Just to let you know, Lancaster Ferrari in colchester have one of their 500 courtesy cars for sale, at around 15k.

gumball said:

Just to let you know, Lancaster Ferrari in colchester have one of their 500 courtesy cars for sale, at around 15k.

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why would you when you can buy an Abarth for less?

It's a limited run of cars, just 200. also a high spec anyway.

what is the spec? other than standard 1.4 with a hamman exhaust and a plaque

Wonder why they're selling. Are their customers too snooty to be seen in a 500, or .............. more likely, did they get too many people coming in to asking about the 500 and ignoring the Ferraris.

Didn't take in all the spec, but I think it's a 1.4 sport without a sunroof, as well as a plaque and sports exhaust you also get....da da da da da da daaa.... red stitching on the steering wheel!

They're probably selling it as they hardly ever use courtesy cars. The customers car is usually picked up and delivered(then just use one of their other cars). plus of course they are quite snooty

In pics I've seen it's clearly been lowered and apparently BHP is 120. It also looks to be painted in the Stilo Schumi red which was of course supposed to actually be Ferrari red. So a nice car. A couple of grand off and I might be tempted

For those who hav'nt seen pictures yet here is a link http://www.flickr.com/photos/czd72/2809414050/in/photostream/
Gumball - how did you find out about this?

Murano16v said:

For those who hav'nt seen pictures yet here is a link http://www.flickr.com/photos/czd72/2809414050/in/photostream/
Gumball - how did you find out about this?

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I spotted a Scuderia while driving past, so had my usual nose round and saw the 500 with a sale slip in the window next to the showroom.

looking at the pics i'd say lowered aswell i like the shade of red, but not the ferrari logo's could have done some special wheels just for the car though.

white 500 said:

looking at the pics i'd say lowered aswell i like the shade of red, but not the ferrari logo's could have done some special wheels just for the car though.

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I think the stripes/cavalinos are put on at the dealers. The one at colchester does'nt have stipes but does have some dodgy after market "3D" cavalinos.

My mate sells ferraris and maseratis in cardiff. He phoned me today to say guess what we got in the showroom. forget all the supercars, he was exited about the 500.

He says they are selling them at £14,000.
and are 100hp sports with sunroof and satnav

deeyup said:

He says they are selling them at £14,000.
and are 100hp sports with sunroof and satnav

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The blue and me map thing or a different satnav?

The Beast said:

The blue and me map thing or a different satnav?

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Forgot about that, one I saw had the blue 'n' me that plugs into the dashboard, looks very neat.

It's on top of the dash, you can see it here, near the steering wheel.

I think this is it. I'm going to look at it this weekend, I'll take some photos.

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Looks great

Murano16v said:

In pics I've seen it's clearly been lowered and apparently BHP is 120. It also looks to be painted in the Stilo Schumi red which was of course supposed to actually be Ferrari red. So a nice car. A couple of grand off and I might be tempted

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Does anyone have a bit more insight to mods that were done to get it to 120 bhp ? Was the manifold changed with tweaks the ECU ? It does look a little lower than the standard. I noticed on another URL
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy318/ianvirgo/FredV.jpg
that there was a side skirt and an extension to the front bumper - I assume that this was aftermarket. Did they only come in Red ?

Is it this one?
"This new performance version of the Abarth 500 confirms the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style.

Abarth and Ferrari are two great names that have contributed, with conviction and dedication, to the legend of Italian racing that is known around the world. The legendary men behind both marques followed very similar careers: first drivers, then tuners and finally heads of companies that command genuine respect in the world of motor racing. These extraordinary men were associated in the past: in 1953, for example, a unique Ferrari-Abarth was born, the Ferrari 166/250 MM Abarth. The car raced in various international trophies including the legendary Mille Miglia. The tie between the two companies has been reinforced above all by the exhaust systems designed by Abarth specifically for the cars built at Maranello: numerous exhaust systems have been made for various Ferrari models, some of which have won World Championship titles.

The two brands have recently renewed their collaboration. The first result of this was the supply of a limited and numbered series of Abarth 500's to Ferrari's European dealers in recent months for use as "courtesy cars".

Now, attention turns to the new Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari", an exclusive vehicle that not only enables Abarth to extend its range by entering into the luxury sports car market, but also offers Ferrari customers a small but exciting small car for all their mobility needs, including practical urban mobility.

The new Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" is distinguished by a number of stylistic changes, but more importantly by substantial modifications developed by Abarth and Ferrari engineers. The engine, for a start, is a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v, tuned to develop over 180 HP. This is combined with an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift that makes full use of the engine's performance by reducing gearshift times.

To improve acceleration, the car is fitted with performance tyres on 17'' alloy wheels featuring a design inspired by Ferrari wheels. The suspension and braking systems have also been strengthened to cope with the extra power: 284 mm multi-section discs with fixed four-piston calipers, both by Brembo, and special shock absorbers let you enjoy performance in total safety.

And of course there is a "Record Monza" variable back-pressure "dual mode" exhaust, designed to improve engine performance and deliver an inspiring sound over 3,000 rpm.

On the outside, the car is finished in Scuderia Red, with carbon fibre door mirrors and with details like the wheels and rear air intakes in Racing Grey. This new Abarth is equipped with Xenon headlights with dipped and main beam functions for improved light emission and excellent efficiency under all weather conditions. Made by Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting, these elements deliver three times the light intensity and duration of standard halogen lamp headlights.
The interiors are also personalised and demonstrate the attention to detail and the sporting style that are common to both brands. "Abarth Corsa by Sabelt" seats are fitted and finished in black leather with a shell and seat base in carbon fibre. These seats offer a perfect blend of racing characteristics – light weight (10 kg less than the standard seat) and the ability hold the body steady against lateral and longitudinal forces, thanks to body support elements filled with crush-resistant foam – with the ergonomics and comfort of road seats.

The black leather steering wheel is characterised by red leather inserts and a tricolour hub on which the MTA gearshift paddles are mounted, while the instrument panel is specially made by Jaeger, and inspired by typical Ferrari instrumentation. Attention to detail has gone into the floor too: the foot wells are covered entirely in non-slip aluminium and the racing pedals are personalised with the Scorpion logo. The interior is embellished with other details too, like special kick plates and a plate bearing the vehicle series number".

Or is it the "Courtesy" cars which are basically Red 500's with stickers?

GrandeGuy said:

Or is it the "Courtesy" cars which are basically Red 500's with stickers?

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how is it basically a red 500 with stickers, if its a ferrari dealership it will be the tributo ferrari 695, if ferrari got a 500 part ex-d to them i doubt they'd sell it on in their dealership, a standard 500 does not have a turbo'd 180bhp engine.