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Abarth 500 Assetto Corse

GT4 (2025)Abarth
190 hp
Horsepower
930 kg
Weight
FWD
Drivetrain
2010
Year

Abarth 500 Assetto Corse (One-Make Race Car)

The Abarth 500 Assetto Corse is a factory-built, track-focused version of the Fiat 500 developed by Abarth for single-make racing. Compact, aggressive, and light on its feet, it turns the humble city car into a proper little front-wheel-drive racer with serious attitude.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 1.4L turbocharged inline-4

  • Total Output: ~190 hp (140 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual or sequential race gearbox, depending on setup/mod interpretation

  • Weight: ~930 kg

  • Dimensions: ~3,657 mm long × 1,627 mm wide × 1,480 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,300 mm

  • Tires: Slick racing tires on lightweight 17-inch wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated race discs with performance pads

  • Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Abarth 500 Assetto Corse is a nervy, momentum-based pocket racer that rewards clean driving and precise car placement. With short wheelbase agility and modest power, it thrives on carrying speed through corners rather than relying on straight-line pace. The chassis feels lively and reactive, and because all the power goes through the front wheels, you’ll be managing understeer, wheelspin, and weight transfer from entry to exit.

Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder has a raspy, buzzy character with a pronounced turbo spool and a hard-edged induction note under load. It doesn’t overwhelm with power, but it delivers a punchy mid-range that makes the car feel eager and surprisingly entertaining in a light chassis.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Quick turn-in and playful rotation for a FWD car, but it will push wide if you enter too hot.

  • Traction: Front tires do a lot of work, so throttle discipline is key on corner exit.

  • Braking: Strong for the car’s size and weight, with good stopping confidence into tight sections.

  • Top Speed: Limited, but adequate for short club circuits and close racing.

Driving Style Tip: Treat it like a momentum car. Brake early, keep the platform settled, and use smooth steering to preserve front grip. It shines on tighter technical tracks where rhythm and consistency matter more than raw speed.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Abarth 500 Assetto Corse looks every bit the baby touring car — wide arches, stripped interior, race wheels, and bold Abarth branding. It has a charming underdog presence in the sim paddock, with a compact shape that looks mischievously fast even standing still.

Whether you're learning race craft or just want close-quarters door-to-door fun, the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse delivers accessible, lightweight racing with plenty of character.