Unless you were hiding under a rock you’d know that the throwback Fiat 500 was receiving some special treatment from Abarth.
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Visually attractive, the package has some substance with a Petrol 1.4L 16v Turbo engine, pumping out 135 bhp (99 kW) @ 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 206 Nm at 3,000 rpm in ‘Sport’ mode (who cares about ‘normal’ mode specs). Suspension has also been overhauled with a change up with springs, dampers and rollbar. Abarth are also set to release a SS Assetto Corsa version of the Abarth so it’ll surely pump up the chest a little further.
Check out the TopGear article here, more pictures and the official press release available after the jump.
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Minor tweaks to an already good looking package were clearly the order of the day at Alfa with the launch of the new Alfa Romeo 147 Sport and Sport Q2 models in the UK. Not suprisingly the 147 Sport receives a number of interior and exterior cosmetic tweaks with Q2-type cloth seats, sports dials, aluminium pedals representing the large part of the interior evolution. The 147 Sport’s exterior also receives an update with 17″ 5 spoke rims, roof spoiler and a chrome exhaust. The 147 Sport Q2 also receives a Q2 LSD alongside an uprated suspension package increasing overall handling feel for those who enjoy chasing the twisty roads. The Q2 also receives a range of interior upgrades with the highlights including black leather sports seats, dual zone climate control.Available in Red, Grey and Black, these sexy hatches won’t be available for long with only 450 147 Sports models and 350 Q2 models scheduled for birth. |
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If it floats your boat, check out the full press release available below.
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| Following on the general theme over the last few days, the Ford Verve Concept has been offiically released at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Unfortunately it’s too early in the piece to be seeing any tanglible facts and figures available. The Verve Concept can certainly be reviewed in all it’s glory though as a visually masterpiece. The Verve will Ford’s next global car with variants evolving for the European, Asian and American (yes it’s going to the US) markets. | ||||||
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Click through for even more release images and the official UK and international press release.
John Cooper Works, the longstanding performance arm for the all mighty Mini is readying to debut the JCW Challenge in all it’s track loving glory @ the Frankfurt Motor Show this year.
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Higher speed, more torque, faster acceleration and increased levels of grip on the JCW Challenge will ensure this Mini will reach for the boiling point on the hot hatch temperature gauge.
Internally the JCW Challenge is all business. Designed straight for the track the JCW Challenge’s highlights include the full rollcage, HANS (Head And Neck Support) system, Sparco steering wheel and Recaro bucket seats. Externally a JCW Aerodynamics Kit enhances the ‘Get me on the track NOW’ image with adjustable rear spoiler, rear diffuser and performance front spoiler the highlights.
Most importantly of course, JCW haven’t scrimped on the mechanical upgrades with a long list of overall chassis and driveshaft improvements that ensure it not only handles like a go kart, but also delivers an additional 35 Hp (210 Hp in total) over the standard Cooper S.
Full mechanical details can be found in the press release on the click through. What an amazingly sexy vehicle.
Volkswagen have announced the release of the Golf GT Sport, a platform that has peaked most hatch lovers interest with the 1.4L twincharged engine. An amalgamation of the Golf GT and the Golf Sport, the GT sport features a number of highlights to up the excitement factor.
17″ multi-spoke ‘ClassiXs’ alloy wheels fitted with 225/45 R17 tyres provide a more aggressive stance whilst front styling born from the GTI and R32 platform add to the character of the GT Sport. Available in the 1.4L TSI or 2.0L TDI with the full range of platform options such as 2 / 4 door and 6 speed manual / DSG transmission, the GT Sport is going to sell quite well.
The supercharged and turbocharged 1.4L engine really does present an interesting option for buyers looking for a small car with a frugal engine and some considerable seat of the pants performance. The GT Sport really could present the best of both worlds.
Full press release after the jump.
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