Interesting Facts About the Abarth 500 312
The Abarth‑tuned Fiat 500 (internal code 312) has been on the road since the late 2000s, produced in several countries and celebrated for carrying on the performance legacy of the historic Abarth brand.
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Launch and Global Production
The modern Fiat 500 (312) entered production in 2007, with the Polish plant running the model from 2007 to 2024. Production later expanded to Mexico (2011‑2019) and Algeria (2023‑present). The Abarth‑badged version follows the same timeline, with the overall model line documented from 2008 to the present.
North American Manufacturing Milestone
In North America, the Fiat 500 began rolling off the Toluca, Mexico factory in March 2011. This plant also started building the Abarth‑tuned variants, marking the first time the performance model was produced specifically for the U.S. market.
Abarth Heritage and Parts Landscape
Carrying the name of Carlo Abarth, who founded Abarth & C in 1949 and launched the first 204 A Roadster, the 500 Abarth continues the brand’s performance tradition. While some U.S. owners report high repair costs, the parts catalog is largely complete, with many components available through specialty suppliers and mainstream retailers.
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