The automobile production company was founded in 1949 by the Italian-Austrian motorcyclist Carlo Abarth; Due to a terrible accident, he had to abandon his career. Failed successfully in the manufacture of glass fiber coated exhaust pipes to improve the performance and noise of the car. He then became a car designer, allowing hunchback owners to personalize and improve their cars with a simple kit.
In 1971, the signature is bought by Fiat, and since then "Abarth" has referred to the racing version of the hunchbacks manufactured by Fiat; for such occasion, the logo underwent a redesign also, turning the scorpion from black to blue and using the Italian flag as background (even horizontally in some versions). In 2007, the Fiat corporation decided to give new life to the Abarth brand, the fourth of the corporation; He needed a restyling that would have modernized the logo but maintain its own heritage and recognition, focusing mainly on the scorpion.
The range of cars with LPG Autogas offered by the abarth brand in UK has been extended with the approval of equipment to retrofit their cars:
Although it can be established that operating in LPG mode the vehicle consumes a little more than gasoline, the price of fuel has a saving of more than 30%
The refilling from the supplier is carried out in a time comparable to that necessary for refueling gasoline. The system is, likewise, very simple and comfortable.
Being a cleaner system, catalytic converters, filters, "adblues" are eliminated, which reduces the possibility of mechanical breakdowns. Thus, for example, the service life of the oil increases with what it means for motor care
Having fun respecting the environment is the philosophy that inspired Romano Autogas for the small transformation of Abarth LPG
In the 1960s, small scorpions wreaked havoc in competitions, often winning them. These are the Fiat 500 developed by the genius of Karl Abarth. 50 years later, this myth is more alive than ever thanks to the reissue of the Abarth 500 ordered by Fiat in 2008. Model that we tested in an ecological configuration, which has the LPG system of Autogas Romano.
Derived from the current Fiat jewel, the "racing" variant is inspired by the ancestor "snout" pronounced with integrated spoiler, rear spoiler, double chrome exhaust and decorative stickers. Of modern origin are the F1 style air extractors, the miniskirts and the 17 "rims.In general, the appearance is pleasant and combines the retro style with an aggressive design of the latest fashion.
The impression of corsaiola is also evident in the cabin, thanks to the wraparound seats with integrated headrests, sports steering wheel and aluminum pedals. Another highlight is the "satellite" turbo gauge with the GSI benefit in the middle, a feature that indicates the perfect time to change gears to consume less or, with the Sport option, to obtain better performance. He also managed to design the board of the same color as the body, which fortunately is not affected by the transformation into gas. The LPG level switch / indicator is in fact "hidden" near the ignition switch.
At the bar, you immediately feel safe. The 1.4 T-Jet of 135 horsepower has a progressive power and a smooth driving, the direction is direct and precise, the short-throw gearbox is comfortable to maneuver and has quick couplers. The structure is definitely rigid in favor of handling, impeccable thanks to the various electronic systems present, but at the expense of comfort. Factor that, with the reduced height of the ground, advises a lot of caution on the roads with bumpy asphalt. On the contrary, the ideal terrain of Abarth is the tight mix in which you can fully appreciate the agility offered by the small size, the excellent dynamics of go kart and the shooting qualities that are also favored by the weight of the " feather". Less effective in fasting where you feel a slight lack of elevation.
With the gas supply, it loses power (around 7 CV), at the expense of recovery and acceleration, but it gains a lot in terms of environmental and economic quality. In terms of ecology, the good qualities of 4 Euro 5 are further improved with LPG, a fuel that drastically reduces the emission of pollutants such as carbon monoxide and aromatic hydrocarbons and CO2 emissions by 10 to 15% (155 grams / km in gasoline). With regard to operating costs, the refueling output is drastically reduced (around 40%) thanks to the fall in the price of LPG.
The Romano Autogas gas system is a modern sequential injection system with injectors and a Gpl control unit software developed specifically for Abarth. Use the position of the charge jack, inside the fuel tank, and the O-ring, inserted in place of the spare wheel, replaced by a practical bag with the quick tire repair kit. The capacity of the tank is 31.2 liters effective, sufficient for a range of 300-350 km, while during trips to the consumption of LPG increases on average up to 8 l / 100 km compared to 6.5 gasoline. The cost of conversion is approximately 1,900 euros, a value that is recovered in about 60,000 km and added to the list of 18,500 euros. High price for a city car, but which is justified by the complete equipment that includes, among others, 7 airbags, alloy wheels, air conditioning, stereo, Blue me system and fog lamps.
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