The Fiat 500 Abarth SS- Forget the Fiesta

Well it looks like the Fiesta dream is over, time to get up and move on to the Fiat Abarth 500 SS. Best of all it is coming to North America in 2011. Even better is that it will only cost $18,000 to $19,000! It has racy looks in a small package but don't think the looks are the only racy thing about it because it should reach 60mp/h in a quick seven seconds.

The Fiat is quick because it has a 160hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine in a car that weights nothing. The 7 second 0 to 60 time is as quick as a GTI. Not only is it quicker but I think it is also better looking too.

Don't call it cute though because all those menacing scorpion badges are meant to scare off the weak and feeble. I plan to trade in the Focus for a white Fiat with the red stripes and I really want those white wheels. It just looks fast standing still and looks like it should be driven on a tight circuit. All I know is that the first one to come to Canada will be on our drive.

Cody Mahood