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Abarth 500 EsseEsse

Super StreetAbarth
160 hp
Horsepower
1060 kg
Weight
FWD
Drivetrain
2009
Year

Abarth 500 EsseEsse (Super Street)

The Abarth 500 EsseEsse is the hotter, more hardcore take on the Fiat 500, turned into a pint-sized performance hatch with real character. It combines turbocharged punch, a lively chassis, and Abarth’s signature tuning to create one of the most entertaining small cars you can throw around a sim track.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 1.4L turbocharged inline-4

  • Total Output: 160 hp (118 kW)

  • Redline: ~6,500–7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,060 kg

  • Dimensions: ~3,660 mm long × 1,627 mm wide × 1,485 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,300 mm

  • Tires: Performance road tires on 16-inch wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with front performance calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Abarth 500 EsseEsse is a tossable, momentum-based hot hatch that thrives on aggression and precision. Its short wheelbase and front-drive layout make it feel eager and nimble, while the turbo engine gives it a surprising amount of mid-range shove for such a small car. It’s the kind of machine that feels playful at lower speeds and just edgy enough to keep you honest when you start leaning on the front tires.

Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 1.4L four-cylinder has a fizzy, raspy character with a sporty exhaust note that suits the Abarth badge well. There’s a noticeable turbo surge in the mid-range, and while it isn’t a high-revving screamer, it delivers enough punch to make every short straight feel lively.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Sharp on turn-in, with quick direction changes and a playful rear end under trail braking.

  • Traction: Strong enough for a front-drive car, but wheelspin and torque steer can appear if you’re too aggressive on exit.

  • Braking: Solid road-car braking with decent modulation, though it’s easy to overload the front tires if you brake too deep.

  • Top Speed: Modest, but the car is more about acceleration and corner speed than outright Vmax.

Driving Style Tip: Carry speed, keep inputs tidy, and avoid overdriving the front tires. It rewards smooth trail braking and early but measured throttle application, especially on tighter circuits where momentum matters more than power.

Livery & Aesthetics: The EsseEsse package gives the 500 a properly aggressive stance, with Abarth badges, sporty trim, and a compact shape that looks great in race livery or factory-inspired colors. It’s cute, but in a mean way.

For club racing, fun laps, or close battles with other lightweight street cars, the Abarth 500 EsseEsse is a perfect little firecracker — small, scrappy, and way more entertaining than its size suggests.