Abarth is one among Stellantis’ area of interest corporations, which can proceed making go-fast variations of present Fiat merchandise. Final summer time, the agency unveiled the Abarth F595 as a hardcore scorching hatch primarily based on the Fiat 500 with a combustion engine. Based on a brand new report, the model’s first all-electric mannequin will likely be launched subsequent 12 months as a extra highly effective and sportier various to the zero-emissions Fiat 500e.
Autocar has a brand new article detailing Abarth’s first try at making a scorching EV hatch and the publication claims the primary official particulars will likely be launched shortly earlier than the automobile’s official launch. Unofficially, the report says the automobile will be capable of obtain a 0-62 miles per hour (0-100 kilometers per hour) acceleration in about 7.0 seconds and a prime velocity of 100 mph (160 kph). These will likely be substantial enhancements over the inventory 500e’s 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) time of 9.0 seconds and 93 mph (150 kph) of prime velocity.
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In an interview, Abarth’s boss Olivier François confirmed the electrical scorching hatch is already below improvement and that remaining exams are underway. He additionally added that the Abarth neighborhood is taking part in a vital function within the improvement of the automobile and that “social media is right for that.” Judging by the present stage of improvement, we anticipate to see the ultimate manufacturing model of the Abarth 500e in the direction of the top of this 12 months or early subsequent 12 months.
“A 12 months and a half in the past, I mentioned it will possibly’t be that onerous [to make an Abarth version of the electric 500]. Electrical vehicles are so enjoyable to drive already. The excellent news is that we’re actively engaged on it, and as soon as it’s confirmed, will probably be comparatively fast. The dangerous information is that it’s extra sophisticated to ship than I believed. If you wish to do an actual Abarth, it’s not the identical electrical powertrain.”
François additionally hinted at far more than only a retuned electrical powertrain. Based on the model’s head honcho, making a scorching electrical hatch requires adapting the suspension and brakes to the brand new and extra highly effective EV system. This doubtless hints at {hardware} upgrades in comparison with the usual zero-emissions Fiat 500 with the concept to “warmth up individuals, not the planet.”
