I'm very confused. I was driving my new Abarth along some twisty lanes yesterday and I could swear there are marshmallows between the wheels and the car. I had a good look around in the wheel arches afterwards but I can't see them anywhere!



Fiat Stilo Abarth 3dr. Loden Green, Beige Leather, Sky Window, Cold Climate Pack, 17" Alloys, CD Changer, 260w 8 Speaker Stereo.

I can't believe there are no posts about how badly the Abarth handles for a supposedly sporty car.

Fiat Stilo Abarth 3dr. Loden Green, Beige Leather, Sky Window, Cold Climate Pack, 17" Alloys, CD Changer, 260w 8 Speaker Stereo.

Yeah I agree! There is plenty of grip but the rolly-polly nature of the handling doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.
I also find the car pitches and dives quite noticably under acceleration and braking, a feature which is highlighted more by the selespeed gearbox.
I chose the Abarth over the Alfa 147 because of the spec and performance but having driven a 147 courtesy car during the last service I have to say I prefer the 147's handling and steering. That's why I'm saving hard for a 147 GTA next year.

I´ve driven my Abarth (and a manual one) on the Zandvoort Race-track and it behaves wonderfully, even without lowering springs. Models with 16" wheels will squeak their tyres in some corners, but it never misbehaves, courtesy of the ESP probably

The race-drivers/instructors who gave a demo of what it could really could do said it was a pretty good ride for a standard road-car. Was there in the UK also a Fiat organized event like that for Abarth drivers?

Abarth 3d Black Moire + 17" + cdc + "718" + Sebring TS4