Fiat Abarth 500
The Fiat 500 Abarth is a small hot hatch with a huge personality, known for its snarling exhaust note and punchy 1.4L turbo engine. It offers a raw, engaging driving experience and represents a significant performance value on the used market.
Find one with Spotter →Fiat Abarth 500 sold for a median of $10,700 over the last 12 months, based on 63 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $7,633 and $16,754. 1,141 currently for sale.
The Fiat 500 Abarth brought the scorpion badge back to the US for the 2012 model year. It packs a 1.4-liter MultiAir turbo engine making 160 horsepower, but its most defining feature is an exhaust note that's far more aggressive than its tiny footprint suggests. This car was Fiat's modern-day answer to the original Abarth pocket rockets of the 1960s.
Collectors and enthusiasts value the Abarth for its unfiltered, analog driving feel in an era of increasingly digital hot hatches. It's a car you connect with, from the buzzy engine to the firm suspension and direct steering. Special editions and Cabrio models add variety, but the core appeal remains its giant-slaying personality and Italian character.
The market for the 500 Abarth is an accessible one, with an average sale price of just under $13,000. Early cars with higher mileage are a performance bargain, often trading for less than $10,000. The top of the market, approaching $31,000, is reserved for immaculate, low-mileage examples from the final 2019 model year.
Buying Tips
- Check for oil leaks from the turbo feed lines and the MultiAir actuator brick; these are common and can be costly fixes.
- Inspect the front CV axle boots, particularly the driver's side, as proximity to the turbo can cause them to split prematurely.
- Listen for a rattling noise from the turbo wastegate actuator arm on startup and at idle, a well-known and annoying issue.
- Test the clutch for slippage, especially on tuned cars, as the stock unit can struggle with added torque.
- Verify the timing belt service has been completed on schedule, as it's an interference engine and failure is catastrophic.
Prices for the Fiat 500 Abarth range from $1,650 for project cars to $31,250 for pristine, low-mileage examples.
1,823 Fiat Abarth 500 vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 1141 currently live.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Fiat Abarth 500 cost?
Over the last 12 months, Fiat Abarth 500 sold for a median of $10,700 across 63 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $7,633 and $16,754. There are 1,141 currently for sale.
How many Fiat Abarth 500 listings are for sale right now?
There are 1,141 Fiat Abarth 500 listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.