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  1. desmomini

    desmomini F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    Easy fix. Stick some pepperoni slices on your brochure.
     
    desmomini, Oct 19, 2011
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  2. Gran Drewismo

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    Think I already know the answer to this, but is the Abarth manual only?

    I checked out the UK site and it seemed that way. Wasn't sure if they might be selling it now with a DSG-like gearbox.
     
    Gran Drewismo, Oct 24, 2011
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  3. desmomini

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    As far as the U.S. market is concerned, no official specs will be released until next month, when the car debuts at the L.A. Auto Show.
     
    desmomini, Oct 24, 2011
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  4. desmomini

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    Like!
     
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    Looks a little tame compared to some of the euro versions, but overall I like it.
     
    RareAir23, Oct 28, 2011
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    My thoughts too. I am not a fan of dark wheels. Also, is it lowered?
    Must keep in mind though, these are not beauty shots and it may have few more tweaks before debut.
    Plus, if it has 150 HP or more I would happily mod it with new or painted wheels!
     
    sjmst, Oct 28, 2011
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    Hehe...I *love* the dark wheels. Per Fiat500Abarth.us and the guy who found this car and spoke with the engineer driving it: The car will have 160HP stock but there will be dealer-installed "tuning kit" options to get it to 200HP.
     
    scoobysteve, Oct 28, 2011
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    WOW!
     
    sjmst, Oct 28, 2011
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    Looks pretty nice. If they don't overprice it to much it might get some of the Mini/Japanese tuner market. It's all about price and availablilty. This is not a limited edition Ferrari, so they need to mass market them at a good price to sell like crazy.

    Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2012-Chicago March 2012
     
    F1tommy, Oct 28, 2011
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    I foresee a booming market in stick-on Abarth badges.
     
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    Can't wait to see these things zipping around. It's gonna be a real fun car to drive and very very unique so let's hope gets the pricing right and marketing too.

    A 200hp Abarth SS sounds tempting.
     
    dave_fonz_164, Oct 28, 2011
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    I agree.
     
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    I'm in love, but I pray they do not make it a "Mopar" add on. PLEASE keep the Mopar stuff for American muscle, and make Abarth for the Italian brand!
     
    PaulK, Oct 30, 2011
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    I like the badging.
     
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    200 would get me excited!

    I think we have to wait for the LA auto show, which is just around the corner.
     
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    It goes with this jacket (yes, I ordered one after seeing DRIVE - it's a replica of the jacket from the film. I'm a movie dork...)
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    A little too "ghetto" for me! :)

    But then, I'm an old fuddy duddy!

    I do like the Abarth badges replacing the Fiat ones. That is pretty cool --and a surprise. I'm very interested to seeing in in LA.
     
    TheMayor, Oct 30, 2011
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    How long after you bought yours did it come in the mail? I bought mine 2 weeks ago today and I haven't seen one in my mailbox yet. Me wantee! (Same applies to the Abarth!)

    - Nick
     
    Fastpants, Oct 31, 2011
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    Nice
     
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