Boost 2013-2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L Turbo Performance with K&N Air Intake Upgrade
- 26 May 2015
The Fiat brand was reintroduced to the North American market in Italian Renaissance fashion with the 2011 Fiat 500. Fiat had been absent from North America for 27 years and the retro-inspired Fiat 500 was immediately popular for its Italian styling and fuel efficiency. As quickly as the Fiat 500 was leaving dealership lots, the standard Fiat 500 engine rated at just 101 horsepower left much to be desired in the performance department. With that in mind, Fiat decided to spice things up with the Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4-Liter Turbo. The Abarth models have an upgraded suspension, steering, interior, and last but not least, a snappy 1.4L Multiair turbo engine. Even though the 1.4L Multiair turbo engine is pretty responsive, 2013 and 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth owners are still searching for a boost in power.
Owners of 2013 and 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L turbo models searching for a little more get up and go should look no further than a K&N performance air intake upgrade. K&N engineers decided to free up horsepower for 2013-2014 Fiat 500 Abarth owners by reducing restriction and turbulent airflow, while also maximizing the amount of air available to the 1.4L Multiair turbo engine. Boosting performance of the 2013 and 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L turbo is accomplished by replacing restrictive factory intake tract components with a free-flowing molded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) air intake tube and an oversized open K&N high-flow air filter element. More air and less restriction means more usable power throughout the engine’s RPM range by allowing the 1.4L Multiair turbo to work more efficiently.
The K&N RC-5062XD over-sized reusable air filter is fitted to the inlet of the 2013-2014 Fiat 500 Abarth roto-molded air intake tube to provide superior airflow and superior performance without sacrificing engine protection. The filter is washable and reusable and can go up to 100,000 miles between cleanings, depending on driving conditions. The K&N air intake for 2013-2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L turbo models incorporates an application specific air filter heat shield which surrounds the K&N air filter to help prevent engine heat from entering the K&N intake system. Additionally, the K&N Fiat 500 Abarth intake 63-1700 includes a separate roto-molded air intake tube which ties the factory fresh air scoop into the Fiat 500 Abarth K&N intake system. This helps to keep inlet air temperature (IAT) readings within factory specifications as well as promoting more efficient combustion.
All of the design features of the 2013 to 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L K&N air intake system are tuned to improve horsepower and torque delivery across the engire RPM range compared to the factory air filter box system. In addition to increasing horsepower, lowering restriction and increasing airflow will improve acceleration and drivability. The Fiat 500 Abarth is a lightweight car and increasing horsepower, even slightly, improves the power-to-weight ratio. When dyno tested on an otherwise stock 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L turbo the K&N air intake system 63-1700 provided an estimated 5.44 more horsepower and 5.53 lb-ft of torque. The 2013 to 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L K&N air intake system is an excellent performance upgrade for this sporty little Italian car. The 63-1700 performance air intake system from K&N is an easy to install performance upgrade. By following K&N’s simple step-by-step instructions owners of 2013-2014 Fiat 500 Abarth turbo models can experience more power and better acceleration in about 90 minutes or less using basic hand tools. The K&N 2013-2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L Multiair turbo air intake system, number 63-1700, maintains all necessary factory connections and does not require any additional modifications to experience a boost in performance. K&N backs its air filters and air intake systems with a 10-year/million mile limited warranty so Fiat 500 Abarth owners can rest assured knowing that their intake system will provide improved performance for years to come. Performance Air Intake System 63-1700 is guaranteed to provide an increase in horsepower and torque on the Fiat 500 models listed below:
2014 Fiat 500 Abarth 1.4L L4 Use the search by vehicle tool on knfilters.com to find additional products for the Fiat 500, such as Air Intakes for Fiat 500 models, or other vehicles. To find a local authorized K&N dealer, use the Find Dealer search function. |
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