The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth debuted at this year's New York International Auto Show, and the team at 3Birds Template couldn't be more excited about it. Every Fiat is a thrill to drive, of course, but there's just something about Karl Abarth's performance-inspired vehicles, with their rich history of racing, that sets them apart. To know that a new Fiat Abarth model is coming to our dealership this summer is a thrill, to say the least. Let's take a closer look at it.

Continuing in the tradition of the roadster Fiat drove to its first European Rally Championship win in the 1970s, the Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth exemplifies its namesake, sporting signature features like rear wheel drive, elegant suspension, and a four-cylinder turbocharged MultiAir 1.4 Turbo engine. That engine is responsible for the roadster's best-in-class horsepower and torque (160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, respectively) and can be paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shift.

And don't forget the 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth's exhilarating exterior, either. The roadster features aggressive Italian styling, both streamlined and curved, with a stretched hood, unique front and rear fascia, and a chrome quad-tip exhaust that has a sound all its own. Inside, the roadster offers a leather-wrapped steering wheel, red stitching abounds, and both the sport pedals and gear shift knob are accented in aluminum.

While we still have a few months to wait until the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Elaborazione Abarth arrives at our dealership, we have plenty of stunning models to hold you over until then. Call, contact us online, or stop by the dealership today to learn more about them or schedule a test drive.

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