After so much anticipation, spy photos and so on, finally the Pulse Abarth debuts in Brazil.
The compact crossover transformation isn’t just focused on placing a big scorpion in the middle of the grill, also gets the 1.3T engine already seen in the RAM 1000 and Jeep Compassas well as a special preparation of the chassis to support more power and dynamism.
FIAT Pulse Abarth – powertrain
The new Pulse comes from the hand of the engine called T270 (for its torque) four-cylinderwith direct injection, which delivers about 178 Hp and is associated with a six-speed automatic gearbox with steering wheel paddles.
Performance Press Abarth
- Top speed of 215 km/h
- 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds
Regarding the preparation of the chassis:
- It weighs 1,281 kg in running order
- The shock absorbers are specific for the Pulse Abarth, 13% firmer than in a conventional model
- Stabilizer bar increases diameter by 20mm
- 215/50 tires on 17” wheels
- Front brakes are bigger, rears sadly keep drums
FIAT Pulse Abarth – design
Aesthetically, the sportiness of the model is noticeable, which also uses the same fascia released on the fastback.
FIAT Pulse Abarth Design Details
- Abarth shields on the grill, fenders and wheels
- Black grill with lower “over mouth”
- vertical air intakes
- red accents
- Large “Abarth” logo on the rear
- dual exhaust outlet
FIAT Pulse Abarth – interior
Inside there is obviously a scattering of elements in red, including the Sport button on the steering wheel that is renamed Poison (poison), the decorative strip and stitching. On the board, we also see some accents in metallic silver and an Abarth “plate” on the glove compartment.
The Press Abarth also takes from fastback integrated center console with armrests, electric parking brake and lots of piano black. The upholstery is leather.
The team multimedia It is the well-known 10.1-inch and the instrument panel is the 7-inch digital.
In security it provides solutions such as:
- LED headlights
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Involuntary lane departure warning
Do you like the new Pulse Abarth? Do you think he is worthy of wearing the emblems of the scorpion?
