looks like an SLS front end 

 

If it looks anything like that, minus the front as it isn't very 'Abarth' it will be a big seller I reckon.

Here's my money - take it and go.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/fiat/92230/extreme-abarth-124-spider-to-join-comfortable-fiat-version

I know it's Auto Express but still, nice little update on the 124, like the rear of ther artist impression drawing, think the front is horrible though!

From what I read, the Fiat version will have the 1.4 MA engine (135 to 180bhp) and the Abarth version a detuned 4C unit of 200bhp with TCT.

Reported to make an appearance at the LA motor show this autumn or Frankfurt next spring.

Cannot wait much longer.

the 500 is a family car too

I like the idea of an Abarth Roadster, my MX5 is pretty good, I do wonder what it would be like with a nice turbo engine in, would it be better or worse, one of the positives of the 5 experience is the broad rev range and response from its NA engine, useful till past 7k, a lagging turbo motor running out of puff at 6k might take the edge off the roadster experience.

Time will tell, a car like this will sell on looks alone, lets hope it is better than the renders, Mazda did a cracking job, you'd expect the Italians to do it better.