpoints The message we got from the specialists we talked to is that the Abarth 500 is a well-built, reliable, durable car. Fact. as far as I can tell the model# RL892938AF but the shop gave us 68325875AA. Assuming you're in the USA, the Abarth & 500T have the SAME turbo. Exactly the same. Whoever told you they're different doesn't know what they're talking about. Also, there are lots of sources for rebuilt OR new turbos. It'll handle better in snow, gets better mileage, is more reliable, costs less to maintain and, most important, this isn't the last year of the Veloster. New price is similar and you'll find them on the lots for a test drive, instead of waiting weeks for delivery. If I were buying a 500 for delivery service, I'd go for the Pop. My Abarth, has been very reliable in its first year of ownership, nothing has gone wrong with it and its fuel economy is decent, considering its increased performance over a standard 500. Mileage: 93,980 miles MPG: 28 city / 33 hwy Body Style: Hatchback Engine: 4 Cyl 1.4 L Transmission: Manual. Description: Used 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth with Front-Wheel Drive, Heated Seats, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, Side Airbag, Heated Mirrors, USB Adapter, Rear Bench Seat, Turbocharger, and Seat Memory. More. Discussion on the modern Fiat 500 Abarth. General and Technical information on our performance parts and other assorted products. Guides and Documents related to the installation process of our products. New projects or products currently in development. Threads related to tuning and development for our EURO+DRIVE tuning system. 5SBUBv.