Karl Abarth tribute: Fiat 500 Abarth DA O A 100

Another day, another Fiat 500 variant that we Americans can drool over knowing we can't get it here in the

States. This one is special, though, as it was designed to commemorate Karl Abarth's 100th (born on November

15, 1908) birthday. Not just a styling exercise, the 500 Abarth 'DA O A 100' tribute comes with an upgraded

1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Acceleration to sixty takes just 7.3 seconds, helped along by

shortened gear ratios while its top speed is now 131 miles per hour. Suspension bits are revised as well,

with lowered springs and new 17-inch alloys fitted with low-profile Pirelli PZero Neros.

We're loving the looks of the '100, which is blessed with Nuvolari Grey paint along with special silver side

stripes and chrome-plated badges and side mirrors. Inside, that color scheme is repeated in leather with

contrasting stitching – proving once again that the Italians will always have that innate sense of style.

If you want one, better get your name on the list now, as Fiat's only planning to build 101 of the unique

500s.