The Abarth 500 esseessse is a hatchback with 3 doors and a front mounted engine which transmits its power through the front wheels.
Its 1.4 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder unit that has an output of 158 bhp (160 PS/118 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 230 N·m (170 lb·ft/23.5 kgm) at 3000 rpm.
This power is supplied to the wheels through a 5 speed manual transmission.
Its stated weight at the kerb is 1110 kg.
Maximum claimed speed is 211 km/h (131 mph), manufacturer claimed fuel consumption figures are 8.5/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 155.0 g/km.
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