The new model is the most powerful Abarth ever, with 280 HP and a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 5.85 seconds. The result of a joint project between Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport engineers, Abarth 600e sets a new standard for electric hot hatch cars, and the sporting style and electrification of urban cars.
Abarth 600e is built on the Perfo eCMP, a state-of-the-art sport BEV platform, and is designed to deliver extraordinary driving experience and performance, alongside power and charm. Its captivating personality comes via a muscular exterior and large footprint, expansive wheels, aerodynamic rear spoiler, and aggressive, sporty interiors. Together with the racing experts Michelin, Sabelt, JTEKT, and Alcon, Abarth’s engineers studied and tested the most suitable solutions to obtain the perfect combination for the most powerful Abarth ever.
Two versions of Abarth 600e will be available for the UK market: the Abarth 600e and the highly specified Scorpionissima model.
The most powerful Abarth
Central to Abarth 600e is its own e-motor. The Scorpionissima version is equipped with a 207 kW 280 HP powertrain — the highest power ever reached by an Abarth car. The e-motor was tested on the FORMULA E test bench with a real track simulator. Moreover, the Scorpionissima with 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 5.85 seconds, and the standard version (which delivers 240hp) with 0 to 62 mph acceleration in 6.24 seconds, are fast and responsive. In addition, Abarth 600e has 345 Nm of torque and can reach a 124-mph limited maximum speed with a battery range of up to 207 miles (WLTP combined cycle, depending on the tyres fitted).
Both versions are equipped with three driving modes. Turismo mode provides smooth acceleration and 148 HP for Abarth 600e and 198 HP for Scorpionissima, combined with 300 Nm torque and a maximum speed limited to 93 mph. This configuration also features a sport accelerator pedal and steering calibration, and standard ESP calibration. In addition to these features, the second driving mode, Scorpion Street, comes with 201 HP for the standard version and 228 HP for Scorpionissima with 345 Nm torque, and a maximum speed limited to 112 mph; the third driving mode, Scorpion Track, includes an aggressive accelerator pedal calibration, sport+ steering and specific ESP tunings. Maximum speed in this mode is 124 mph, with 345 Nm torque, and a higher power of 280 HP for the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima and 240 HP for the standard version.
Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport racing know-how
The New Abarth 600e has been developed with a range of motorsport experts. Abarth and Michelin began to collaborate at the outset of the project, in 2021. Alongside sportiness, attention was given to tyre safety, lifespan, and energy performance. With an optimised rubber compound and dedicated architecture, the Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres are designed to respond to the 280 HP provided by the Abarth 600e, while offering excellent grip in all conditions.
The brakes were designed with Alcon and come from the world of racing. A bigger surface, with monobloc calliper with four pistons, provides resistance to fading and optimises heat dissipation. The speed and braking performance of the car will delight the Abarth community. The Scorpion brand’s experts had as an objective of more power and stability while braking and achieved this through Alcon 380 mm brakes and callipers adapted for the car.
A key component in Abarth 600e is JTEKT’s Torsen mechanical limited slip differential. Its presence gives better trajectory and improves handling, traction in turns, and safety in slippery conditions. The limited slip differential provides additional torque on the external wheel and the car’s handling is improved by the locking-effect setup, which rates 36% during acceleration and 34% during braking.
With their track know-how, racing experts from Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport also increased suspension stiffness and reinforced the chassis with a rear anti-roll bar.
The Abarth 600e’s cooling system with high-capacity coolant pump pushes the boundaries of battery derating to maximise performance. A specific calibration ensures effective cooling in the sports modes also.
A racing spirit is further expressed by the style and technical features of the Sabelt seats, the design of which ensure high levels of support. The Scorpionissima’s seats emphasise lateral support and are optimised by four different high-density foams on each area of the body. The seats of this version also have a track-day look to entice motor enthusiasts with an authentic racing feel.
