General GP Abarth

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General GP Abarth

And look at its competitors, even Volvo make a quicker hatch.

I think the Volvo C30 (which is the only hatch they make) is to be compared to the Bravo and not the GP, and i'll bet that the Bravo Abarth will a bigger engine (rumors says 1.8 TJET with 180-230hp).

The GP with the 1.4 TJET 120hp engine does 0-100 km/h in 8,9 sec. with a top speed of 195 km/h.
With the 150hp version of the 1.4 TJET, the GP should be a bit faster, perhaps close to 8 sec. (or lower) when doing 0-100 km/h.
 
I had a string of bona fide hot hatches before a couple of Coupe 20V Turbos - I've ended up with a compromise car in the GP Sporting JTD.

I don't think any diesel hot hatch could serve up the spirit and sensoral thrills of a Clio Williams, but my 1.9 JTD is a lot easier to drive in normal situations and you can make quite rapid pace without really ragging it.

I'm trying to say that a hot hatch depends on your definitions. If (like me) you want telepathic handling, chasing every last rev, the bark of a highly tuned NA engine, fat arches etc - then having a diesel that's just as quick from A-to-B doesn't quite hit the spot...

...but I'd still buy one and, in fact, I have! If Renault make a Renaultsport Clio DCi - like they have with the Megane - I'll be first in the queue. :)
 
audi are putting their 4.2 v8 diesel in the new R8 with an estimated 400bhp and i think they know a thing or two about turbo diesels isnt it the VAG group that started it all off.......???????
 
audi are putting their 4.2 v8 diesel in the new R8 with an estimated 400bhp and i think they know a thing or two about turbo diesels isnt it the VAG group that started it all off.......???????

NO!
Fiat were the inventors of the Common Rail Turbo Diesel so if anyone know anything it is Fiat.
Have a look on Italiaspeed.com for the new 1.9Jtdm Twin Charger...... cant wait to see that in a car!
 
RichC

:D You should drive a Panda 100HP!! They are seriously fun and very addictive (y)

I never wanted this to turn into a flaming war on either car as they are both superb, glad it didnt turn that way! I start a new job in a few weeks so will be using my Panda (sadly) as a trade in for the GP Abarth :D as long as the insurance stays below group 14 as thats HGT territory which is getting steep!

I was after an HGT for a long time but cant find one at any dealer :(

Cheers
 
stick with the panda mate it is a lovely car not many up my way in Glasgow spent 3hours or so on Sunday washing and waxing my girlfriends 100hp in black may i add it looked spot on a real head turner used MAGUIRERS GOLD LABEL WAX its the best try it?as for the GP ABARTH i don't think it makes an appearance till early next year so you will have a bit of a wait???????????????
 
I take to the road every other day to wash and polish the Panda 100HP, this is due to the guy over the road has a Black Swift Sport and I see myself in competition with him so he shines his and I shine mine ;)

Not being out done by a Suzuki!
 
i think owning a fiat of any kind i have had 2. there is allways that feeling of "being the underdog"because their street cred aint the best.loads of style but not up there with the best where hopefully they will reach if the panda 100hp and the gp are anything to go by.happy valeting.SUZUKI never in a million years.cheers
 
I would really like to drive the Panda, if it is anything like my old SportKa (which ive heard its better) then it will be great fun. Im a little too used to low down power now though. I havent ragged a car in ages :D .

As for cleaning, my car for some reason seems to attract bird sh*t unlike any other ive owned. I find myself cleaning my car twice a week.

Rich
 
I would really like to drive the Panda, if it is anything like my old SportKa (which ive heard its better) then it will be great fun. Im a little too used to low down power now though. I havent ragged a car in ages :D .

As for cleaning, my car for some reason seems to attract bird sh*t unlike any other ive owned. I find myself cleaning my car twice a week.

Rich
try seagull ****. it sounds like a squirrel falling out a tree and landing on yer roof. seagull **** makes quite a bang.
 
do we have any idea when the 1.4 turbo or litre turbo grp's are going to be released, available etc...?
 
do we have any idea when the 1.4 turbo or litre turbo grp's are going to be released, available etc...?

Nobody has a clue mate, not even the dealers. It seems like we could be be waiting a while. Get the impression that releasing the Bravo and the 500 is higher in their priorities, quite rightly really.

Rich
 
no rich they should bring out the abarth gp as we all want to see it lol! yeah i think they will bring those out then the gp abarth hopefully!!!!!!
 
Lol, yeah i no. I really cant wait to see it but i know that when its available im going to want it and thats not so good, :D .

In saying that im also eagerly awaiting the 500 Abarth, i think that will be even better, its so retro and stylish. Fiat are working wonders at the moment, its fantastic to see. All we need now is improved reliability and they will be right up there imo.

Rich
 
gp ABARTH ENGINE looks mint(y) (y) (y)
 

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Grande Punto Abarth street version tested by Andrea Navarra http://www.abarth.tv/en

Although the website says its an Abarth, I think it's a GP 1.4 Turbo, not the Abarth version. Just check out the seats. It's the same as in my Sporting.
 
Grande Punto Abarth street version tested by Andrea Navarra http://www.abarth.tv/en

Although the website says its an Abarth, I think it's a GP 1.4 Turbo, not the Abarth version. Just check out the seats. It's the same as in my Sporting.
i only saw this one photo it has the abarth badge on the engine cover and has tinted headlamps just the same as the WHITE ABARTH thats all over the motoring websites have you got more photos????(y)
 
The car is most likely test mule, fitted out with the Abarth mechanicals but not neccessarily all the trim.

Troy.

most probably but i cant wait to see more pictures when they finally put it into production!!!!!
 
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