First Test: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
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The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth may be small -- smaller than even a Mini Cooper -- but it
The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth may be small -- smaller than even a Mini Cooper -- but it's a heavy car. With a curb weight of about 2500 pounds, the 500 Abarth isn't pound-heavy -- it's heritage-heavy. Read on to learn more on the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth in this first test article brought to you by the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
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First Drive: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
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Test Drive: The 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
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