Abarth 595 FAQs

• What does 595 mean on Abarth?

  The Abarth 595 name comes from a long and rich line of motoring history, dating back more than 50 years with Fiat's original creations. Originally tied to the Fiat 500 model, one of the more recent efforts to revitalise and give this hot unit a new lease on life was to rebrand it as the 595 thanks to Abarth's performance tweaking. Dating back to the original, however, the 500 name came from the reference to the nominal displacement of the two-cylinder engine, which was 500cc. When the Fiat 595 was launched with a new 595cc engine in the 1960s, the 595 drew inspiration from that, and lives on today as part of the Abarth stable.

• What is the difference between Abarth 500 and 595?

  The Abarth 500 was an upgrade on the Fiat 500 city car, complete with a more imposing and sporty look, plus performance tuning to boot. Then came the next overhaul, the 595 and 595C, which effectively superseded the 500 series by giving it a whole new dimension in terms of power, dynamics, features and amenity. As such you can consider the 595 as the modern-day 500, however, it's much more than that, it is a complete upgrade.

• Is the Abarth 595 reliable?

  You'll be delighted as an owner of the Abarth 595 because it boasts some delightful qualities that make it a pleasure to keep in the garage. Abarth has established a reputation for delivering well-built, durable and high quality cars that are in every which way reliable. Thanks to the particular level of tuning and craftsmanship across the range, it's easy to understand why this is a dependable brand, including the punchy 595. This is one car you can turn to and know that it has your back.