Neubauer, the official Abarth dealer in Paris, revealed today its custom Abarth 500 Limited Edition. Ok, you would say what is so special at this vehicle, right? Well, the new vehicle comes with a special gray color used also on Maserati cars, a new Abarth Record Monza exhaust system which ads an extra 5 hp, a pair of Sabelt Abarth Corsa sport buckets, tinted windows and a Blue & MEMAP Abarth GPS. The new car will be offered in a limited edition of just 10 units so if you really want one you must hurry! No words about the price yet! Photo gallery after the jump!

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ENVI, a special team within Chrysler dedicated to electric drive vehicles, has been displaying electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles at various auto shows the past couple of years but it has yet to launch an eco-friendly car into the market. We’ve received news reports that production of such a car from ENVI may be nearing.

Fiat is said to be looking to build an electric version of its retro-chic 500, and Chrysler may be in charge of developing the EV powertrain. An Autocar report quotes Chrysler board member Alfredo Altavilla to have said that the project is “going very well.” He added that the electric powertrain would come from Chrysler’s R&D groups. Since the 500 will be sold in America through Chrysler dealers, many have concluded that the little Fiat would be an ideal first vehicle, which will directly compete against the electric Mini E. If ever the Chrysler-powered 500 does get created, it wouldn’t be the first. A British firm had already beaten it by unveiling an EV variant as a concept for the 2008 British motor show.

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All of you folks know that Fiat launched a brand new engine called Multiair (received by the Alfa Romeo MiTo), showing a better fuel consumption but also smaller CO2 emissions. Well, it appears that this new engine will also be used on the Abarth versions of Fiat’s 500 and Grande Punto Evo. The new Abarth 500 Multiair will deliver around 167 hp while the Grande Punto will show a maximum output of 200 hp. Of course, the new engine will also be fitted on the upcoming 500 Abarth Cabrio.

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The Fiat 500 has been getting tons of attention due to its look and this translates to plenty of sales too. Most of these buyers are new to the brand, making it all the more impressive.

That’s precisely why there will be more Fiats bearing that more rounded design. The mainstay of Fiat sales, the next-generation Punto supermini, is believed to be the first model to wear the new look. Expect to see it around 2011. Also garnering plenty of praise is Fiat’s styling for the Grande Punto and the Bravo. Still, you can’t please everybody. Because of sportier styling flaunted by the current models, many female buyers were turned off. Continued after the jump!

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The 51st edition of the Sanremo Rally will see the brand new Abarth 500 R3T, a new rally car based on the popular Fiat 500. The new vehicle will enter the Group R3T and will carry a 1368 cm3 engine with a Garrett GT1446a fixed geometry turbocharger capable to deliver an impressive 180 hp (132 kW) at 5500 rpm and 300 Nm at 3000 rpm.

The engine will be connected to a 6-speed sequential gearbox with multiplate self-locking differential, with adjustable suspension system, adjustable racing shock-absorbers and 7” x 17” OZ asphalt rims. Also, a new Brembo braking system was installed as well as a welded roll-bar and the FIA type-approved seats with 6 seat belt anchorage points. Photo gallery after the jump!

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We’ve already told you about the collaboration of Abarth and Ferrari resulting to Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” but since we’re so excited about it, we thought it best to remind you. The exclusive model was shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show and boasts several unique features, engine upgrades, interior or exterior enhancements.

The car is painted the striking red color codenamed Scuderia Red, seen on many Ferrari models. The exterior has also been customized with a Ferrari inspired design, carbon fiber door mirrors and racing stripes, wheels and rear air intakes painted in Racing Grey. Check out its 17-inch alloy wheels with dark finish. Also available are Xenon headlights with dipped and main beam functions. With regards to its interiors, the car features bucket sport seats finished in black leather and with a seat base made of carbon fiber. The steering wheel is covered by black leather with red leather inserts. Photo gallery after the jump!

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This is the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari - a limited-edition Fiat 500, which was launched today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Fiat hopes that the car will appeal to Ferrari owners who want a small everyday car, tapping a similar market that Aston Martin is eyeing with its Toyota iQ-based Cygnet. However, the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari will have more performance than the Cygnet, as it is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged T-Jet engine with more than 177bhp.

This is linked to an electromechanical paddle-shift gearbox.The suspension and braking systems have been strengthened to cope with the extra power; 284mm Brembo discs with four-piston calipers provide stopping power.More details and photo gallery after the jump!

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If you thought that Hamann is specialized only in tuning the most powerful cars in the world you have to reconsider this because the Germans unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show the new Fiat 500 Largo, a new customization program for the small hatchback.

The new customization kit includes a new front bumper with integrated LED-lights, new wing extensions at the front and at the back meant to broaden the car body by impressive 30 millimetres at the front- and 35 millimetres at the back axle, new side sills, a new rear roof spoiler and a redesigned rear bumper with integrated air diffuser and 4-pipe exhaust system. The kit is completed by the new Largo Forged Anodized wheels available in 8.0 x 18 for the front- and 9.0 x 18 for the rear axle wrapped in tyres measuring 215/35 ZR18 or 225/35 ZR18. More details and photos after the jump!

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The alliance between Ferrari and Abarth is bringing to us a limited-edition Fiat 500, named the 695 Tributo Ferrari. The car features aesthetic and mechanical upgrades and will be painted in the same red color as a Ferrari. Under the hood, it will have the same 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline-powered engine but after some tweaking can now provide a maximum power of 180 bhp.

The engine is mated to a six-speed paddleshift transmission featuring a race configuration and contributing to the final performance figures of the car. Such a powerful engine obviously requires an upgraded suspension system brought by Ferrari and red Brembo brakes for improved braking performance. Also available are 17-inch alloy wheels inspired by Ferrari models. Interiors got tweaked as well, with the future project to boast black leather seats with carbon fiber shells. Photo gallery and press release after the jump!

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Ferrari and Abarth have come together to create the smallest hot hatch ever — the ultimate limited-edition version of the Fiat 500. There’s no doubt that the car named the 695 Tributo Ferrari will make Italian supercar history. The car carries the Maranello firm’s traditional Scuderia Red paint job while inside, there are black leather seats with carbon fiber shells.

The hide-trimmed steering wheel features red inserts to match the exterior. Upgrades aren’t limited to aesthetics though since the 1.4-liter turbocharged petrol engine has been modified to develop more than 180bhp. There’s a race-derived six-speed paddleshift gearchange. To cope with the extra power, Ferrari has upgraded the suspension. Bright red Brembo brakes have been added to boost stopping power. Clearly getting inspiration from the old Ferraris are the unique 17-inch alloys. No pricing announcements have been made.

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