The speculation delivered: Abarth Roadster bites back

The prospect of an autonomous Abarth was again off-again proposal. Currently, the label was created by two, and the number 500, a marked improvement in the performance of current models Fiat. Piquer interest, however, is the performance of the Department of Fiat opened the doors to its new factory, which is a small space for the production line, it is said, for a model. But then, says the spokesman Abarth, which was not sufficient, even for a small car is not the road. The rumors, it turns after the Scorpion brand is working with Lotus, with a roadster based on the Elise. Today, the rumor mill at Auto Express have their own idea of what is a sports car for Abarth could - or, in his view, should - be.

Instead of subcontracting Lotus, EA to run a two-seater based on the 500 more money. This means that the creation of a front-engine/front-wheel-drive four 1.4-liter turbo in the Standard Performance (135hp) and "esse-esse" (158hp) Spec. A low lowest priority and to further reduce the weight of the compact, panel with removable roof, regardless Abarth moves, while Ferrari-esque gadget that the Fiat group for the pair of transfer (including VAT) E-diff and development The lights in the flat steering wheel to the driver at the energy to maintain happiness under control. Of course this is all a bit of speculation and excitement, but not in the realm of possibility.