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« Reply #242 on: June 26, 2010, 08:05:41 AM » |
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The ABI have rated the Abarth Punto Evo as group 32 in the new 1-50 grouping system. That compares with group 30 for the GPA and 34 for the GPA esseesse, about where you'd expect given power/sticker price increases.
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« Reply #243 on: June 26, 2010, 02:32:58 PM » |
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Must admit not really a fan of the AGP but the little tweaks they have made to the car really set it off and made it more "sporty" I like it alot !  |
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« Reply #244 on: June 29, 2010, 10:38:20 AM » |
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According to Autocar, as well as a new coupe, Abarth are releasing the Evo in 'SS' trim in November for around £19000.
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« Reply #245 on: June 29, 2010, 11:18:45 AM » |
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2 flavours? The implication to date is it will be available straight off the shelf as the APE or that it could be ordered in Esseesse form direct from the factory - as opposed to standard factory car with retro-fitted Esseesse kit as per the GPA. Presumably this is a cost saving measure, since several SS kits seemed to be kicking about for a loooong time and the Assetto kit pretty much sold in single digits  |
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« Reply #246 on: July 02, 2010, 03:01:48 PM » |
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Now I've seen one in the metal I have to admit I like it, the interior is an improvement on the old one. But I think I'll keep hold of my AGP as I think it will remain more exclusive than the Evo.
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« Reply #247 on: July 05, 2010, 10:29:16 AM » |
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Saw the EVO at Goodwood last weekend, look quite nice in the flesh. More aggressive, and the front wasn't that bad compared to the pictures too.
However, I think it'll be a much better second hand buy than new. It's too expensive for a tarted FIAT.
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« Reply #248 on: July 05, 2010, 11:26:37 AM » |
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Saw the EVO at Goodwood last weekend, look quite nice in the flesh. More aggressive, and the front wasn't that bad compared to the pictures too.
However, I think it'll be a much better second hand buy than new. It's too expensive for a tarted FIAT.
As mentioned elsewhere, I had my reservations until I saw it in the flesh... but I think that the Campovolo Grey helped a lot as the contrast with the black in the bumpers was not as stark as the white in the press pictures. |
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« Reply #249 on: July 05, 2010, 01:26:16 PM » |
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Havent read through the thread so not sure of the thoughts of others. With Wendy having the 500 I never really looked at the punto but saw one of these at Goodwood yesterday & it really looked good on the stand, sat in it, Pleasantly suprised, went away for the rest of the event but found myself back at as I went home, what can I say, I really like it, I'll try one as soon as they are out & well who knows. Wendys 500 certainly wont go but Im begining to think running the zed, whilst fun is costly & its just too fast for the Uk. Im just back from Spain having stretched its legs a bit & I just cant use it in the same manner in the UK
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« Reply #250 on: July 05, 2010, 02:07:56 PM » |
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I didn't like the Sabelt seat though.. didn't think it offered enough support to the sholders.
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« Reply #251 on: July 05, 2010, 04:42:17 PM » |
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Anyone know when the UK release date is?
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« Reply #252 on: July 05, 2010, 05:08:39 PM » |
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Launch stock is arriving shortly and we'll have some official launch dates for you soon - expect it to be within the next week or two.
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« Reply #253 on: July 06, 2010, 01:50:05 PM » |
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Anyone know when the UK release date is?
At dealers in 2 weeks I believe along with the flappy paddled 500 rag top |
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« Reply #254 on: July 06, 2010, 04:35:38 PM » |
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So, the question is who will have the first APE on the Forum?
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