Frankurt Preview: More images of Fiat Abarth 695 "Tributo Ferrari" arrive
by Sam Abuelsamid on Sep 14th 2009 at 11:29AM 
Fiat 500 "695 Tributo Ferrari" - Click above for high-res image gallery
Our colleagues at Autoblog Spanish have managed to dig up some more photos of Fiat's new super 500, the 695 Tributo Ferrari. The 180+hp 500 gets a very Ferrari-esque interior treatment to accompany the scarlet paint and Brembo brakes on the outside. Just like most other contemporary performance cars, the bottom edge of the steering wheel has been flattened out, which helps ease ingress and egress over the heavily bolstered seats. The predominantly black interior is trimmed out with some red accents and plenty of carbon fiber.
Another sign of its performance intentions is the stripe at the top center of the steering wheel rim giving the driver a quick visual indicator of straight ahead. The back side of the wheel is also fitted with a pair paddle shifters, although the exact nature of the transmission is unknown at this point. Stay tuned as we bring you all the official details after the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is officially revealed early tomorrow at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Gallery: Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari
[Source: Autoblog Spanish]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
fixitfixitstop 11:35AM (9/14/2009)
I'd drive just it just to annoy people.
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zamafir 11:58AM (9/14/2009)
totally, that interior is sweet! I'd take one of these over that rebadged aston iq any day, no comparison.
mk15 4:52PM (9/14/2009)
@zamafir
The interior is indeed very sweet.
larry raines 11:36AM (9/14/2009)
me want because it is tuned better than an Abarth Esse Esse 500. I wish I could buy a black or grey or silver one.
Always hated red cars.......
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fixitfixitstop 11:45AM (9/14/2009)
I never liked red cars either. We should hang out.
larry raines 11:56AM (9/14/2009)
Dude, if you ever need someone to just listen, I am here.
Mike 4:22PM (9/15/2009)
Did I just stumble upon a gay moment?
larry raines 4:39PM (9/15/2009)
dude, I said "just listen"
this is not a bromance
Autblogist! 11:47AM (9/14/2009)
Waaaant!
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Chode 12:11PM (9/14/2009)
I am so partial to German cars, but that little Italian has me hooked. I had an '05 Cooper S and I think I'd enjoy this car more. I saw (2) 500's in Rochester Michigan this weekend heading north on Adams for you locals.
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Sam 12:28PM (9/14/2009)
German?
Chode 2:01PM (9/14/2009)
Ja Deutsch. BMW is a German owned company that owns and developed MINI in spite of its English roots. Similar to why an Z4 built in the USA is a German car. Get it?
verdegrrl 12:18PM (9/14/2009)
Give it a 3rd pedal and I'm sooooo there!
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Flea 12:22PM (9/14/2009)
notice how the neutral and reverse buttons on the center console are designed exactly like the ones in the F430 & co. ...clever tuning this is, I approve.
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ToniCipriani 12:24PM (9/14/2009)
If only I can pick up one of these cheap as ex-rentals...
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why not the LS2LS7? 12:43PM (9/14/2009)
I've held my tongue on this site about this car for too long. It disgusts me that FIAT is doing this. This isn't a Ferrari, don't try to pretend it is.
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larry raines 1:02PM (9/14/2009)
it is not trying to be a Ferrari, it is a tribute car. Think of it as a pit bike. It is for all the people out there that love Ferrari but could never afford one. It is not pretending to be a Ferrari, it is just a trim package. Get over it, it is an awesome little car.
Besides, Fiat owns Ferrari.
If you really think someone would mistake this for a Ferrari, or that people buying this car believe they are getting a baby Ferrari, you are mistaken.
just like this is not a real stock car
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/your_garage/cars/1876.shtml
They do this stuff all the time here - and in Europe.
Autblogist! 12:48PM (9/14/2009)
Meh, Ferrari already whores itself out to anything with a surface.
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lukeradford 4:06PM (9/14/2009)
What is the Italian word for rice?
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CB 1:21PM (9/14/2009)
riso
That's literal. Italians wouldn't know what you meant by that phrase.