2023 Abarth 500 Electrical To Make Official Debut On November 22

When Fiat Chrysler Cars and PSA Peugeot Citroën merged to create Stellantis, a few of us had considerations about sure manufacturers probably going through extinction. Abarth was definitely on that listing, however the world’s fourth-largest automaker promised to retain all marques and spend money on them for 10 years. Sure, that additionally contains Lancia and DS. Dwelling as much as its promise, Stellantis has spent cash on Abarth for a efficiency model of the brand new Fiat 500.

Following a number of units of spy photographs, Abarth took to social media to announce the premiere is scheduled for November 22 at 2 PM CET (1 PM GMT or 8 AM ET). The information comes lower than every week after the Italian firm simplified its lineup of gasoline-fueled sizzling hatches for 2023 by introducing the 595 and 695 with Turismo or Competizione specs with luxurious and sporty personalities, respectively.

Particulars in regards to the battery-powered mannequin are shrouded in thriller, however we’re anticipating a wholesome increase over the Fiat 500 and its electrical motor rated at 117 hp and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft). It stays to be seen whether or not it’s going to grow to be Abarth’s strongest manufacturing automotive to this point. In the meantime, the 695 Biposto holds that title with its 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline engine dialed to 190 hp in a pint-sized automotive that weighs solely 997 kilograms (nearly 2,200 kilos).

The brand new electrical Abarth might be a lot heavier contemplating the Fiat-badged EV ideas the scales at a little bit over 1,400 kg (practically 3,100 lbs). That curb weight is for the model outfitted with the larger 42-kWh battery pack the sporty electrical by-product will seemingly use. The newest spy photographs instructed styling tweaks will not be drastic however anticipate redesigned bumpers, completely different alloy wheels, and an even bigger rear spoiler. A brand new brand can be within the pipeline, as are sporty seats with higher later assist and different minor revisions contained in the cabin.

The amped-up model will clearly be considerably faster than the Fiat 500, which takes 9 seconds to 62 mph (100 km/h) and is electronically ruled to 93 mph (150 km/h). Logic tells us larger brakes and suspension upgrades are additionally within the pipeline together with chassis tuning to deal with the additional energy of the electrical motor delivered to the entrance axle.