Carlo Abarth: Italian Madness Published on November 2, 2014 in Galleries by Frédérick Boucher-Gaulin Photo: Abarth In 1965, Abarth takes the small Fiat 500 and completely overhaul the engine, creating the 595 Abarth. Power went from 22 to 30 horsepower, 0-60 km/h times were halved, and the small car could hit 120 km/h.