Here is another official video released by Abarth starring the new 500 for the American market. The futuristic footage shows us in a Matrix sort-of way what it is that Abarth does to the regular little Fiat city-car to turn it into a track-hungry mischievous kid.

The American version of Abarth 500 was unveiled just a few days ago at the Los Angeles Auto Show but Abarth has announced four new models that will soon be available for the European public: 595 Turismo, 595 Competizione, 695 Assetto Corse and Punto Scorpione. The whole lot will be introduced at the upcoming Bologna Motor Show.

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Fiat released the first promotional videoclip for the 500 Abarth, which has been introduced these days to the American public at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The footage begins with a nice lady trying to seduce a passer-by talking in Italian and then.. well, you will see it for yourself.

The American Abarth version of the 500 is equipped with a turbocharged 1.4 litre Mutiair engine delivering 160 hp and 230 Nm of torque, and is expeceted to become available in Fiat showrooms in the first quarter of 2012, although no official dates have been announced yet.

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The US version of Fiat 500 Abarth is about to get introduced to the North American markets at the imminent Los Angeles Auto Show. As previously reported, the model will be very similar to the European version, although it will use slightly modified braking system and suspension, a different exhaust and a different aerodynamic kit. The car on display in L.A. will be equipped with a turbocharged 1.4 litre Mutiair engine delivering 160 hp and 230 Nm of peak torque.

The MacPherson scheme of the front suspension has been optimized with 40% stiffer springs and a 15mm lower ride height, while on the rear there is the suspension of the 500 Sport model, just 20% stiffer. FSD Koni’s dual-valve frequency selective damping shocks allow for plenty of adjustability for improved comfort and smoothness as well as driving performance. red calipers are coupled with 282 mm front and 242 mm rear ventilated discs on the front . The Abarth version of the 500 comes with standard 16″ wheels, but 17″ rollers will also be available upon request.

In the cabin there are specifically designed performance seats with racing harness pass-throughs and accent stitching throughout, aluminum pedal covers, black leather steering wheel and shift knob with red accent stitching. Tech-lovers can opt for the TomTom navigation with Blue&Me hands-free, all bundled into a 4.3-inch touchscreen display.

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Fiat released a 23 seconds long video-teaser starring the 500 Abarth in view of its imminent unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show (November 18-27). The main goal of this clip is obviously to build up the suspense just days ahead of the official presentation, but still it offers a few revealing glimpses of the upcoming model. However, we need to wait just another couple of weeks to see the final product with the due calm.

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Abarth will officially introduce their version of the Fiat 500 for the North American countries at the next Los Angeles Auto Show (November 18-27). The well-known Fiat’s subsidiary - whose badge graces the most sporty models from the Turin-based carmaker - will present its own standard and “esseesse” 500s, both powered by MultiAir 1.4-litre turbo engine. Just like in Europe, the main distinguishing features from the standard Fiat 500 will be upgraded braking system and suspension and the aerodynamic kit. Besides, the car will also use a bigger front bumper in order to abide by the local safety regulations.

Abarth’s standard 500 engine delivers 135 hp whereas the “esseesse” configuration produces up to 165hp. No further details have been released in regard to prices and availability, they will tell us about that in LA.

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