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Abarth 595 Hatchback 1.4 T-Jet 180 Essesse 3dr Auto

Doors	3
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1368
Trim	Essesse
Price	£29,670
Engine Power - BHP	180
Acceleration	6.9
Top Speed	140 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
Length	3660 mm
Width	1627 mm
Height	1485 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	185 l

Driver Convenience

7" TFT instrument display with sports mode
7" Touchscreen radio with navigation, Bluetooth, audio streaming, USB, Aux-in and DAB
Apple car play/Android Auto
Dualdrive PAS
E-call
Odometer
Rear parking sensors
Sports button
Trip computer
U-connect access via mobile
Uconnect live service
Wakeup screen for 7" radio

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Koni front and rear suspension with Frequency Selective Damping technology
Mechanical limited slip differential
Torque transfer control (TTC)

Exterior Features

Dark tinted rear windows
Electric adjustable door mirrors
Electric front windows
Essesse kit
Front fog lights
LED daytime running lights
Rear wiper
Scorpion Antenna Plug
Third brake light
Window integrated aerial with aluminium roof cap

Interior Features

12V socket
2 seat bench in 2nd row
Abarth racing seat by sabelt
Auto climate control
Carbon gearknob
English handbook
Front head restraints
Glovebox
Height adjustable steering wheel
High performance BMC air filter
Interior stowage net
Rear headrests
Sabelt cloth upholstery
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
240x11 mm Drilled rear brake discs
305x28 mm Drilled and ventilated front brake discs
ABS
Driver and passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
ESP + ASR/MSR + HBA + Hill holder
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Window airbags

Security

Alarm
Central locking
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Alcantara wrapped binnacle

Wheels

Fix and go kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	160

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1368
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	72
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	84
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	28.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	28.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	41.5

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32D
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	8
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	72000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.9
Engine Power - BHP	180
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	140 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/40 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/40 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1485 mm
Length	3660 mm
Wheelbase	2300 mm
Width	1627 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1893 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	35
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	550 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	185 l
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	400
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.8 m

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