January 29, 2010

The winner of "Candidates for my wife's car"

I have posted a list of candidates for my wife's car last year - Fiat 500 was the honorable winner, since it has beautiful italian style, looks gorgeous when driving amalfi coastline, and has long history of itself (which means that we can also get classic version of it, with lots of stories..)

Anyways, here are why we love Fiat 500.

We can drive it along the beautiful amalfi coastline. (Only Italian cars are good fit to the Italian backgrounds, no german car, please.)

(hey, the background seems like amalfi coast.. not sure, though)

We can have super-cute classic edition,

We can bring it to wedding anniversaries,

She can shop in style,

(or shop in this style?)

or seduce me with a passionate color, (oh.. the model girl is not my type, sorry.)....(really?)

Sometimes, I can drive in my style.

Men's car are from Germany, Women's car are from Italy.

January 21, 2010

Hot Pink Fiat 500

I have posted a hot pink Beetle spotted in Seoul a while ago; Fiat 500 strikes back with a hot pink Barbie edition.

Fiat and Mattel worked together to launch the 500 "Barbie" edition to those who like Gossip Girl, 90210, Legally Blond, and Paris Hilton. It was sold at the "Save the Children" charity event in Florence, Italy in November 2009.

Designers didn't forget to color the interiors in pink. Gear knob seems like a magic stick waiting to transform an ordinary girl into a charming princess.

Oh, someone already made her/his car Pink a long time ago.

I love you Italians!!!

References: TopGear, Fiat 500

September 23, 2009

Hamann’s 261bhp 500 Abarth

I can't hide my love for Fiat 500. (here, and here) Hamann displayed cute little "Largo" - that's what they called - Fiat 500 tune-up in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

It's 261 bhp, base on "Esseesse" Abarth 500, with 6 inch lower suspension, Top Gear explained.

I wonder how it is compared to "Ferrari" version..

Which one do you like, Hammn's or Ferrari's?

September 14, 2009

Fiat Unleashes 500-Based Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari: Limited Edition Sport Model with Over 180HP - Carscoop

Fiat Unleashes 500-Based Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari: Limited Edition Sport Model with Over 180HP
Friday, September 11, 2009 | 10 comments » Categories | Abarth, Ferrari, Fiat, Fiat 500, Frankfurt Motor Show, New Cars |

*Updated Gallery with First Photos of the Interior

The same Italian supercar maker that's so protective about its name that went as far as to threaten to take legal actions against a Brit that created a 360 Modena limo unless he removed all Prancing Horse emblems, has now given its blessings for the creation of a special edition version of the Fiat 500 Abarth... And unlike last year's special Fiat 500 that is only used as a courtesy car for the Ferrari sales network, the performance-orientated Abarth 695 'Tributo Ferrari' will go on sale.

Fiat said that the new Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" is distinguished by "substantial modifications" developed by Abarth and Ferrari engineers. Starting with the powertrain, the special edition model is fitted with a 1.4-liter turbocharged T-Jet 16v engine tuned to develop "over 180 horsepower".

The four-cylinder unit is coupled to an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift that drives the front-wheels.

The hot hatch also gets performance tires that are fitted on 17-inch alloy wheels in a dark finish featuring a Ferrari inspired design. Other upgrades include the more powerful braking system that boasts 284mm multi-section discs Brembo with four-piston calipers and a sportier suspension set up with new shock absorbers.

A "Record Monza" variable back-pressure dual mode exhaust that is designed to improve engine performance and deliver a more sonorous note over 3,000 rpm completes the performance upgrades.

On the outside, the mini is finished in Scuderia Red, with carbon fibre door mirrors and racing stripes, wheels and rear air intakes in 'Racing Grey'. The new Abarth also gets Xenon headlights with dipped and main beam functions.

Inside, special features include the Sabelt bucket sport seats that weight 10 kg or 22 lbs a piece less than the standard seats and are finished in black leather with a shell and seat base in carbon fibre; the black leather steering wheel with red leather inserts and a tricolour hub as well as the new instrument panel specially made by Jaeger and inspired by Ferrari instrumentation.

Other details include the special kick plates, aluminum foot wells and a plate bearing the vehicle series number.