The Fiat Abarth 500 comes with either a 5-speed ... To add to its little race car charm, Abarth models have a stiff suspension setup that makes for a nimble, if somewhat terrifying, charisma.

While it has a salvage title, today's Nice Price or No Dice Fiat has been stripped down and fitted exclusively for track duty. Let's determine if its price tag earns it the checkered flag or a DNF.

It's hardly a household name in off-road racing. But the "little mouse of the ... could choose a gas- or diesel-powered version of the Fiat Panda to race in the Dakar rally. He took the diesel ...