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Abarth 500 Electric Cabrio 114kW Scorpionissima 42.2kWh 2dr Auto

Doors	2
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Scorpionissima
Price	£37,475
Battery Capacity	42.2
Engine Power - BHP	155
Acceleration	7
Top Speed	96 mph
Length	3673 mm
Width	1682 mm
Height	1518 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	185 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Uconnect infotainment touchscreen with integrated navigation
360 parking sensors (front, rear, side) drone view and rearview camera
7" TFT digital cluster
Abarth driving e-mode selector: Turismo, Scorpion street, Scorpion track
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless)
Blind spot warning
Central Console A+C USB (Charging Only)
Connected services
Cruise control
Drowsy driver detection
e-Call (emergency call)
e-coasting
E-Mode selector
EMF Family Steering Opt
EV Granted Range (Take Me Home)
EV indications on instrument cluster and head unit
EV Low Battery Mode (Turtle Mode)
Intelligent speed assist
Lane keeping assistant (LKA)
PAS
Rain and dusk sensors
Scorpionissima steering
Traffic sign information
Uconnect live service
Wireless charging pad for smartphones

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11KW onboard charger
85kW fast charge
Bag for mode 3 charging cable
Electric transmission
Mode 3 charging cable
Second life ready battery
Smart charging
Smart charging port

Entertainment

Abarth AVAS and key on/off sound
Abarth sound generator
DAB radio
Global telematics box module (TBM)
JBL Hi-Fi premium sound system
USB for device mirroring in 1st row

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Abarth lettering in dark titanium grey
Abarth logo
Auto high and low beam
Black Day Light opening (DLO) surround
Black spoiler
Body side stripes
Chrome door kick plate
Dark tinted windows: rear side
Dedicated front sporty bumper with cool white front DAM
Dedicated lateral skirt
Door handles with electronic latch
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electrically operated soft top
Electrochromatic rear view mirror
Heated windscreen wiper blade area
Lateral electrified Scorpion signature logo
LED blinker
LED Day time running light
LED Headlights
LED rear lights
One touch up/down power windows
Rear boot
Rear fog lights
Solid paint
Titanium grey mirror caps
Welcoming / Leaving lights
White front and rear bumper inserts
Windows defroster

Interior Features

12V power socket in luggage area
1st row dome lamp
2 rear head restraints
2 seat bench in second row
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat
50:50 split back rear seat
6 way manually adjustable drivers seat
Alcantara upholstery
Auto climate control
Auxilliary 12V power socket
Cargo box
Central armrest with acid yellow and blue double stitching and closed console
Dashboard white backlight
Driver and passenger front seat pockets
Electrically driven temperature control
Front integrated headrests with satin chrome plate and lasered acid green scorpion
Gear selector buttons in piano black finishing
Heated front seats
Kick plate with Abarth scorpion
LED spot light on central dashboard
One pedal drive
One side trunk light
Poison blue strap for front seats
Premium leather and alcantara soft touch sporty steering wheel with poison blue 12h insert
Premium sporty seats with diagonal scorpion embossing
Single front passenger seat
Sporty steel pedals with Abarth scorpion
Steel door sill plates with Abarth lettering relief
Steering wheel with audio controls
Telescopic steering column

Passive Safety

ABS/EBD
Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) & Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Protection
e-breaking
e-latch system
Electronic parking brake
Front and rear seatbelt reminder

Security

Keyless Go
Passive entry

Trim

Alcantara dashboard
Dark ambience interior (pillars and headliner)
Premium door panels with sporty double stitching

Wheels

18" Diamond cut alloy wheels
Fix and go kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	42.2
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	915
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	255
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	35
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	85
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	85
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
Usable Battery Capacity	37.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	18.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	242
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	150

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7
Engine Power - BHP	155
Engine Torque - NM	235
Top Speed	96 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	205/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DIAMOND-CUT TITANIUM GREY
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1518 mm
Length	3673 mm
Wheelbase	2322 mm
Width	1682 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1900 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1805 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	550 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	185 l
Max. Loading Weight	370 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1435 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.7 m

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Abarth 500 Electric Cabrio 114kW Scorpionissima 42.2kWh 2dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Wheels

Technical

Electric Vehicle Data

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

General

Performance

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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