Car Tuning
The German tuning company G-Tech has released a new package for the Fiat 500 they are calling the Sportster. This Fiat was lucky enough to be stripped down and chopped up to make it more sporty while receiving a baby blue paint job. However, to make a Fiat 500 a true sports car, performance modifications under the hood are necessary. This is why G-Tech has put together two different packages for the 1.4-liter four cylinder turbocharged powerplant.
The American tuners at Mopar have now announced a full line of aftermarket parts for the newly arriving Fiat 500 in the states. Fiat stated that there are already more than 500,000 different ways to customize the current models, and that this popular car could catch on quick for the tuning enthusiasts in the United States. Mopar now has a nice set of 150 different accessories soon to be available for the Fiat 500, and it looks like they are one of the first in America. These mods range from a simple locking gas cap priced at $21, to a full body kit costing $1,400.
In addition to the Chrysler 200 Super S released earlier this month, Mopar is now offering several aftermarket mods for the recently launched 2012 Fiat 500 in the USA. These were announced through a special version of the city car at the North American International Auto Show in Detriot, featuring mostly cosmetic customizations. This all show, no go Fiat 500 appears to be less impressive than the concept that was unveiled at the last SEMA Show, however carries some similar tasteful exterior tuning found on the Mopar Limited Edition Challenger. Hit the jump for a list of details and more photos.
The team at Pogea Racing released an amazing tuning package for the Fiat 500 Abarth 595 Ferrari last week. With the car performance and styling in mind, this special Fiat 500 Tributo Ferrari is much more powerful than the factory model that produces 180 hp. To increase the numbers, the tuners had to installed a new ECU, high performance stainless steel exhaust system, add a new downpipe, catalytic converter, and a custom turbocharger available in two versions for the Fiat 500. So what was the end result of this performance tuning?
The Hamann tuning firm is a well known BMW and luxury car tuner, but have now added the Fiat 500 Abarth to their list of modified cars since it is extremely popular. This new program for the Cinquecento features a new aero kit to make it much more aggressive. Hamann also offers several performance packages to the car to a new level. As for the aerodynamics, they chose to modify the Fiat with a new front skirt, integrated LED daytime running lights, wing extensions, side skirts, and a redesigned rear skirt with Ferrari-like diffuser. However, the performance gains for the small engine Fiat 500 Abarth are jaw dropping.
The car tuning firm Mcchip has revealed a power upgrade for the little Fiat 500 which is equipped with a 1.3 liter multijet 16V diesel engine. From the factory this little tike produces 75 PS and 145 Nm of torque from the diesel setup. Mcchip decided to increase those numbers with some minor ECU tuning and re-programming. After the upgrades it produces 95 horsepower and 185 Nm of torque and is priced at 509 euros for the complete tuning kit. Mcchip also has wheel packages for the Fiat 500 and styling icupgrades whh include 17 inch alloy rims wrapped in Hankook tires.
Swiss car tuner Rinspeed has modified a Fiat 500 Abarth to get more power and better gas mileage but it won’t do this at the same time. They started from a Fiat 500 that has a standard 135 HP and they developed a new engine management system that has one mode for the city and one for the highway. The “E2″ system will reduce the engine’s output from 160 HP to 60 HP with one touch of a button. The 60 HP mode is suitable for city traffic and will help the tiny Fiat achieve a 4.0L/100 km fuel usage while the 160 HP highway mode will use 7L/100 km. Rinspeed is one of the first tuners that makes something to reduce the car’s fuel consumption and in the Highway mode their car will get the same HP number as the Fiat 500 Abarth SS.
Mmmrrrr… I told you I was a Lamborghini! That’s exactly how this Fiat 500 will be on streets. After the guys from Merkur, the german tuners from Rieger made a tuning package for Fiat 500. They revealed the car at the Essen Motor Show but official pictures with it were released only a couple of days ago. The well known italian car received a lot of modifications and the new body kit with extentions for the front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser and a new rear wing is one of the nicest body kits made for this tiny ride. With a lovely paint job and new 17″ alloy wheels this Fiat 500 has a unique personality and it will turn a lot of heads.
We haven’t seen any new tuning kit for the sweet Fiat 500 in these last months and now the German tuners from Merkur released a special upgrade program for this tiny car. The Merkur Fiat 500 comes with a new retro design and a lot of upgraded parts. It’s styling package includes new front and rear spoilers, a new set of 16″ or 17″ wheels and the body kit also includes extended wheel arches. The guys from Merkur installed a height adjustable suspension, new spacers and a new stainless exhaust system on the Fiat 500 and now the car has even better handling and gained a bit in power.
Fiat will come at Mille Miglia at Brescia with their new Abarth Asetto Corse, a modified racing version of the tiny Fiat 500. Fiat Abarth Asetto Corse has a 1.4L turbo engine with 4 cylinders and can develop 200 HP and a maximum torque of 300 Nm. If you compare this car’s performances with it’s size you will be amazed how fast this Fiat can accelerate. The engine is connected to a six-speed gearbox. The whole car moves with 17″ ultra light rims that will surely impress a lot of people. The guys from Fiat also installed an Abarth rear bumper and a splitter front bumper. With new brakes, new suspension system and having a weight of just 930 Kg this car is one of the best handling cars. There will be only 50 limited Fiat Abarth Asetto Corse cars but those that will buy ones will surely like it. Read More →
The Fiat 500 is one of the most popular tiny cars on the market and i’ve seen a lot of different companies that tried to modify cars like this one. O.CT hasn’t done too many modifications at the car’s interior and they tried to maintain the car’s classic look. They lowered the suspension and they’ve installed a new set of rims that are fully painted with black. The engine is the car’s part that suffered a lot of modifications. From the initial 75 HP, the small 1.3L Multijet engine could develeop about 90 HP after installing a new engine cooling unit. The maximum torque is now 180 Nm and for a small car like this one, you’ll surely see a difference at acceleration. This Fiat 500 could reach 100 km/h in just 12.9s. Read More →
The Geneva Motor Show is about to start and a lot of car tuners would be there to present their modified cars. One of them is Abarth, a tuning company that modified this Fiat 500. In the exterior there aren’t too many changes at the car. Just slight body modifications, with a new front bumper that makes the car more aerodynamic and low side skirts. The real modifications made at this car were done at performance level. The guys from Abarth installed a great tuning kit that makes from this tiny car a speed demon. With this tuning kit the engine can develop 20 HP more than the stock version of the car and it can reach a maximum torque of 230 Nm. Read More →