ABARTH 500 ESSEESSE

What do you give the car that’s got everything? Why, even more horsepower, more torque and more speed, of course. Courtesy of the Esseesse: the legendary Abarth tuning kit that transforms your cheeky little hot hatch into a snarling spitfire.

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FEEL THE POWER

Absolutely everything is ramped up: the peak torque reaches a dizzying 230Nm at 3000rpm, the power output is 160bhp and top speeds can reach 211km/h. Goodies include perforated front and rear disc brakes, a special air filter powered by BMC, four tyre pressure sensors, high-performing tyres and 17” alloy wheels in white or titanium.

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THINK INSIDE THE BOX

It’s all delivered in a specially designed wooden crate that’s yours to keep once your official Abarth mechanic has kitted out your car. Better use it to pack away any lingering inhibitions: the Abarth 500 Esseesse is only for those who dare to dream.

TECHNICAL DATA

	ENGINE	4 cylinders in line with 4 valves per cylinder, 1368cm3. Power output: 160bhp (118 kW) at 5750rpm. Maximum torque 206Nm (230Nm in Sport mode) at 3000rpm. Turbocharged with variable geometry IHI RHF3-P turbocharger.
	TRANSMISSION	5-speed C510 gearbox.
	AIR FILTER	Special Abarth filter ‘powered by BMC’.
	STEERING	Electric power steering with Sport setting.
	SUSPENSION SYSTEM	MacPherson front set-up with roll bar. Interconnected rear set-up with torsion beam.
	TRIM	Special Esseesse lower trim.
	BRAKES	High-performance perforated, ventilated front brake discs 284mm x 22mm. Perforated rear brake discs 240mm x 11mm.
	WHEELS	7” x 17” ET 35 wheels. 205/40 ZR17 tyres.
	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA	Complies with Euro 5 CEE-F5 standard. CO2 emissions 155g/km.
	FUEL CONSUMPTION	Urban cycle (l/100km): 8.5 Mixed cycle (l/100km): 5.4 Extra-urban cycle (l/100km): 6.5
	PERFORMANCE	Maximum speed 211km/h (131mph). Acceleration 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 7.4 sec.
	SPECIAL FEATURES	Tyre pressure sensors. Esseesse logo on rear door and engine cover.

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