Fiat 500 Abarth spotted on the street! - Page 2

Lou_Dorchen · 03-12-2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Is this what passes for a sporty car these days?

I think I just threw up in my mouth a lot.

Unless things change pretty quickly, you better get used to it.

In 2025 the CAFE standards call for 54.5mpg. The SmartCar doesn't even get 54.5mpg. So God knows what we will be forced to drive in the next decade or so if the EPA isn't abolished.

cab2g · 03-12-2012, 11:41 AM

wow, that's a fancy looking laundry basket!

But seriously, it looks pretty nice for a micro-car. But I really don't think I'd try to fit into anything smaller than a mini-cooper. If that thing has 4 seats, there is no way I could fit inside unless the front seat is touching the back seat.

FenwickHockey65 · 03-12-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lou_Dorchen

Unless things change pretty quickly, you better get used to it.

In 2025 the CAFE standards call for 54.5mpg. The SmartCar doesn't even get 54.5mpg. So God knows what we will be forced to drive in the next decade or so if the EPA isn't abolished.

CAFE is just an average. As long as manufacturers can sell high-MPG cars to offset low-MPG cars, they will have no problem hitting the targets.

Plus CAFE MPG and EPA MPG are two wildly different things. EPA is way lower.

newmoon · 03-12-2012, 12:20 PM

AWFUL!

Tar Heel RS · 03-12-2012, 12:24 PM

****** on wheels....

Silverlsinva · 03-12-2012, 05:17 PM

I like the car myself. Neat kinda retromodern design to it but its also somewhat sporty. Yes the car sounds awesome heard many vids and once in person.

CamaroVS · 03-12-2012, 05:37 PM

Who needs a "cute" car?
Another car that that nobody was waiting for

ffrcobra_65 · 03-12-2012, 05:55 PM

now if someone can put a cutting blade under it, I will take one to mow my lawn.

Brokinarrow · 03-13-2012, 12:02 AM

I think I understand what the commercial was trying to get across now... You're not sure what to think of it at first, a little scared to try it.... but once you drive it you're in love. I definitely don't find it attractive, but I'm sure it'd be fun as hell to drive.

Dave McFly · 03-13-2012, 01:42 AM

I sat in a regular 500 at the car show last month it is very roomy for me and I am 6'2"

Stew · 03-13-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave McFly

I sat in a regular 500 at the car show last month it is very roomy for me and I am 6'2"

Yep, the front seat area is supposed to be extremely roomy in them. I like it, I like the looks, and 160 HP and around 2200 pounds, should be pretty entertaining to drive!

03-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#16
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	wow, that's a fancy looking laundry basket! But seriously, it looks pretty nice for a micro-car. But I really don't think I'd try to fit into anything smaller than a mini-cooper. If that thing has 4 seats, there is no way I could fit inside unless the front seat is touching the back seat. __________________

03-12-2012, 12:20 PM	#18
newmoon Drives: 2019 GT350 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NC Posts: 3,232	AWFUL! __________________ 2019 GT350 RR 2013 Boss Mustang 2012 SRT Challenger 392 auto 12:40s 112 stock 2012 Ford Mustang 5.0. Brembo, 3:73s 2010 SS, LS3, Cammed, LTs, 12:20s 2004 Redfire Cobra, Pullied & Tuned 1986 GT, Ed Curtis 347ci, 11:20s motor. 10:30s 100-hp shot

03-13-2012, 12:02 AM	#23
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	I think I understand what the commercial was trying to get across now... You're not sure what to think of it at first, a little scared to try it.... but once you drive it you're in love. I definitely don't find it attractive, but I'm sure it'd be fun as hell to drive. __________________

03-13-2012, 01:42 AM	#24
Dave McFly new car smell Drives: 2007 Ford Mustang 'Natasha' Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Jamestown, NY Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	I sat in a regular 500 at the car show last month it is very roomy for me and I am 6'2" __________________ "May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house." George Carlin

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