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500
2008 Abarth 500 Esseesse
Italy
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Abarth
Model
500
Variant
Esseesse
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
312
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Esseesse
Power (hp)
160 hp
Power (kW)
118 kW
Torque
230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Displacement
1,368 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,657 mm
(144.0 in)
Width
1,627 mm
(64.1 in)
Height
1,488 mm
(58.6 in)
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
(90.6 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Turbocharger
Yes
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5-speed
Fuel
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Class
F
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
284 mm
(11.2 in)
Width
22 mm
(0.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Front Brakes › Cooling
Perforated
Optional
Rear Brakes
Diameter
240 mm
(9.4 in)
Width
11 mm
(0.4 in)
Rear Brakes › Width
Perforated
Optional
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Torsion
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Beam Axle
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,413 mm
(55.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,407 mm
(55.4 in)
Overhang, Front
776 mm
(30.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
581 mm
(22.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
118 mm
(4.6 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
880 mm
(34.6 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Whip
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Manual
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Optional
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
100 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
CD
MP3
WMA
Media Inputs
USB
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
6 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
160 W
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Digital
12V Outlet
Front
Ashtray
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Volume
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Flat Surface
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
185 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
610 litres
Design
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Phone
Yes
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Positive Torque Control (PTC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Rear
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
ACRISS
Type
2-3 Doors (B)
500
Model
5 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
500 Esseesse
2008–2011
Generation
312
Year
2008
Powertrain
Esseesse
Horsepower
160 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline