- Fiat 600e Abarth revealed
- Electrical subcompact crossover is available in Touring and Scorpionissima variations
- Scorpionissima packs 278 hp, making it strongest Abarth street automobile
The Fiat 600e electrical subcompact crossover that went on sale final yr in choose markets has spawned a feisty Abarth variant.
Revealed in full on Monday, the brand new Fiat 600e Abarth is obtainable to order in markets the place the common 600e is obtainable, and is scheduled to start out deliveries subsequent yr.
There are two variations, a daily Touring mannequin and extra-spicy Scorpionissima that Fiat will restrict to 1,949 models worldwide. The quantity represents the yr of Abarth’s founding by Carlo Abarth. The Scorpionissima could be acknowledged by its model-specific purple paint, dubbed Hypnotic Purple.
Each variations characteristic a single electrical motor on the entrance axle producing a peak 237 hp within the Touring and 278 hp within the Scorpionissima. In accordance with Fiat, the Turismo will dash to 62 mph from relaxation in 6.2 seconds and the Scorpionissima in 5.9 seconds. The highest pace for each variations is ruled at 124 mph.
2025 Fiat 600e Abarth
The automobiles additionally profit from a mechanical limited-slip differential and Michelin Pilot Sport EV tires developed utilizing classes discovered from Components E. In accordance with Fiat, the tires are designed to ship an optimum mixture of grip and low rolling resistance. Different efficiency upgrades over the common 600e embrace a robust Alcon brake bundle and sport-tuned suspension.
The battery has the identical 54-kwh capability because the common 600e, however an upgraded cooling system means the battery’s efficiency lasts longer throughout onerous driving. Fiat quotes a variety of 207 miles on the WLTP cycle used abroad, which might probably be diminished when utilizing the stricter EPA cycle.
2025 Fiat 600e Abarth
Underpinning the 600e vary is the up to date CMP modular platform from Fiat father or mother firm Stellantis. The platform debuted within the Jeep Avenger subcompact crossover bought abroad, and has additionally made its means into the Alfa Romeo Junior.
Whereas Fiat’s 500e electrical minicar, which has its personal Abarth variant, began gross sales within the U.S. this yr, the 600e is not anticipated to make the journey. Firm CEO Olivier Francois stated through the 2022 Los Angeles auto present that the U.S. will solely have the smaller 500e.
