Abarth 595 Turismo 160

[callywally18]

After a few years of enduring several sub £1000 cars, ranging from rattling MR2's to rusting E46's, I thought I would treat myself to something newer & (hopefully) more reliable.

The requirements were fairly simple, something I would not get bored of, looked good & was fairly nippy. Also, only being 21 insurance played a fairly big factor in my choices

A friend had started working at a local Abarth dealer, so I popped down and had a drive and was pretty impressed with the handling and speed of the little Abarth. After going away to have a little think about it I could not get it out of my mind! Which I thought must be a good sign.

So after a few insurance quotes, and phone calls to various garages around the country I was the proud owner of a 2013 Abarth 595

Its a 2013 model with full tan leather interior, xenons & the interscope stereo which is suprisingly good! It is the 160 BHP model so is fairly nippy, and the handling in my opinion is pretty good, especially coming out of corners due to the weight! Certainly surprises a few cars!

Plans are to get a slightly more exciting exhaust for it, love the Record Monza but think I will opt for a custom one due to cost! Also may treat it to a remap.

Anyway enough of my chit chat, now for some pics!







Will update the thread with some more pics when the weather is a little nicer & some videos of the new exhaust!

[PeterT24]

My mrs has a standard 500 and it is a fun little car around town. Think an Abarth will be on the cards come trade in time. Watching this with intrest.

[callywally18]

Also getting about 35 mpg with very spirited driving which I dont think is too bad! (not that I am too fussed )

Booked in for a remap next week so will update with the figures from that

[callywally18]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

I can heartily recommend exhausts from G-Tech in Germany.

I had one on mine back in 2009 and it sounded brilliant.

At about 180bhp these little cars really (really!) go well. You will love it, and the pops/bangs from the exhaust always raised a smile with me.

Any idea on pricing for those? That is next on the list a nice exhaust.

Will google them now

[callywally18]

Just got of the phone to the remapping company, they said I should expect gains of about 25 bhp & 60/70 Nm of torque!

Hopefully it achieves that.

[roystinho]

Cracking little cars. Test drive a competizione last week, but it was too loud for my 4am starts. Fun little cars though

[bertiedee]

Great car. If you havent already, get registered on www.abarthisti.co.uk. Its a very helpful friendly forum. you'll get some good pointers on exhausts and remaps

[JS1500]

I'd love one of these. Any pics of the tan leather interior?

[callywally18]

Will get some pictures of interior tonight, It is pretty well put together inside in my opinion. Has a good chunky steering wheel, seats are very comfy & stereo has a good bass to it!

Have joined the FB groups, will join the forum thanks

[Turnip Farmer]

Welcome fellow Abarth owner.

I've got a std red A500, got a readers car thread up sharing my ownership experiences.

What other things do you plan to do?

[callywally18]

Turnip Farmer said:

Welcome fellow Abarth owner.

I've got a std red A500, got a readers car thread up sharing my ownership experiences.

What other things do you plan to do?

Will have to have a look at it see your thoughts!

At the moment I just plan to give it a little remap & get a slightly frutier exhaust, and also tint the rear windows, change the bulbs in the DRLS as they look terrible compared to the Xenons & enjoy it

Link to your thread?

[Turnip Farmer]

callywally18 said:

Will have to have a look at it see your thoughts!

At the moment I just plan to give it a little remap & get a slightly frutier exhaust, and also tint the rear windows, change the bulbs in the DRLS as they look terrible compared to the Xenons & enjoy it

Link to your thread?

Sorry my bad, forgot to put the link

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Let me know what you think.

With regard to the DRL I know what you mean and had same issue. Upgraded mine to PIAA bulbs, nice white light.

These ones
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/PIAA-Xtreme-White-DRL-Erro...

[callywally18]

Latest picture of the little pocket rocket!

Still really enjoying it, although it is not the best in the wet! Could be to do with the tyres though, on Pirelli p zeros, anyone else recommend anything better?

Had some fun with a t5 s40 the other day, owner didn't look too chuffed at the next set of lights 😌

[Petevxl]

I put Michelin ps3 on mine and it's excellent.

I also have a bluespark tuning box and novitec challenge corse exhaust.

Pops, bangs and smiles per smile.

[EJH]

callywally18 said:

Still really enjoying it, although it is not the best in the wet! Could be to do with the tyres though, on Pirelli p zeros, anyone else recommend anything better?

I never much liked the P Zero Neros; have just changed to Continental SportContact 5s and first impressions are they're much better.

[callywally18]

Petevxl said:

I put Michelin ps3 on mine and it's excellent.

I also have a bluespark tuning box and novitec challenge corse exhaust.

Pops, bangs and smiles per smile.

What kind of gains did you see from the tuning box?

[Petevxl]

Had it dyno'd and the rollers were over reading.

I got 188bhp (lol) and standard 180 comps were getting 200. So I presume the box is giving me somewhere between 165/170.

I would hate to have to take the tuning box off!

[Petevxl]

My car is a 135 BTW. Another guy in a 160 Turismo with a TMC box pulled 162bhp and it was running far too lean. Think his box was maybe knackered.

160's don't see a massive uplift in power with the tuning boxes. Intercooler and live map will max out around 190 on standard ihi turbo.