This car was one of the ones to remember... Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did 😀 - Marcus

Totally on the same boat with the owner. Small quirky cars can be way more fun to drive.

I always found that vehicles that put a lot a power in a super compact form factor are really interesting.

I own a '12 Abarth, and whatever people say about it, it's my car and I pay for it. I look super gay driving it, and dudes always pull up to see if it's a hot babe driving; sadly they are greeted by my beardy face. However! However yes, very important, the car is awesome to drive. It's a blast, and it's stupid. Owning an Abarth (or a Turbo, whatevs), provides with a lot of smiles per gallon. It's a driver's car, and it wants your full attention. It's scary, loud, and useless for anything else other than going out for a drive, and I love it. Thanks for the video Roads Untraveled, I'm happy that you dedicated some time to this model.

Technically, the differences between the 500 Sport Turbo and the Abarth are minimal. However, there's one feature of the Abarth that I really wished was ported over to all Fiat 500s, and that's the rear torsion bar. The stock bar does a decent job of reducing the Abarth's understeer. Replace it with a thicker aftermarket torsion bar, and you can kick this car into crazy corners where it'll now give you a bit of oversteer! Upgrading a 500 to fit any torsion bar will require replacing the rear axle assembly with the axle from the Abarth because it has the necessary mount points for the required torsion bar brackets.

I have a black 2015 Abarth. Mods Go pedal, cool air intake,pulley, Throttle body, front mount intercooler. 220 hp.

Short wheelbase light weight and 300hp literally a go kart this guy has got bitten by hp bug

he and that guy Steph are my favorite owners at the moment. I have a 500t and this gives me the inspiration to mod mine. but I will happy with 180hp

Fiat 500, now with 500 hp just like the name lol

It is so easy to take off and keep up with traffic. I love the engine. Just got a 500L and I have all the great space and awesome maneuverability.

My old man loves these things, reminds him of growing up in Europe.

OMG 260+.... That must be a blast to drive.

The 500 Abarth is one of the meanest-sounding 4 cylinder cars made. I would not buy one, but I always give a stare at the "595 competizione" on the streets

I remember him from TheSmokingTire! Great little monster that car :)

Pro content.Keep up the good work Marcus.

Most underrated car channel! Love the content!

A massive thumbs up to you dude. Great review, edit, format..just everything about it was perfect. Fantastic channel. I can't lie, I would like to see more VAG based stuff BUT in due course I bet. All the best.

I'm on my second Fiat 500 Sport. I've enjoyed the heck out of both of them. My wife has one also. Go figure. haha. They are just a hoot to drive.

This Fiat is a beautiful build! You guys do an excellent job editing, I love the soundtracks, photo shots and angles and videography is superb! Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to your next video!

Great vid! One of my favorite viedeos that I've come across for a Fiat 500 Turbo. Keep up the good work Roads Untraveled!!!

I like this guy. I love small quirky cars especially turbo engines that make you giggle! Pretty much ported only wow stock internals.

The video editing and the content is really gooood quality! I'm glad I found this channel.

Great review, it was fun to watch! This car is definitely on my radar now:D

Always the best quality videos no joke.. channel deserves way more subs than it has keep it up

Great video, great upcoming channel!

Great little car!

Coming from an STI owner this car Sounds fucking awesome

I’m glad I found this video. I have a sport and went into a shop and asked him to make it the fastest 500 he could make it. The guy told Me just get an abarth Bc it requires too much work and too much money. I’m gonna shop around for a good tuner and see what can be done. I’m out in Long Island, ny, anyone have a good guy let me know.

Sweet ride!

Love the 500 T!

All the Abarth owners are rushing in to trade for the new Fiat 124 turbo. I always appreciated the Abarths, BUT that new 124 is going to KILL the fucking scene!!!

with my Fiat 500; I’m at my target right now.....with its standard 101 hp

I just bought a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport (Awesome Midlife Crisis Car). I`ll be threading the back-roads of Langley as well (I recognize the roads) . . .Lol. The potential is remarkable. Great video!

What a beast!

The way he says Abarth though

can't wait to buy another after my ex wrecked my last one. great vid.

So fun to drive!

John can always talk you into doing more with your car. haha My Veloster turbo was initially only going to have an intake and an exhaust. Next thing you know i was driving from chicago to ATL for a stage 1 dyno tune when he was down there. haha. I was one of the more conservative tunes of the day and I think I ended up with 230 WHP and 260 WTQ

That's awesome...👍lookin forward to the 400hp...😎

I have an auto six speed and it’s fun, had a manual lancer rally years ago, even a motorcycle, four bangers are always fun for everyday driving from roads to highways, it’s wheel base with torque gives it character on corners and turns, sort of like a 500 motorcycle with four tires a seat and roof

recently purchased a ‘18 turbo. I love it!!!

too sick!!!

now its time to drive a single seater marcus!

Love the content 👌🏻👌🏻 can anyone tell me what camera setup Marcus has in the car?

Mans getting some gains

Great job! for those Fiat lovers of the past, it is pronounced Fiaaat not Fiet! You know! due to the Latin based A in it. Something I got corrected on while racing a Fiat Brava and Spider 124 back in the 90s. Yes they are a blast for the money.

Always loved these cars, my Uncle had an Abarth Convertible, obnoxious exhaust, fuckin awesome

The little guy has some bark

Love the Euro hot hatch reviews, mainly cause I own one myself. Not sure if they're a thing across the pond, but I look forward to when you review some sort of Renault Sport.

The 3rd generation Fiat Punto is my favorite, but I'm still glad that their selling Fiats in America now.

I kinda want one now. Would be a good summer car.

Where did you get that shifter ball? I love it.

Nice vid bro Kool too see his ride again from Smoking tire. What is the name of the shop he works with?

excellent video. where exactly is this driving road?

Millions of these in the UK driven by daddy's little girl, they are not the best build quality but i would have an Abarth or this one in a heartbeat for a little weekend track car or back road run around

Why not an even 500 hp in the Fiat 500? Awesome car! Subscribed.

... own an abarth, but that turbo rocks !!! ...

Looks like Northernlion, let's goooo

holaaaa from Vancouver ～～

Btw, if I'm not mistaken Eddie is now parting this thing out and going to do a 124 Abarth build.

guess im gone get a turbo on my fiat punto after seeing this

There are a few others of us chasing big 300 in 500s as well, it's more and more possible these days. Once my car is ironed out with a proper tune and setup, watch for it to be featured somewhere ;)

marcus, have you been lifting? lol

Is an Abarth expensive to maintain in Vancouver? I'm considering saving up for one, but the cost of insurance, gas etc is really making me think otherwise. I also constantly hear about the horrible reliability issues?

Not a fan of these cars but that's a beast hahaha awesome

plenty of power for a car as light as these

John is doing good shit for the Veloster community. he gets lots of flack idk why

reminds me of that twinturbo smart they only made one off and never produced

Small cars are the most fun !

If I ever encounter this in my MK7 R and get completely blown away, I'll remember this vid lol

yes is so much fun !!!! but i would love to drive lancia delta integrale , rally version ! wow that is pure fun....

damn i thoght this guy was about to have a heart attack while with matt farrah and now seeing this "flying start" changed my concept heahaeheah that or matt did something to his balls :)

Have you heard of Racechip from Germany as a piggy back? Your thoughts...cheers

I wonder what the final total cost will be of the engine mods + full installation into his 124 spider.

This is the second time I have heard you talk about tire width and traction. Linear traction is a function of the weight of the car pushing down on the tire the fight will push a 205 into the ground more than 225 section tire. Width helps for lateral grip in the dry. As car enthusiasts We need to make sure what we say is correct.

Need to find a 124 Abarth

has anything been done with the suspension?

Jesus Christ this fiat has nearly the same weight to horsepower distribution as my father's maxed out 2014 C7 Stingray no? could it keep pace?

nice nugget

Anyone knows the exhaust setup on this particular car?

Can it clear front 225s?

So what is the difference between the 500 turbo and the abarth?

Weird question... Where did you get that shirt??

What are those clips on the hood?

I have 2012 fiat 500 that I’m trying to turbo can anyone help me out and tell me what I would need to accomplish this

Hahaha I have the opposite.... mine is all white!!!!

Nice car! would you explain why the car rotates under braking?

Love the exhaust note I don't like the diesel truck sound I love rally car sounds I also like the sound deading exhaust where you can make the silent

is this guy dutch or has dutch roots? since 030-NLJ numberplates (030 is a city, NL abreviation of the netherlands)

Not small enough? You sir, need a kei car :P

Really interesting build, but being a practical man, I'm not sure why you would buy one of these when you could get a Fiesta ST or a Polo GTI?

really interesting project given the Abarth 500 has problems due to heat management.

thats not a bad sounding fart right there

does Eddie have a KZfaq channel? I know him from the forums but can't find him on here

I don't know how this dude is gonna make 400 HP with that engine. I have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm not a pro, but he's pushing 24-29 psi on a stock block, stock everything. Don't get me wrong, props to this guy for doing what he's doing but I don't think there is any, if not very little, aftermarket performance parts for the engine he has in it. I mean he could custom sleeve the block but then you are running stock rods, pistons, valves, crank... If this dude does manage to push out 400 HP from that engine, something is gonna have to give at some point. I don't know if its been done but swapping a Honda k, b or and h22 would probably be the best bet if he wants to make 400 HP. All of those engines can easily make that much HP and they all have performance parts. If he's gonna keep that engine, he's probably gonna have to run a lot of custom made parts. = expensive af! Might just be better to swap the engine out.

What kind of turbo? I'm sorry he said it kind of fast. anyway you can post the entire setup parts and brands. Thanks!!!

What kind of shirt is that Marcus?

I have fiat sport 2012 can I turbo it I want about 200hp to 225

edit you answered my question

have you been working out?