The Fiat 500 is a darling among European tuning houses and the latest to release a hardcore 500 is German tuning firm Pogea Racing. It's unknown which model was used as a base car but our source is suggesting that it was either an Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari or a Abarth 500 Esseesse, whatever it is the end result is quite astonishing for a car of this size.
After some meddling and tuning of the base car, Pogea Racing has come up with their own take on a Ferrari edition of the 500. It now boasts an incredible 264hp and 330Nm of torque from the puny 1.4-liter 16-valve four-cylinder turbocharged engine. A massive power figure in comparison to the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari's output of 178bhp.
The power figures were achieved quite easily and effectively. Of course some work on the ECU was done but instead of creating a brand new ECU, Pogea Racing came up with their own new software over the Abarth software. The tuner also allows its customer to choose from two different turbochargers before installing the large intercooler and upgraded fuel injectors. And just like the Abarth model, the car comes with a new stainless steel exhaust system that includes a redesigned catalytic converter, downpipe, and an array of tailpipes for the customer to choose.
Of course with all that power requires some work to be done to the brakes and handling department, so the brakes have now been upgraded to four-piston caliper brakes however the upgraded suspension is only offered as an option. Others on the options list include carbon fiber parts and leather upholstery. Dubbed the Fiat 500 Ferrari Dealers Edition, the entire package begins at €3400. So if you're on the EU and you drive either a Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari or an Esseesse, this tuning package would be the way to go if you're looking to hunt down more able machinery in the form of Boxter's or Cayman S.
More information in the press release below:
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</dl>The mighty Italian - Fiat 500 FERRARI DEALERS EDITION with 268 PS
When there is a new project at Pogea Racing, one can be absolutely sure that everything is well studied to the smallest detail.
The hardest part of the development process was to avoid using a separate Tuning Box Unit. Unlike other "tuners", Pogea Racing starts with the OEM ECU of the Fiat 500 Abarth, instead of relying on a separate controller unit. Pogea Racing develops the software data to work directly with the vehicle's ECU. This assures that instructions that are sent from the ECU direct all normal functions of the car properly. An auxiliary unit cannot control all functions, and will ignore the vehicle's ECU's commands. Herein lies the principal difference between Pogea Racing's development and other Tuners.
Pogea Racing chose a very rare model, the Fiat 500 FERRARI DEALERS EDITION of Abarth. The standard engine is already relatively strong, coming with 165PS and 230Nm. Pogea Racing increases the performance of the small Italian model by adding 100hp on top of the standard engine, producing 268PS and 330 Nm total power. The Pogea Racing model was also measured and developed on one of the most modern all-wheel drive dynamometers. To get this power out of the mighty Italian car, they changed the exhaust system and replaced it with a larger stainless steel exhaust system, modified downpipe, and a new catalytic converter. The tailpipes can be chosen by the customer from many available Designs.
Power comes from the new hybrid turbocharger from Pogea Racing. Currently, there are two turbocharger variants that the customer can choose from. To add cooling to both the intake air, and to lower the combustion temperature, a modified Intake cooling system was created. A center-mount, larger, more efficient intercooler replaces the two smaller original intercoolers. Additional air is being pumped into the engine compartment to cool the accessories via the carbon fiber parts of the Assetto Corse. Fuel injection is optimized by changing fuel pressure valves and using upgraded Bosch fuel injectors.
For increased stopping power Pogea Racing upgraded the OEM Brake system with their 4-piston brake assembly. This detail is very important to Pogea Racing, and they developed a brake system with identical weight to the OEM brake system, but about 1,8m reduced braking distance when compared to the OEM brakes. You can round up the entire kit with TÜV Approval and with an optional warranty for engine, turbo, and transmission. Pogea Racing completes its tuning work exclusively at their headquarters in the center at the Bodensee.
Apart from the performance cure Pogea Racing also offers Assetto Corse Parts as legal TÜV Approved Parts dealer in Germany for the current models. The parts come directly from the factory in Italy. So now your Fiat can become optically at least a large Ferraristi, or even an image of the 100 PS Assetto Corse. Pogea Racing has other services; leather work, individual suspension systems, and carbon fiber parts can also be part of your individualization. Now there is one tuning company which makes just about everything for your little Italian. Prices for the smallest Change begin at 3400€.
Source: World Car Fans
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