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Abarth 595

595 Competizione: Fiat 500 roots, 225 km/h bite.1

Researched October 30, 2026 from 27 sources

At a glance

0100200
138–178 hpPower
0510
6.7–8.1 s0–100 km/h
0125250
205–225 km/hTop speed
0150300
206–250 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,035–1,160 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1510

Engine
1368 cc 1.4 L T-Jet turbo inline-four1
Layout
Front-wheel drive; 2300 mm wheelbase1
Gearbox
5-speed manual or MTA automated manual with steering-wheel paddles1

The story

Created as factory-built upgrades of the Fiat 500, the 595 ran from 2012 to 2024. The Competizione added Sabelt seats and a Monza exhaust to the recipe.123

2012: Turismo and Competizione arrive20122013: 299 cars for the 50th Anniversary20132015: Competizione gets a Garrett turbo20152021: F595: 50 years of Formula Italia20212022: Two trims and Orange Racing for 202320222023: Electric 500e joins the lineup2023 Fiat 500 Topolino: 1936–1955Fiat 500 TopolinoFiat Nuova 500: 1957–1975Fiat Nuova 500Fiat Nuova 500 Abarth: 1957–1971Fiat Abarth 595: 1963–1971Abarth 500 / 500 Custom: 2008–2015Abarth 595: 2012–2024Abarth 595Abarth 500e: 2023– 194019501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1361718192021
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YearWhat happened
1936–1955Fiat 500 Topolino
1957–1975Fiat Nuova 500
1957–1971Fiat Nuova 500 Abarth
1963–1971Fiat Abarth 595
2008–2015Abarth 500 / 500 Custom
2012–2024Abarth 595
2023–Abarth 500e
2012Turismo and Competizione arrive
2013299 cars for the 50th Anniversary
2015Competizione gets a Garrett turbo
2021F595: 50 years of Formula Italia
2022Two trims and Orange Racing for 2023
2023Electric 500e joins the lineup
  1. 2012

    Turismo and Competizione arrive

    The 595 Turismo and Competizione launched with a 160 hp 1.4 L T-Jet, in hatchback and convertible forms.34

  2. 2013

    299 cars for the 50th Anniversary

    Matte triple-coat paint and red-and-white leather distinguished the 50th Anniversary, limited to 299 cars worldwide.5

  3. 2015

    Competizione gets a Garrett turbo

    The Garrett-turbo Competizione reached 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds with the manual, or 6.9 with MTA, and gained four-piston Brembo brakes.67

  4. 2021

    F595: 50 years of Formula Italia

    The F595 marked Formula Italia's 50th anniversary with Formula 4 engine links and four vertically stacked Record Monza exhaust tips.8

  5. 2022

    Two trims and Orange Racing for 2023

    The 595 range settled on 163 hp with Turismo or Competizione trims. Orange Racing paint joined the 2023 catalog.49

  6. 2023

    Electric 500e joins the lineup

    The Abarth 500e arrived in 2023, bringing electric power while 595 production continued.16

Every generation

  • Fiat 500 Topolino
    Fiat 500 Topolino1936–1955
  • Fiat Nuova 500
    Fiat Nuova 5001957–1975
  • Fiat Nuova 500 Abarth
    Fiat Nuova 500 Abarth1957–1971
  • Fiat Abarth 595
    Fiat Abarth 5951963–1971
  • Abarth 500 / 500 Custom
    Abarth 500 / 500 Custom2008–2015
  • Abarth 595
    Abarth 5952012–2024
  • Abarth 500e
    Abarth 500e2023–

Power over the years

From 160 hp to 178 hp in 3 years.

050100150200 201220142016201820202022 hp 2012 · 160 hp · Turismo and Competizione launch2015 · 138 hp · Custom entry model2015 · 158 hp · Yamaha Factory Racing2015 · 178 hp · Competizione upgrade2016 · 143 hp · 595 facelift2016 · 163 hp · Turismo facelift2019 · 178 hp · Esseesse revival2020 · 162 hp · Pista, Garrett turbo2021 · 163 hp · F5952022 · 163 hp · Turismo / Competizione range 178 hp Competizione upgrade 160 hp Turismo and Competizione launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
2012160Turismo and Competizione launch
2015138Custom entry model
2015158Yamaha Factory Racing
2015178Competizione upgrade
2016143595 facelift
2016163Turismo facelift
2019178Esseesse revival
2020162Pista, Garrett turbo
2021163F595
2022163Turismo / Competizione range

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 595 / Custom

    Standard

    595 / Custom

  • Performance

    595 Competizione

  • 595 Trofeo

    Special

    595 Trofeo

    2017

    158 hp

  • Performance

    595 Pista (2020 update)

    2020

    162 hp

  • Special

    595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition

    2015

    158 hp
  • 595 Esseesse

    Performance

    595 Esseesse

    2019

    178 hp
  • F595

    Special

    F595

    2021

    163 hp

  • Limited

    595 Monster Energy Yamaha

    2020

  • 595 Scorpioneoro

    Limited

    595 Scorpioneoro

    2020

  • 595 50th Anniversary

    Limited

    595 50th Anniversary

    2013

    177 hp

    299 built

  • Limited

    595 Trofeo Edition

    2015

    250 built

How to spot one

Year by year

  1. 2015

    Competizione gained Formula wheels and larger Brembo brakes, distinguishing the upgraded cars.6

  2. 2016 facelift

    Larger front intakes, new taillights, a bulkier rear diffuser and LED running lights arrived; inside, Uconnect touchscreens replaced the older setup.212

  3. 2017

    Pista appeared, with the UK Trofeo borrowing its recipe and wearing matte black 17-inch wheels plus colored exterior accents.15

  4. 2022

    Competizione was offered on the 695; 595 choices included Turismo and F595, whose stacked quad pipes were a key cue.14

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Abarth 595
    595
    Photo of a Abarth 695
    Abarth 695

    Abarth 695

    In the 2022 range, the optional Racing Style Pack's 12-position adjustable rear spoiler was exclusive to the 695.14

Against its rivals

  • Suzuki Swift Sport

    595 vs Suzuki Swift Sport

    Tested 0–100 km/h lower is better

    59510.1 s
    Suzuki Swift Sport8.9 s
    22

Prices

Price when new
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2012201420162018202020222024 2012 · $28,200 · UK Turismo; GBP/USD ~1.592012 · $29,800 · UK Competizione; GBP/USD ~1.592015 · $26,700 · GBP Yamaha; USD at ~1.532017 · $22,300 · UK Trofeo; GBP/USD ~1.292019 · $21,100 · GBP 595 base; USD at ~1.282019 · $32,400 · GBP Esseesse; USD at ~1.282020 · $24,500 · GBP Pista; USD at ~1.282021 · $27,800 · GBP F595 manual hatch; USD at ~1.372021 · $33,300 · GBP F595 auto cabrio; USD at ~1.372022 · $28,100 · GBP 595 base; USD at ~1.32
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2012Price when new$28,200UK Turismo; GBP/USD ~1.59
2012Price when new$29,800UK Competizione; GBP/USD ~1.59
2015Price when new$26,700GBP Yamaha; USD at ~1.53
2017Price when new$22,300UK Trofeo; GBP/USD ~1.29
2019Price when new$21,100GBP 595 base; USD at ~1.28
2019Price when new$32,400GBP Esseesse; USD at ~1.28
2020Price when new$24,500GBP Pista; USD at ~1.28
2021Price when new$27,800GBP F595 manual hatch; USD at ~1.37
2021Price when new$33,300GBP F595 auto cabrio; USD at ~1.37
2022Price when new$28,100GBP 595 base; USD at ~1.32

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “Six Monza records before the modern 595”
    • “F595: Formula Italia meets Formula 4”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 7 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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