The sexy Italian(ish) model of Romanian origin Catrinel Menghia has given Fiat a huge boost in the US market place. Her commercial for the 500 Abarth aired during the 2012 Super Bowl and has already racked up about 9 million views on Youtube, not mentioning those made by the copies that are out there.
Not forgetting what she’s done for the image of the brand, Chrysler Group’s Mopar division called on her to ‘review’ a brand new version of the hot supermini they had made with Italian parts supplier Magneti Marelli. We’re not sure Catrinel was really impressed with the the sound of the four-banger, but with that smile nobody is going to care.
The Fiat 500 Abarth Venom features a number of changes, both cosmetic and technical, the main features being a fresh carbon fiber hood and the 200 horsepower engine that hides under it. That’s quite a lot for a 1.4-liter engine, even if it’s got a turbo. The various mods also include a restyled front bumper, suspension and even track-only exhaust.
The Fiat 500 Abarth Venom features a number of changes, both cosmetic and technical, the main features being a fresh carbon fiber hood and the 200 horsepower engine that hides under it. That’s quite a lot for a 1.4-liter engine, even if it’s got a turbo. The various mods also include a restyled front bumper, suspension and even track-only exhaust.
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