2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Base
The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Base is a 160-hp 1.4-liter turbocharged with a 5-speed manual, performance-tuned and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,000 MSRP and is rated at 31 mpg combined.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,000 ($31,141 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,700 ($32,132 *) |
| Destination Charge | $700 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | In-line four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged (1.4L SOHC MultiAir Turbo) |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 160 hp |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Belt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Bore and Stroke | 72.0 x 84.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, performance-tuned (C510) |
| 1st Gear | 3.909 (34 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.238 (59 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.52 (87 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.156 (114 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.872 (152 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.909 |
| Final Drive | 3.353 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane acceptable; 91 octane recommended |
| Tank Capacity | 10.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson suspension, coil spring with KONI Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Rear twist-beam axle with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers with 0.86 in. (22mm) solid stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | 2.12 in. (54mm) single-piston, aluminum housing |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.1 x 0.86 in. (282 x 22mm) vented |
| Rear Brake Disc | 9.4 x 0.4 in. (240 x 11mm) solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in |
| Tires Front | 195/45R16XL |
| Tires Rear | 195/45R16XL |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 144.4 in |
| Width | 64.1 in |
| Height | 58.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in |
| Front Track | 55.4 in |
| Rear Track | 55 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,512 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 64% / 36% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 49.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 46.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 47.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 42.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline