Criswell FIAT of Gaithersburg

The highly-anticipated FIAT 500 Abarth is now available for order at our FIAT dealer in Gaithersburg, Maryland. With its word-class performance and precision, the FIAT Abarth from Criswell FIAT of Gaithersburg is carefully designed with purposeful and aggressive styling as well as high power-to-weight and limited-production volume. Bringing the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth to the U.S. enables FIAT to reach out to driving enthusiasts who want Italian performance at an attainable price. With its lightweight, track-tuned handling and purpose-built design, the Fiat 500 Abarth brings to life the legendary racing heritage of the brand and becomes the Italian high-performance car for everyday driving. In the late 1950s Karl Abarth believed that race cars with brilliant performance could be derived from small, lightweight, everyday driving cars. His tradition of track-ready small cars continues today by utilizing the 2012 Fiat 500 Sport as a base point for the new high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth.

Order Your Own FIAT Abarth at Criswell FIAT of Gaithesrburg in Maryland Today!

                                               

The aggressive styling of the new FIAT 500 Abarth embodies the Abarth brand tradition in full -purposeful and intentional details all designed to improve the car's performance, while enhancing the clean and simple design language of the Cinquecento. The signature "Abarth" shield floats on a finned surface that serves as an additional air intake. For a more aggressive look, a blacked-out fascia accent integrates projector-beam fog lamps and helps direct air for engine cooling. Interior Of The FIAT 500 Abarth: State-of-the-art performance and connectivity technologies are intelligently integrated into the cockpit-designed interior of the new FIAT 500 Abarth. The interior design theme of the FIAT 500 Abarth is an artistic blend of clean lines and functional performance appointments. An Abarth-designed steering wheel features a thick rim, perforated leather and flat bottom to provide the look, feel and increased roominess desired during at-the-limit driving. Legendary Performance Unleashed The FIAT 500 Abarth has the energy to deliver the work efficiently with its 1.4L 16v turbocharged 160-horsepower MultiAir® engine. The engine produces 170 lb ft of torque while reducing pollutant emissions with MultiAir. This feature allows a 10% fuel economy improvement over conventional engines. The Torque Transfer Control (TTC) system distributes engine torque between the front wheels during aggressive cornering to minimize understeer and maximize traction.

Abarth-tuned "Sport" mode and Abarth Shift Light with Turbo-Boost Gauge:

The FIAT 500 Abarth features a standard-equipped "Sport" mode calibration for more engaging driving. Should the driver select Sport mode on the instrument panel, the Abarth-tuned powertrain control module (PCM) unleashes the full power of the 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo with linear throttle response and a more performance-weighted steering feel. When Sport mode is not engaged, the Fiat 500 Abarth returns to "Normal" mode, and limits the torque in first and second gears to enhance fuel efficiency and minimize CO2 emissions. An additional benefit of the Abarth-tuned PCM is the addition of a driver's shift light with turbo-boost gauge mounted left of the instrument cluster. Should the driver choose to switch to "Sport" mode, the Fiat 500 Abarth's LED-illuminated shift light flashes as the engine speed approaches the redline - giving the immediate feedback needed on the track or during high-performance driving. Engine information is critical during performance driving, and the Fiat 500 Abarth's turbo-boost gauge allows the driver to monitor the turbocharger's pressure on the engine.

Safety and security features of the FIAT Abarth include:

The new FIAT 500 Abarth offers more than 35 available safety and security features including:  seven standard air bags, Anti-lock brake system, Electronic Stability Control, Brake Assist, BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication, Electronic brake-force distribution, Energy management system, Hill-start Assist, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, Occupant restraint controller, Sentry Key® engine immobilizer - theft-deterrent system and many more!

Innovative TomTom® Navigation and Bose® premium audio system :

With the available TomTom® Navigation with BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication technology, the Fiat 500 Abarth integrates an innovative 4.3-inch (10.9 cm) TomTom portable navigation device that docks on top of the instrument panel. For high-performance sound, the 500 Abarth features a standard Bose® Energy Efficient Series (EES) premium audio system with six premium speakers and a subwoofer.

BLUE&ME™ Handsfree Communication technology and SiriusXM Satellite Radio:

Developed as a collaboration between FIAT and Microsoft, BLUE&ME™ Handsfree Communication technology is an in-vehicle, voice-activated communication system that allows the FIAT 500 Abarth driver to operate a Bluetooth®-compatible phone while keeping his or her hands on the wheel and eyes on the road. Using a series of voice commands, the driver can place phone calls, access the phone's address book or listen to MP3s. BLUE&ME Handsfree Communication technology supports most mobile phones with Bluetooth technology. For the best music, entertainment and information from coast-to-coast, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with more than 130 channels is available on the FIAT 500 Abarth.

THE FIAT ABARTH IS COMING TO OUR MARYLAND FIAT STUDIO, SPRING 2012! ORDER YOURS TODAY AT CRISWELL FIAT OF GAITHERSBURG! CALL (888) 630-1149 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS!