Chrysler’s tie in with Fiat is now showing its benefits as the Italian car maker’s products arrive in the US, and according to Motor Trend alongside launching the first official images of the Abarth the company has confirmed it will be making its debut at the auto show on November 16th.

The Abarth 500 has been developed by Fiats in house tuning arm, which gives the little 500 a power boost alongside some sporting flair. The breathed on models get some sport tuned suspension and 17-inch wheels along with flared wheel wells. The model destined for the US should look almost identical to the models found over the pond in Europe.

It is powered along by the usual 1.4-liter I-4 engine, but brings with it a turbocharger that boosts power up to 135bhp. With the 152 lb-ft of torque may not look much on paper, but considering the small form factor of the 500 will have it bristling along. In Europe if that power is still not enough customers can pick up the Esseesse package, which provides an impressive 160bhp and 170 lb-ft of torque.

Chrysler have stated that the Abarths hitting the US market will use the same 1.4 turbocharged power plant, but hasn’t yet disclosed full US specifications. Representatives have stated though the US Abarth will be sticking close to the spirit of the European version of the car, and also the Esseesse version has not yet been confirmed for the US.

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Not much is known, but Inside Line has a few details on hand. They believe that the Fiat 500 Abarth Speedster will come with a 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine; the turbocharger will help the car produce 163hp, not bad for a car so small and light. The Speedster will get from 0-60 much quicker than the current Arbath, which does it in 7.6 seconds.

To help keep all that extra horsepower under control will be a few revisions to the suspension – making it possible to take corners at greater speeds. One would presume that both automakers would consider larger breaks – what is the use of having more power if you are unable to stop it?

The Fiat 500 Abarth Speedster will have one target in mind, and that is the ever-popular Mini Cooper. Not certain if this will ever be achieved, but Fiat and Chrysler will certainly have a go.