Romeo Ferraris reinvents the Abarth 500

Romeo Ferraris has just shown us its latest creation, though this one is based on the city car that’s all the rage in every city, the attractive Fiat 500. The version used for this model is the special Abarth 500 that the tuner has renamed Estremo, which clearly tells us what kind of vehicle we’re dealing with.

Among the most interesting novelties introduced by Romeo Ferraris, we should perhaps highlight above all the beautiful Y-spoke multi-spoke alloy wheels measuring 17 inches, which look wonderful alongside a bodywork painted in that dark blue tone with chrome-plated silver details.

Undoubtedly a striking look that doesn’t in the least need a scissor-style door opening system, but since we’re at it… Note at the rear the attractive diffuser and the exhaust outlets painted in black.

If the look of this modified little Abarth 500 has appealed to you, the cabin will appeal even more, fully upholstered in camel leather, and when I say fully I mean upholstery that runs from the steering wheel to small details such as the gear knob, pedals, handbrake, and of course the seats, doors, roof and dashboard. Undoubtedly an interior that exudes good taste thanks to elements such as the knob, pedals, handbrake and certain components made of aluminium.

Now, if what you want is power, you have nothing to worry about, since the 1.4 Turbo has been squeezed up to 260 horsepower thanks to a new engine control unit and, above all, the installation of a huge turbo and all the modifications that entails. Power that will undoubtedly make the hair stand up on the most daring.

As a highly recommended option, Romeo Ferraris offers a new sequential gearbox combined with a limited-slip differential, which will surely change the way the vehicle behaves. On the other hand, a new, more powerful braking system signed by Brembo is highly advisable.

Now, all these upgrades are not cheap. For example, tuning the engine costs 11,125 euros, the Brembo brake kit 2,260 euros, and the aerodynamic kit 1,975 euros. Shall we go on?

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