Fiat Car Blog

While American continue to wait for the Fiat 500 to be available in the United States, Europeans will get another taste at an Abarth-tuned 500. The latest Fiat model is called the DA 0 A 100, created in celebration of Abarth founder Karl Abarth’s 100 birthday.

The new Fiat 500 DA 0 A 100 is built with a turbocharged 1.4L engine, which produces 160 horsepower (25% more compared with the regular 500 Abarth) and 170 lb-ft of torque, giving the DA 0 A 100 0-60 in 7.3 seconds. Maximum speed is raised from 127 mph to 131 mph.

Compared to the standard Fiat 500, the new DA 0 A 100 boasts of remarkable improvements in its overall performance. It is equipped with high performance front brake pads, perforated disc brakes, unique low springs, BMC special air filters, and 17” alloy wheels with Pirelli Pzero Nero 205/40 R16 ZR 17 tires. Some features of the DA 0 A 100 model is a representation of Karl Abarth’s passion for motorcycle racing.

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Ask any car aficionado about Fiat and see the smile appear on their faces. It is not surprising to note this since within a short period of time the Fiat company of Italy has captured the heart of car lovers all over the world with their low priced and innovative and environment friendly cars. It might seem a long time back, but compared to many other can manufacturers, Fiat was established in the year 1976. The Fiat Company has its headquarters in the city of Orbassano, Italy.

This city is not far from Turin. At this office, apart from manufacturing cars, Fiat also specializes in carrying out research on vehicles, engines, electronic classifications, fabrication processes and technical managerial techniques. Over the years the Fiat Company has bestowed upon the car lovers many different models of cars like the Panda, Stilo, Punto, Idea, Bravo, Bravo among many others.

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Fiat Brazil has developed a concept “car” that hasn’t stolen its name really… The Fiat Bugster Concept looks like — a buggy. The innovation of this green car is under the bonnet though!

We don’t mind quoting autobloggreen:

“The powertrain is all-electric and the body is made of natural fibers, renewable materials that minimize the car’s environmental impact.”

Some pics:

This really was an amazing concept car by Fiat, too bad it will probably never make it into production. One hundred miles to the gallon with four passengers — that’s an accomplishment!

Way to go, Fiat!

People oft ask the question if Fiat produces any environmentally friendly car. Those who have any idea about cars and have a passion for the same will know that the Fiats are one of the most environment friendly cars. The normal Fiat is one of the most environment friendly cars in Europe and emits approximately 1250 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer. This turns out to be about 2 metric tons per car per year.

When compared with other automobiles the reduction in emission of CO2 per year is about 400 kilograms. Fiat also helps owners to save money by reducing fuel consumption. Those who keep on blabbering that Fiat does not have any environment friendly cars have no idea about the Fiat Aria Concept car. This is an environment friendly car based on its Panda. The Fiat Concept runs on a new 80-horse power 90cc twin-cylinder turbo engine that has a carbon dioxide emission levels less that 70 grams per kilometer.

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