BIG TURBO Fiat Abarth 500 Review! The Pocket Ferrari

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The Fiat Abarth 500 has one strange history. With its incredibly small 4 cylinder turbo, its peculiar exhaust note, and short appearance is not thought to be one of extreme performance any time soon. However this one has a larger turbo on it with every suspension modification you could possibly imagine. With its constant turbo sound and feeling like a literal go kart I had no idea what I was in for driving this thing in the mountains. It's been years since I've driven this car, so has my opinion changed? Let's go for a drive and find out. Thanks for watching and new uploads every Tuesday,Thursday, and Saturday!
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[@ThatDudeinBlue]

“What sound doesn’t a fiat Abarth make?” “Oink oink”

[@piggy_5.764]

Did you just cuss me out you oinker.

[@M3gaprod]

Ok

[@user30017]

Boink

[@RichardJoashTan]

Sounds like duterte.

[@Happygrowercbris420]

There rally cars you hillbilly’s will never understand the history of this car in Italy older then your whole family

[@nick37287]

Im loving these quirky car reviews! Really shows how diverse the car community really is.

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Nick Aguilar definitely! Doing the weird ones is always fun.

[@chrisballentine2698]

Same I purposely look for the weird different ones

[@raceflash9563]

I have an Abarth, and I specifically love it because it doesn’t make any sense. It’s got so much character!

[@brettcarlow5779]

Haha they are cool little cars for sure I’m not a fan of small car’s but the abarths are an exceptional little car

[@k20z3keith7]

Always love to hear the exhaust on these haha sounds great for what it is

[@hellbxymedia5027]

I've had mine for just over a year now and I smile just as much getting in it now as the day I bought it. What I love about them is their fun even when their slow. Whether it's the sound or just the way tossing them around feels,you have a smile on your face. Every friend I've had get in that car comes out with a shocked look on their face.

[@adamrubino178]

THIS! I've been saying this. My friends have been like, "Why of all for fun cars do you want that." Your comment has been my answer.

[@1970borntorun]

Gee, you mean you want to drive a Sports Car with Character, Soul and Personality ( Italian! ) ?!? What are you thinking not driving a Lexus IS250? lol Or to put it another way, why would one listen to Lincoln Park, when Led Zeppelin existed?? ;)

[@jh77sly]

This car is if Luigi (from Pixar's Cars) had a teenage son with anger issues.

[@yuvalmoyal_1824]

Lol😂

[@GerardPedrico]

I fully agree...

[@GerardPedrico]

Definitely German... a German Scorpion. Angry compact Tuk Tuk wheelie machine, German style? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpXHgZ-OnJWYoZI

[@sebastiaomendonca1477]

Considering that Luigi was based off an older 500, this is absolutely what it is

[@silverrain99205]

Underrated

[@kayakangle]

Love the recent reviews. Even if you don't like the cars. The fact that they're not prized cars such as the typical supras, STI's, skyline's, lambos etc... it makes it more relatable for a lot people who build what they either already had or can afford. Nice job David! 🤙

[@elnyoutube123]

I hope people dont start modding Abarths like crazy and drive the prices of the stock ones up like the retards in the JDM community

[@laddtryck]

look i dont hate on autos but when yoiu buy this small of a car that is purely supose to be fun nothing else (like a miata) WHY AUTO, do you want to have fun or not?

[@ericgalaxies5536]

And the automatic ones are more expensive on driver cars like this😅

[@SeriusChevy]

Autos have their advantages too. No reason to hate on them

[@Doooshty]

Honestly I got an auto because it was such an amazing deal I couldn't pass it up. The Abarth has one of the best traditional automatic transmissions I've ever driven. I've rarely felt like I was missing something.

[@laddtryck]

Darkmatter dtom what advantages? Your not winning any races because you have an auto in an abarth? Sure it might be a little faster but this is not a straight line car, on a racetrack you only use second and third Maybe fourth.

[@ihatecops.]

well the 500 is a city car. so automatic makes sense for it.

[@jus1029ph]

Other: fifteen52 David: *FIVE FIVE TWO*

[@rdvz]

hi justin

[@JapaneseSoomi]

wouldnt it be ONE FIVE . FIVE TWO

[@driftcannon6415]

Sure, you like my 488, but have u seen my Abarth?

[@Sovereign86]

Hands down one of THE top 5 best sounding 4 bangers ever. Even in stock form!

[@Doooshty]

The fact that this noise comes from a 1.4 is crazy

[@willsull22]

Agreed! This and the CLA45amg are crazy sounding 4’s

[@nicoooms4464]

There is no other engine of that size that can make such sound. Even stock it is brilliant, you never expect it so tiny by the growls they make😂

[@booferz4391]

235 HP this thing!? That’s epic. Wicked car

[@alexstromberg7696]

Epic gamer moment

[@BMWROYAL]

Memethunder ikr probably could easily keep up with something like a wrx sti

[@Doooshty]

@@BMWROYAL stock probably. Unfortunately once they put as much money in as I have it's not close. It's not a straight line car, but it's enough to surprise some "fast" cars. In turns is where it really scoots.

[@booferz4391]

Dustin Allen the fact that a car of that size and image can even compete with something properly sporty, is a huge accomplishment. But I mean listen to that sound 😎

[@Doooshty]

@@booferz4391 1.4 liters of fury🤣

[@maxdog421]

just picked up a laser blue 2019 auto 500 abarth a week ago, it is a fantastic car ive never had so much fun in a car before

[@aaronstepien2363]

I grabbed one this Spring and it’s been the perfect city car

[@boondoc001]

Being an Abarth owner this car is extremely fun to drive and I get compliments often from random folk. I've also been on two roadtrips up the Northeast and the car gave me no issues. I agree that the manual definitely begs for a 6th gear, I was overtaking too well in 5th and that should not be. I think these cars are a bargain on the used market, they can be found for under $10k if not just slightly over. Get it, take the back seats out, throw on some mods and you have a nice street legal track car.

[@Doooshty]

I'm so glad you enjoyed driving of. You guys can find me on Instagram at @pocket.ferrari if you have any questions!

[@aravindhkumar3976]

Awesome car bro!

[@Doooshty]

@@aravindhkumar3976 thank you see much🙏

[@alexruska2701]

Love the car! Need the info on those rims.

[@Legend-lc9bv]

I got a question why auto

[@Doooshty]

@@Legend-lc9bv because it was 3k less than any other Abarth available. Had one owner and a solid maintenance history. It was just supposed to be a daily driver. Lol

[@cankuskal5006]

The alfa romeo 4c has the 1.8L engine also used in europe in the alfa romeo guilietta. The 500 abarth uses the 1.4 tjet in europe and the 1.4 multiair in usa.

[@ruandevilliers8946]

Yes. Thank you💪 1.4l vs. 1750tbi.

[@jaket923]

I bought an abarth a couple months ago and I’m absolutely in love. I wanted a slightly used turboed hatch for cheap which left me with options like the st’s, gti, speed3, and minis. I just felt like the abarth was much more unique and the price was unbeatable. Also the super light curb weight just about had me sold.

[@Doooshty]

They just have so much character. I love something different. They were way over priced new but used they're a steal

[@RandomPerson-ck9dm]

The Fiat Abarth is awesome! I bought a used 2013 with a few modded goodies for $7,500. I’ve had it two years now and even driving it this morning, the sounds and power delivery still puts a smile on my face. This car defies all logic. It’s slow, but feels fast, it sits up high and has a narrow wheelbase, but handles great. The turbo (Especially with a chip upgrade and mass air intake) gives it a massive power surge that feels fast. I also have an 02 S2000 that is much faster, but the acceleration feels so much slower than the Fiat. Like I said... defies logic. The 5-speed manual is the way to go. A 6th gear would have been nice, but you get use to it. I think the automatic transmissions are a big contributor to the 500’s bad reputation. I do get a check engine light every few weeks, but it’s always been the aftermarket ECU just needs to be reset. Unplug the negative battery terminal or disconnect the ECU for a few minutes, hook it back up, and it runs like a champ. Do recommend the Torque app and a Bluetooth OBDII reader just to be safe. In two years, I haven’t had to do anything more than basic maintenance. It is fun to drive every time I get in it!

[@aaronstepien2363]

It’s making this crazy Summer so much more *bearable*. Zero regrets from me

[@elitefuze786]

When your product is so good you sponsor yourself, StOnks

[@JapaneseSoomi]

xD

[@AgeraXXX]

Dont save the hostage

[@WarrenWorthington3]

Florida Abarth represent! One of the best cars I've ever owned 55k in miles and still fun.

[@Doooshty]

Represent!

[@alecguerrero9511]

Loved the car beautiful but unfortunately it’s an auto, fiat is one of the only companies that makes manuals for most of there line

[@HaggisNHorsepower]

Well... I certainly enjoyed this video! Abarth Squad for life 🤘🏻

[@trappenator96]

Now I wanna see you review the mcm turbo Yaris 😭

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

Lukas Trapp Yaris Hilton

[@trappenator96]

@@PatricioGarcia1973 yes indeed good sir

[@chrish1057]

it dead

[@oliverp6875]

It blew up lol

[@OctaneStreet]

The stock Abarth is a really fun neat little car, so I can only imagine what driving this one would feel like haha. It looks MAD CLEAN though, love the black and yellow vibes.

[@Doooshty]

It's not that clean but it's fun haha

[@Spiffier]

Rear seats are not useless!! I have fit 4 friends besides me in mine😆

[@Doooshty]

I own the car. 1. Reliability isn't an issue. They are well built motors. Everything else is the issue, trim, plastic parts...that's what fails. 2. Yes I know an automatic isn't preferable. I got a deal too good to pass up though. It's not as bad as you think. 3. It's not fast it's fun. "Smiles per gallon" 4. I have never loved a car as much as this one. So I don't really care if other people understand it. If anyone has and serious questions you can reply to here or on my IG @pocket.ferrari.

[@miralemnermina142]

Reliability on t jet units isn't a problem but Multiair sometimes goes out Other then the multiair it's very sturdy and the t-jets are making more then 350hp with stock internals in Europe

[@Doooshty]

@@miralemnermina142 yeah. Multiair is a fantastic technology. Just limits what you can do with tuning and power. I'd love to go a t-jet swap one day.

[@miralemnermina142]

@@Doooshty multiair is a fantastic technology but it isn't that reliable (at least for now)

[@thabrownieviking]

Hell yeah! This thing was so clean when I saw it in person at FOTD. The owner is a super nice guy as well. I'm the biggest Manual only snob but I can't hate at least it's something cool.

[@Doooshty]

Thanks man!

[@bonz424]

Keep em coming David. Love the car reviews you do.

[@ChefBongWater]

Ive got a deleted Abarth 500, absolutely my favorite car ive ever owned. Little Itallian Piggy.

[@lynnmckenney1987]

I drove a manual for a week and man...it was a BLAST! It did rev a little high on the freeway...but man. I anytime I dipped I to the throttle, it was impossible to not have a grin on my face.:D Love the idea of this series!!!

[@SomeoneAwesome3998]

I just got interested in these cars like last week and was like “WHY HASNT DAVID REVIEWED ONE YET???” Nice job David

[@Barrage_S197]

He has though

[@jwilliams703]

They really do sound amazing in person.

[@professorweedington4962]

Has no business sounding as incredible as it does

[@Kev27RS]

Yes, totally agree! I know someone who had a modified one a few years ago. It sounded badass! Straight pipe and everything.

[@houstang2194]

@@professorweedington4962 facts

[@aizazrehman5153]

I love these things. It looks like the Abarth tries so hard to tell people it's loud and mean and muscular while it's a little cute pig lol

[@aaronstepien2363]

This I haven’t had this feeling in a car since I had my Dodge Conquest. I love it, it’s the perfect city car.

[@critterIMHO]

Does the Abarth engine have a stronger bottom end (crank, rods, pistons) than the standard 500?

[@gillmoresgarage9730]

Those 1.4s have a very unique sound they dont sound like everyone else's 4cyl turbo

[@adriannewman1322]

My sister in law has one with the 5 speed turbo and it's a blast to drive. But I was on way to work this morning with it and the fuel pump died and I'm having a hard time finding one. Any ideas on how to get one

[@JagoTFC]

1.75 tbi 240cv is inside the 4C. Did they swap it for the 1.4 MultiAir?

[@piggy_5.764]

I find this review hilarious! And I was going to get one before I landed on my 300C lol.

[@DIZAZZO]

When you have a 300c, you don't have a spare tire, you have a 500 as a spare car in the boot...

[@domesticatedape4378]

My girlfriend has the base 500 and it's rad af. Great sound for a 4 banger. Its not fast but its cool. Almost anything modern retro gets my thumbs up.

[@customsportsvans]

MINES 265 BHP, 340 FOOT POUNDS. ITS A S3 KILLER HERE IN THE UK. 4.5 SEC 0-60. 160 TOP SPEED. MENTAL

[@IvanPerez-yd7sz]

I have 2013 abarth and I love to drive it and u can park it almost everywhere 😂😂😂🤯🤯😂😂

[@aaronstepien2363]

It’s been the PERFECT city car for me

[@g1ovan13]

Hello. Where did you get the Ferrari stickers? Thanks

[@critterIMHO]

I have a question about the 500s in June but I only want answered by those who actually know. Does the Abarth have a stronger bottom end (crank, rods, pistons, fasteners) than the standard 500? Thank you in advance.

[@toddredfield4871]

Love your reviews!! Love the Abarth! What an amazing sound! I think the Abarth is underrated and many just don’t get it. It’s about as much fun as you can have without going to the poor house! Where do you do your drives? The area looks awesome! I’ll be in upstate NY in June, coming from Idaho and thought it would be fun to take my 500 for spin on that route. Thanks for your reviews, always make me smile and makes wish I was doing the driving!

[@jonnyruiz6594]

I’ve had mine since 2017, and the go kart description is the most accurate lol I love mine and don’t see myself trading in for anything different

[@tincangarage5616]

Does anyone have a link or something to that “Don’t race me I’m slow” sticker? It’s a must for my little Elantra

[@Doooshty]

Message me on IG. This is my car. I'll find out from my friend that got it for me.

[@Doooshty]

@pocket.ferrari

[@Jus_World]

Used to own a stock Abarth, when I go the corner too fast the tail just kind of swing a bit, felt like almost lost of control , which scared me lol

[@davidwright3390]

I love these cars my cousin had one in 2015 and it moved I am 6'7" tall and I fit in it

[@Driko99]

Had one of these and it was a really fun car. I’m sure I’ll buy another some day.

[@RockyTerrintino]

Driko99 I’ve owned a lot of nice cars from Mercedes to Bmw and I agree owning an 14 Abarth for a year was pretty fucking fucking fun to race around town.

[@jordanhernly1064]

I see this car all the time in my area, pretty cool seeing it reviewed

[@drno1022]

Has any one experienced the sequential transmission in the 124 Abarth. I know the manual in that car is rock solid as it a previous gen Miata one. But I really like the aspect of the sequential transmission for the 124, increase the power a little to 200, get some coilovers and be done.

[@prickowens9341]

Euro spec ones have buttons instead of a shift knob also does it have a 1.6? Because i dont remember abarth500 having same engine as a 4c

[@M3gaprod]

It has a 1.4 turbo dual clutch gearbox whit paddles or a manual gearbox that's pretty much all

[@frankgile1996]

Yeah, I think the 4c had a 1.8L turbo motor, while both the 500 Abarth and the Grande Punto/Punto Evo/Punto Abarth had the same 1.4L turbo motor (with the Grande Punto Abarth having always slightly more power than the 500 Abarth - I think they had 135 and 155 hp respectively when they launched, and then they kept increasing the horsepower for both throughout the years)... I think that even the manual versions had only 5 gears, not sure if they ever got a 6spd manual gearbox...

[@rorrofer15]

they're the same family engine but the 4c/Giulietta engine is 1750cc

[@M3gaprod]

frankgile1996 u have only 135 hp in the us lol

[@DIZAZZO]

It's so weird to see an Abarth with automatic transmissions, because here in Brazil we see only manual transmission on Abarth, the automatic is only optional on the 1.4 16v, and single clutch automated manual on 1.4 8v engines.

[@heleneravnaas9165]

The Abarth has been on my wish list for years! 🤩🤩 just love the piggy pop-off sound 🥰

[@Mk6Taylor]

I miss my Fiat 500 Abarth, did a review on mine as well, Was not as good as this tho! Wish It never got totaled out :(

[@chaseteter]

Why no battery relocation?

[@LUSFNA48]

Great video. I think this is the first Abarth video I saw with an Automatic transmission. So cool.

[@BanditFMP]

Does anyone know the wheels on it?

[@jonathandeschenes2973]

I had it its a awesome daily! Sounds good stock performance wise the best thing about it is how it handles and the exhaust…

[@lazy1126]

i dont think youve done a mazdaspeed 6 review :)

[@harry-211]

hello from Brazil, here the 1.4 is one of the most tuned engines because it's affordable and makes a good amount of power (big v8 with 400+hp are very rare here). The main car here with this engine is the Fiat Punto T-jet and the Bravo T-jet. the basic tune here (the most people start with) for them is a cat delete and E100 conversion that gets you to around 180whp (+- 210hp) and the next step is bigger turbo, intercooler, better air intake, etc, etc, and with that, they easily get past 240whp(+ -280hp). The good thing about the punto is that the bigger engine bay leaves you with more room for upgrades. And here these 1.4 engines are only sold with manual 6 or 5 gear transmission

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Same engine they put in that hot neon or was that a 6 cyl? That little neon was quick for the $

[@applerocks]

Abarth has limited edition “Tributo Ferrari 695”. It comes with Ferrari Paint, Ferrari inspired wheels and lot of carbon fiber. All sold out.

[@codyedsall9459]

North Georgia mountains, hell yeah brother. I recognize a lot of that drive as well as some of those donut tracks lol.

[@kennethcurryii7432]

Love the Abarth, miss mine!

[@Autogera]

This abarth has one of the most unique turbo flutters I’ve ever heard and it’s so cool!

[@aaronstepien2363]

It sounds just like my Dodge Conquest did

[@bassamaann]

Aye I've seen the pocket Ferrari around town a bit I live in the tampa area

[@panacheautomotive4298]

My stock auto Abarth pops loudly between shifts and shoots flames out the exhaust exhaust I wonder why his modded doesn't. 🤔

[@johnchristman4868]

So where did you do this drive? It looks very familiar and is bugging me...

[@c1_pt621]

Notification gang never disappoint 👊✌️

[@MaxSpeedMike]

The ferrari badges LOL this guy is great

[@jeremywest9836]

I had a 13 dart. Not fast but so much fun to drive. That little motor can handle some abuse. I was running 30 psi.

[@aidanperrin7968]

Honestly sounds amazing

[@iyaz15]

Man, after this review and watching valleycrews videos on the fiat 500. I want one so bad the only thing stopping me is the cars size. I feel squeezed in my wrx and g37. The fiat would probably suffocate me. But they just sound so gnarly and I'm digging the slower car but one that you can reel out instead of having the power but not getting to use it 90% of the time.

[@ajt3073]

You going to be around New York this spring? I have a 92' volvo 740 turbo wagon with some go fast part you should take for a spin ;)

[@reginaldredman6767]

I love it. Drove my 1st Abarth in 15 when my girl bought it. Drove a friend Abarth 7 month ago. Fun car.

[@rencaelum4396]

I don't know... 250 hp in a car that weighs close to 2,000 lbs sounds pretty fast. Especially considering that stock is only 180 hp.

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere7109]

160 in u.s.a

[@johndaugherty3544]

2400-2500lbs curb weight and doubt he shed more than 150lbs.

[@GaHaGamer6155]

What is that intro song?

[@timothyandrewbutler]

I was deployed, and my wife broke her vehicle. So she was daily driving my Evo 8 of 7 years. She didn't like to drive it daily or maintenance costs. So I traded that towards an Abarth 500. Only could find 12 listed in Hampton Roads, VA. My people that worked with was like we only seen 3 of these only, but your's sounds crazy. I always told them it's stock.

[@davvidhzara]

The exhaust note is really nice.

[@Doooshty]

Catless, straight pipe. No resonator

[@jacobhoffman927]

In theory could go faster bits for the 500 abarth work for the Dodge Dart 1.4T since it's the same engine? I'd like to give the daily a lil pep in its step

[@mr_sparkly_face4087]

3:35 Did David say Fiat-trical??? XD

[@TikiToyLabs]

what is the turbo kit?

[@Doooshty]

Garrett Gt1446+. Stuffed turbo with ported exhaust manifold.

[@aaronendo8150]

Now i need to see a grassroots Mildly built STI 15+ 🙏 I have a hyper blue stage 3 fuel pump injectors bolt ons etc. I think you'd love how rigid the new chasis is and the pull of the 15+ new turbo.

[@lenwoodcruze3594]

I drove a stock Abarth and I giggled the whole time.

[@parkergordon2391]

This video makes me want to get suspension mods for my abarth lol. 2012 with 140k miles 😁

[@StaroomSta]

parker gordon same here lol, 2012 with almost 150k kilometers. I wanna put stuff on it but I got it used and idk how long she'll go. 😆

[@aaronstepien2363]

Nice

[@DiegoGarcia-wi5mz]

This is the old Abarth, why do they dont have the newer model in the states?

[@nightcore82]

I love the little 500

[@papermind4010]

Those turbomacs look fire on that car

[@luestermane2252]

yo what was that intro beat tho cause it was heat

[@tiko5876]

Gian-Franco Federis seriously. I hate when you tubers don’t credit the music they use in the description. Takes all of 10 seconds to add in.

[@benjaminboshaw8858]

There’s physically no room between the frame rails for a 6th gear is what my service tech told me. I have the 1.4 dart with a 6 speed

[@kdbmxlvr1]

Benjamin Boshaw it’s doable, there’s been a few with 6speed swaps but yes there’s a lot of modifications that need to be done.

[@benjaminboshaw8858]

Always thought about proving them wrong

[@jamesphilpott4241]

The arbath punto evo has 6 speed

[@bethw13]

I L O V E my Fiat Abarth! Great, fun little car!

[@JustAwesome2020]

Cute fiat Abarth😍

[@Justin14999]

where in florida has hills like that?? 0:33

[@Doooshty]

It's Georgia

[@jaxjohnson4694]

It was between this or a mini for me and I went mini lol but love them both

[@charlesconnor1737]

I think every car deserves a place,as long as someone is bolting something on I give credit

[@davidhegedus20]

“This one has the backseats taken out because they are pretty much useless” lol I’m over driving this thing around with my 3 year old daughter in the back. She loves this car!

[@Doooshty]

They're aren't actually that small

[@NateFlood]

I take my kids to school in mine every day... stupid loops to move the seat... kids love it, I love it. They actually fit great.

[@aaronstepien2363]

Dustin Allen mine always stay folded down. I don’t think I’ve kept them up once

[@supatubz74]

This engine is used in Alfa’s, but not the 4C

[@arthurs7882]

Yay for automatic Bart's! I have a 15

[@randyritzow5178]

For sale??

[@matt2m]

They made auto in the abarth?? I want it more now that I see that rim set up.

[@kolourblind3124]

Ok lots of ppl saying that this has been their favorite car,what other cars have you owned? I’m considering getting one but already have a pretty versatile line up.thanks

[@Doooshty]

I had a G35 sedan before this. Then an IS300 before that. My friend drives an Abarth, he likes it more than his Audi S4 I know many super car owners who daily driver this. If you doubt me I'll show you. Find me on IG pocket.ferrari. I'll tell you what you need