Sting in the tail with speedy Scorpionissima

Racer has Abarth on the right track, writes Julie Marshall

- Julie Marshall

The marketing strap for the all-electric Abarth 600e 'born on the track, enhanced for the road' gives you some idea of the sort of drive to expect. And it doesn't disappoint.

It's fast, very fast, with a 0-62mph time of 5.85 seconds. Launched in the UK in March this year, it's the fastest Abarth ever and is the result of a joint project between Abarth and Stellantis Motorsport engineers.

It packs 276bhp and has a top speed of 124mph.

To complement the extra power under the bonnet, the styling is more aggressive and the interior has been refined.

And for those who can't live without the sound of a revving engine, the 600e features a generator that mimics the sound. If that isn't your thing, though, you can easily turn it off.