Inside the Beast: 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Explained by Joe Grace

Inside the Beast: Fiat 500 Abarth with Joe Grace | Engineering the Scorpion - 2012

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What happens when performance engineering meets Italian passion in a compact package?

🎙️ Joe Grace, Vehicle Line Executive for A/B and SRT platforms, takes you deep into the development of the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth — from chassis dynamics to that signature exhaust growl.

💥 What you’ll discover in this video:

The design decisions behind the Abarth’s aggressive stance

Suspension tuning for nimble, track-ready handling

The story behind the Record Monza exhaust

How practicality and performance merge into a true driver’s car

🧠 Why the 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Stands Out:

✔ Developed with real motorsport DNA
✔ Turbocharged 1.4L MultiAir engine
✔ Purpose-built for everyday thrills
✔ Bold design + serious mechanical tuning

This isn’t just another hot hatch. This is a Scorpion engineered to bite — and built for enthusiasts who demand more from less.

🔧 About Joe Grace’s Role:

Joe was instrumental in shaping Abarth’s American rebirth. His insights go beyond the surface — bringing you into the mindset of performance vehicle development.

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🎞️ Don’t Miss:

🦂 See it in action: Abarth 500 (2011) On the Road [https://rumble.com/v6t2gd5-abarth-500c-2011-mountain-drive-open-top-performance-with-a-sting.html?mref=4lhr0t&mc=f4kuc]
💬 Factory footage: Jeep Assembly Plant 2007 [https://rumble.com/v6t4ezx-jeep-factory-2007-inside-toledo-north-assembly-plant.html?mref=4lhr0t&mc=f4kuc]
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