The Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse is a front wheel drive road car, with the motor placed in the front, and a 3 door hatchback bodyshell.
It is powered by a turbocharged engine of 1.4 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It 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.
A 5 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the wheels.
Its stated weight at the kerb is 1110 kg.
Maximum speed quoted is 211 km/h (131 mph), claimed fuel consumption is 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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