Abarth is spelled S E C K S

http://www.motorcities.com/vehicle/09HOG070115741.html

Yes it is an aftermarket tuner car but dayumn

I'm beginning to think my miata needs more red wheels again. Thanks JB, I thought I was past that.

I think I like it.

Alot.

hmmm.. just when I thought I was over tacky side stripes...

Sidestripes MAKE that car!

The love child of a beetle and a fiesta.

So I was googling beetles to do a this plus that image and found this.

Dean you've got a turtle head poking out there...

And the two most important questions:

1) What does it weigh?

2) How much hp?

In reply to ReverendDexter:

1) Curb weight is between 1,910–2,160 lb, depending on model.

2) Top Gear says the 500 Abarth SS makes 160hp.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpAFi9nIJVQ

Looks like fun!

Abarth produced this version of the Fiat 850 coupe and designated it the OT2000.

The DNA runs deep in Abarth-land.

RexSeven wrote: In reply to ReverendDexter: 1) Curb weight is between 1,910–2,160 lb, depending on model.

Holy crap! I might actually have to break my no-FWD rule, hahaha.

I race against a "real" one quite regularly. Our cars seem to be pretty well matched. Great fun!

~Click Here~ to see me tailing him at Watkins Glen (slide to about 3:00) I finally pass him about 3 minutes later.

ReverendDexter wrote:

RexSeven wrote: In reply to ReverendDexter: 1) Curb weight is between 1,910–2,160 lb, depending on model.

Holy crap! I might actually have to break my no-FWD rule, hahaha.

Found out a little more about the Abarth's weight: it's actually 2,282lb according to this C&D article. Which is still really freaking light compared to most cars on this side of the pond. I hope it doesn't gain too much weight once the inevitable government-mandated life-raft's worth of airbags is stuffed into it.

On my shopping list... I need another fiat

aeronca65t wrote: I race against a "real" one quite regularly. Our cars seem to be pretty well matched. Great fun! ~Click Here~ to see me tailing him at Watkins Glen (slide to about 3:00) I finally pass him about 3 minutes later.

That's some sweet in-car video, cool-airplane guy! The Abarth really put up a good fight, but your persistence prevailed.

Looks like that Saab resolved its' problems from practice and qualifying; that driver was flying through the field.

What was the final result in your battle with the Elva?

Seriously can't wait for those to land on our shores.

oldsaw wrote: Looks like that Saab resolved its' problems from practice and qualifying; that driver was flying through the field. What was the final result in your battle with the Elva?

Haha. Yeah that ~was~ fun. That Elva is a 1500 and he should murder me, but I passed him soon after (several other Elvas in that session ran away from me).

I think that "Saab" is a Volvo PV. But yeah, he has a great motor in that thing. Fun to follow in turns, but on the straight, it rockets away from me.

There are three Abarths I run with....all are fun to dice with.

If they bring that car here I will have to think very hard about breaking my "no new car: rule, very cool.

I like it. I like it a lot.

Aw Geez, now I need a PV544. Don't show me this stuff guys.

Damn skippy. Daddy likeee. Let's hope they're listening.

DeadSkunk wrote: Aw Geez, now I need a PV544. Don't show me this stuff guys.

Hey! I saw that same PV at the Jefferson 500 last Spring.

Also, here is a still photo of the PV that's seen in the video link above. She is a Foxy Swede!

aeronca65t wrote: I think that "Saab" is a Volvo PV. But yeah, he has a great motor in that thing. Fun to follow in turns, but on the straight, it rockets away from me.

Thanks for the correction, I don't know why Saab came to mind.

Eye test and memory excersises have already been scheduled!