The news that Zagato has no official involvement in the Fiat 500 Elaborata project by Scagliarini comes as no surprise to us. In a statement released today Zagato says:

“In relation to the Scagliarini 504 Coupé Zagato Elaborata project, the Zagato brand wishes to clarify that it has never been involved in this initiative; nor has it authorised Scagliarini Motorsport to use its intellectual property in reference to the Fiat 500 Coupé Zagato project or has Zagato provided any technical assistance to build the vehicle. Zagato has never authorised the use of its brand, contrary to what appears in the pictures released by Scagliarini Motorsport.”

The images of the Scagliarini project are of a one-off model commissioned by a customer and apparently with the same bodywork as seen on the original Zagato Coupé at the Geneva show. We get the feeling there could be a law suit pending here….

Source | Autoblog.it

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What do you say to an Abarth 500 getting fitted with all-wheel drive and some EsseEsse tech and becoming this Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Elaborata model in bright orange Lamborghini paint? The original Fiat 500 Coupé Zagato was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year and has been confirmed for a limited production run, but this is a very different beast.

The Scagliarini Fiat 500 has been commissioned by a customer from the Arab Emirates and is equipped with a 1.4-litre engine with 180 hp. The difference from the original Zagato model is the replacement of the rear windows with body panels. A carbonfibre aerodynamic bodykit is on offer with splitter and rear spoiler and extractor.

The Arancio Lamborghini paintjob covers the lot but we’re particularly taken with the idea of this little Abarth 500 going 4×4. Other features include Alcantara seats and Brembo brakes.

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A surprise at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show came in the form of the Fiat 500 Coupé Zagato, as well as other 500 variants and the newly rebadged Fiat Freemont. The latter doesn’t need much introduction and the only real changes to be noted are the introduction of Multijet engines and a revisited interior designed to increase the Freemont’s European appeal. More speculation about whether this Fiat-badged Dodge will now be successful in the local market will ensue.

Meanwhile live at the Geneva show is the Fiat 500 Zagato. It’s a 1960’s-inspired model based on Abarth architecture and features a double humped roof. It is equipped with the twin-cylinder, TwinAir engine offered in a new version of 105 hp and 155 Nm of torque that will soon appear on other Fiat models in the future.

The Italian company also presented the new Fiat 500 Gucci - yet another trendy version of the highly popular citycar which attempts to unite Italy’s historic automobile company with one of its fashion icons. It’s offered purely in black and white, with exclusive Gucci accessories and interior finishes. It will be on internet sale from April 1st until June 30 for a price of about 17,000 euros (Italian market).

Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato and Freemont live at 2011 Geneva Motor Show

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