2015 Abarth 500 Owner handbook (in English)

ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine code Bodywork versions
1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH 312A1000312AXD1A 05B (*)
312AXD1A 05D (**)
(*) Euro 5
(**) Euro 6
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ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Type code312A1000
CycleOtto
Number and position of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72 x 84
Total cylinder capacity (cm
3) 1368
Compression ratio 9.8 : 1
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 99
Maximum power (EC) (HP) 135
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5500
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 180 (*) / 206 (**)
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2000
Spark plugsNGK IKR9F8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 R.O.N.
(*) NORMAL
(**) SPORT
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FUEL SUPPLY
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Fuel supplyTimed, sequential Multipoint electronic injection, with fixed
geometry turbocharger
147)
WARNING
147) Modifications or repairs to the fuel supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system
technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
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TRANSMISSION
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
GearboxFive forward gears and reverse with synchronisers for forward
gear engagement
Clutch Self-adjusting pedal without idle stroke
DriveFront
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

BRAKES
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Service brakesfront rear
self-ventilated disc solid disc
Parking brake controlled by hand lever, working on rear brakes
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first time
the brakes are applied.
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SUSPENSION
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
FrontMacPherson independent wheels, mechanical crossmember, shock
absorbers and coil springs; anti-roll bar.
Reartorsion beam with interconnected wheels consisting of a torsion axle,
anti-roll bar and two tubular arms with shock absorbers and coil
springs.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

STEERING
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
Typerack and pinion with dual strategy electric power steering (normal/
sport)
Turning circle kerb to kerb (m) 10.8
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the
registration document.
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from
the latter. For safe driving, the car must
be fitted with tyres of the same make
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers
with tubeless tyres.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim
to rim: 0.5±1mm
The values refer to the car in running
order.
CORRECT TYRE READING
Example fig. 137:
195/45 R 16 84V
195Rated width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls)
45Height/width ratio (H/S) as a
percentage
RRadial tyre
16Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
84Load index (capacity)
VMaximum speed index
Maximum speed index
Qup to 160 km/h
Rup to 170 km/h
Sup to 180 km/h
Tup to 190 km/h
Uup to 200 km/h
Hup to 210 km/h
Vup to 240 km/h
Wup to 270 km/hMaximum speed index
for snow tyres
QM+Sup to 160 km/h
TM+Sup to 190 km/h
HM+Sup to 210 km/h
Load index (capacity)
70= 335 kg81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg91= 615 kg
137AB0A0119
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS