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With these words, Carlo Abarth, in the 50’s was celebrating 5

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Welcome to the third edition of THE ABARTH WORLD. The publication, which began a year ago, continues to this date teaching about adrenaline and performance. These pages aim to provide information and share ideals, something that will be reinforced even more by our presence at the 2012 Paris Motor Show and the Bologna Motor Show.

To get back to the present, let’s start with what is on show at Geneva: from the Abarth 695 Assetto Corse, which will make its debut in the in the single marque Trofeo, to the 595 Turismo and Competizione, and the Limited Edition Punto EVO Scorpione.

The other exciting event for our followers is “Make It Your Race”, an initiative that has grown exponentially becoming, to all intents and purposes, a huge talent show for aspiring young European drivers. The success enjoyed last year (more than 5,000 participants in Italy) made us think that “democratisation of racing”, the formula chosen, in his day, by Karl Abarth, is as relevant as ever today.

Let’s discover the less well known, but no less interesting, side of the founder of our brand, Karl Abarth the fashion style icon. And also: our world, built on passion and commitment to things that are well made, a sort of parallel universe made up of people, products and brands that share the same principles as us. Let us take you on a journey through style and “sports without excess”. Lastly, a “map” of how many people on the worldwide web refer to us and the latest news about the scorpion accessories and merchandising. All that’s left at this stage is to say we hope you enjoying reading all about us.

Antonino Labate

Abarth&C Torino 2012

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Destined for competitions on the race track, the Abarth 695 Assetto Corse will make its debut this year in the single marque Trofeo. It represents the continuity of the historic 695 marque, which begun with the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari and continued with the 695 Competizione, the first street legal Scorpione racing car.

The car displays a distinctly sporting character, with an aggressive front carrying the badge with the Abarth logo, while underneath, the widened bumper features an aerodynamic spoiler and screen-printed grilles replacing the

plastic surrounds on the production models.Under the bonnet, fitted with the classic racing style bonnet hooks, the 1368 cc turbocharged engine delivers an incredible 205 horsepower. Meanwhile, the rear of the car features a spoiler and badge with the Abarth logo.

The 17” light alloy racing wheels are combined with new perforated, floating, self-ventilating brake discs at the front and perforated disc brakes at the rear, together with a new brake regulator for better race performance and safety. The model has a Sadev sequential transmission, with specific gear ratios, that

together with a metal-ceramic dual-disc clutch, enables the car to achieve record-breaking levels of performance for its category.

On the inside, the Abarth 695 ‘Assetto Corse’ is fitted with a safety-cage homologated for competition, welded to the bodyshell and optimized to improve the car’s front torsional rigidity.To make it even lighter – the car weighs around 30kg less than the Abarth 500 ‘Assetto Corse’ – the doors have been lightened by using lexan for the side windows. The anatomic seat and racing steering wheel

also give the Abarth 695 ‘Assetto Corse’ the characteristics of a true sports car, small and plucky, just like the 500 ‘Assetto Corse’, which has been so successful in the single-brand trophies over the last three years.

RULER OF THE RACE TRACKSTHE ABARTH 695 ASSETTO CORSE WILL MAKE ITS DEBUT IN THE SINGLE MARQUE TROFEO. A THOROUGHBRED WITH 205 BHP, SEQUENTIAL TRANSMISSION AND 17” ALLOY WHEELS. THE CAR LOOKS LIKE A TRUE COMPETITION CAR WITH ITS LARGE AERODYNAMIC SPOILER.

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PERFORMANCE WITHIN EVERYONE’S REACH

crate”), the new range features two trim levels and power outputs. The 595 slots in alongside the Abarth 500, and is available in two versions: “turismo” and “competizione”. The mechanics are identical, based on the 1.4 T-Jet 160 bhp engine, but these two cars have completely different characters; one is for those in search of an exclusive, elegant style, the other for those attracted by the race track. They are also available with different transmissions: manual and Abarth competition MTA, a sophisticated, robotised transmission offering a choice of either automatic or sequential operation with paddle-shift controls on the steering.Three similar cars, but different at the same time. The Abarth 500, powerful, fast and essential. The Abarth 595 “turismo”, wicked yet elegant. The Abarth 595 “competizione”, uncompromising sportiness. Each with its own inimitable style and character; the choice is yours!

Once upon a time there was the 500 Abarth. The shape was that of the popular Fiat 500, the substance was not. Starting with the power, exactly double that of the utility car made in Mirafiori. Its first appearance was staggering: for a week the small Abarth went round the Monza circuit without stopping, setting six international records. Then, the Corso Marche workshop produced the 595, the 595ss and the 695 with an escalation of speed and power. Fifty years later, the number of versions of the Abarth 500 is also multiplying and reaching a wider public.This is happening while remaining faithful to the original formula of a small car, high performance, safety in all conditions, just like every Abarth should be. So, in the place of a single version (which can be modified thanks to the “wooden

The New Abarth 500 has all the technical features of the previous model and appeals specifically to those who are looking for affordable sportiness, but with the performance, technical specifications and qualities on the road that are only to be expected from an Abarth. Driven by a potent power unit, the 1.4 turbo petrol engine with a power output of 140 bhp (rising to 160 bhp with the esseesse kit), is combined with a five-speed manual gearbox offering maximum driving pleasure at a price that is within reach. And this is without compromising on the specification level with the equipment including, among other things, air-conditioning, audio system with CD player, MP3 player and Blue&Me, fog lights, parking sensors and the choice of two types of alloy wheels, both 16”.It comes in pastel shades that echo the tradition of the Abarth competizione of the sixties. The interior features the dashboard colour coordinated to match the bodywork and with the seats being covered in elegant fabric that compliments the colour of the car. The gear lever and the steering wheel are both trimmed in leather.

THE ABARTH RANGE IS RENEWED AND THE TRIM LEVELS HAVE MULTIPLED. ALONGSIDE THE 500 THERE WILL BE THE NEW 595 “TURISMO” AND “COMPETIZIONE” WITH A 160 BHP ENGINE, AND WHICH ALSO COME IN A CONVERTIBLE VERSION, AND THE ABARTH 695 COMPETIZIONE. THE ABARTH PUNTO EVO IS JOINED BY THE SUPERSPORT AND THE LIMITED EDITION ABARTH SCORPIONE. OBJECTIVE: 100% SATISFACTION OF PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR EVERYONE.

The new 595 Turismo

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With the 1.4 T-Jet 16 valve engine and IHI turbocharger fitted as standard on the Abarth 595 turismo it has a power output of 160 bhp and a powerful torque (230 Nm at 3000 rpm in sport mode) producing a striking performance. The top speed is 127 MPH (205 km/h ) or 130 MPH (209 km/h) for the convertible version, while the car goes from 0-62 MPH in 7.4 seconds.The transmission features the Abarth Competizione MTA gearbox as standard whilst the traditional manual gearbox, with a gear lever and clutch pedal, is available as an alternative. The front brake discs are cross-drilled and ventilated, the rear discs are cross-drilled, while either red or yellow calipers, show off the exclusive 17” wheel rims, and which are available in four different designs.

With the tursimo personalisation, the Abarth 595 has been enhanced with special paint treatments (metallic, pearlescent, two-tone, etc.) like the two-tone Rosso Officina (works red) and Grigio Pista (racing grey), which combined with its great personality, means that it certainly turns heads. The grilles in the front and rear bumpers are finished in Titanium Grey.The interior is elegant and tasteful, with leather seats and panels. Attention to detail is underlined by the special flocked effect of the centre tunnel and which is available as an option on the dashboard, while the pedals, the footrest and the running boards are in Alutex.

The racing spirit is in Abarth’s blood. Racing is its world. The new 595 competizione is pure performance , without compromise. The mechanics are the same as the turismo version, with 160 bhp and the choice between the Abarth Competizione sequential gearbox and the manual version for those who prefer a more direct relationship with the car. The exhaust is the Record Monza type with four outlets which, thanks to dual mode technology, enhances the power and torque curve above 4000 rpm. The sporty nature is underlined by a range of exterior paintwork finishes, and with the exterior decorative elements highlighted in an opaque grey finish and matching mirror covers. The 17” alloy wheels come in four designs and the brake calipers are available

in red or yellow. The interior of the 595 also expresses the racing spirit with aluminium pedals, the alloy gear lever (if a manual gearbox is fitted) and the special treatment of the dashboard. The front seats are bespoke Abarth Corse items made specially by Sabelt: two wraparound seats that hug the body when cornering; total control without giving up on comfort for everyday use. The seats are available in fabric, or optional leather trim.

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Top of the range in terms of performance and style. This limited edition offers an exclusive aesthetic treatment achieved through a unique craftsmanship process - and this combined with the performance and dynamic specifications of the “esseesse” kit.The look is unmistakable, a special combination of Nero Scorpione, an opaque shade, with a high-gloss stripe in the middle of the bonnet and roof panels. A striking contrast achieved through a handcrafted process.The 18” wheels of the Esseesse kit are also finished in opaque black. This colour makes the yellow brake calipers stand out even more. Talking of brakes, the front discs are floating, cross-drilled and ventilated with Brembo calipers and with the rear discs cross-drilled. The equipment on the Abarth Punto EVO Scorpione also includes lowered suspension springs and Koni dampers. The interior is what you would expect from such a car, refined yet sporty and starting with the stainless steel pedals and the Abarth Corse seats by Sabelt covered in black cloth and with black backrests.

ABARTH PUNTO SUPERSPORTThe Punto EVO SuperSport is designed to appeal to fans of performance who also want to stand out in terms of style. Those who appreciate the Abarth marque, naturally, but also motoring enthusiasts who are coming from other products in the search for “something extra” that really makes a difference and which allows them to stand out from the crowd.The new version demonstrates character and personality from the first time you set eyes upon it. The Campovolo Grey bodywork features an opaque black roof and bonnet with a hint of

the same body colour as the car. The sporty nature of the model is further emphasised by the opaque black 17” alloy wheels with ultra low profile 205/45 tyres and red brake calipers on the high performance front and rear disc brakes.The interior boasts exclusive details like the steel pedals. The running boards are also made from steel with the “Abarth” logo on them.

ABARTH PUNTO EVOSCORPIONE

WICKED LIKE NEVER BEFORETHE ABARTH PUNTO IS THE MODEL THAT SIGNALLED THE REBIRTH OF THE MARQUE. OVER TIME IT HAS CONTINUED TO DEVELOP IN TERMS OF STYLE, MECHANICS AND PERFORMANCE. THE NEW RANGE IS DESIGNED TO EXTEND ITS “NICHE” MARKET WITH AN INJECTION OF POWER (180 BHP AS STANDARD ON THE TWO NEW VERSIONS), HIGHER SPECIFICATION LEVELS AND A RANGE THAT EXTENDS HIGHER THANKS TO THE LAUNCH OF THE SUPERSPORT VERSION AND A NEW LIMITED EDITION, THE ABARTH PUNTO EVO SCORPIONE, WITH EXCLUSIVE FEATURES.

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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE ABARTH WORLD

Launched in November, the Abarth store in Hong Kong drew in hundreds of visitors on the opening day, plus numerous journalists and six television channels, invited to cele-brate the launch of the brand in China.

ABARTH PUNTO TROPHYIN ARGENTINA

THE TOKYO MOTOR SHOW

ABARTHRACING AMERICA

For the third year in a row, Abarth took part in the Tokyo Motor Show. The stand showed off the Punto EVO SuperSport and the 500C esseesse and attracted more than 255 thousand visitors. In the foreground were the interviews with Ponto Häggström, CEO Fiat Group Automobiles Japan, and Tiziana Alamprese Fiat Country Manager. Journalists, fans and drivers showed great interest in the Abarth stand and the cars on display.

A new continent, a new challenge, a new objective: bringing the philosophy of the brand, its legendary wealth of on-track victories and, above all, the performance of its models, to the streets (and also the race circuits) of the United States. After the preview of the Abarth 500 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Abarth is now in all American homes thanks to the TV advert (see photo) that went out during the Super Bowl. The commercial was seen by 113.3 million spectators and received more than 7.6 million online visitors. At the end of February US journalists had the chance, for the first time, to drive the car on the Spring Mountain circuit. Another television advert is scheduled to be broadcast in March, with the “bad boy” Charlie Sheen and in April Abarth will finally reach the US dealerships. The American adventure has begun: ready to take to the road with the Scorpione?

The Abarth single marque championship will start in April in Argentina with a car specially developed for this trophy taking to the tracks. It is a Punto Assetto Corse with a power output of 190 bhp, anti-roll bar bolted onto the body and 330 mm front brake discs with calipers with four pistons. The races will be held at the same time as the TC 200 cham-pionship at the most important race tracks in the country: from Santa Fé to Mendoza, to Buenos Aires.

ABARTH CONQUERS SOUTH AFRICA

Abarth is synonymous with passion on all latitudes. The journalists who took part in the press event in South Africa dedicated to the Abarth 500 were very enthusiastic. The look, performance and behaviour got excellent comments. So too did the possibility of personalising the car using the contents of the Abarth “box”. An homage to the tradition of the marque, certainly, but also and most especially something exclusive that gives added value in terms of sportiness and safety.

ABARTHIN FINLAND

The opening of the first Abarth store in Finland was celebrated at the Autokeskus airport. More than two thousand VIP guests took part in the event.As well as by the catering, the guests were entertained by the jewel that is the exclusive Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari and by the beauty of the iconic Abarth 500. The Ambassador Giorgio Visetti was also in attendance, confirming the importance of the scorpion in spreading the word abroad about Made in Italy.The Finish journalists were invited to visit the new Abarth premises and also had the chance to test drive the various models.

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FROM PROFILES ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER, MOVING TO FLICKR AND VARIOUS BLOGS OF FANS, THE ABARTH MARQUE IS EVER PRESENT ON THE WEB. BELOW IS A LIST OF THE MOST ACTIVE SITES, BUT OBVIOUSLY IT IS FAR FROM COMPLETE. PLEAST LET US HAVE NEW ADDRESSES THAT WE CAN ADD TO THE LIST. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR US ALL TO SHARE OUR SPECIAL PASSION FOR ABARTH.

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for women, chose this new sports fashion. Karl later added a homeware collection, with bath towels and monogrammed bath robes with the double A logo, an homage to his wife Anneliese, who was also his favourite photographic model.Karl’s fashion creations were not simply a hobby. For Abarth they became an unexpected source of income as his Boutiques were doing very well, both in Italy and in the United States, and they were also an efficient form of publicity, especially for the female public, who were becoming an increasingly important target for the automotive industry.

Karl began to advertise his collections more often in women’s magazines and the Italian clothing industry was not slow in noticing him. So much so that, in 1969, an international jury awarded him the Fashion Oscar. This recognition rewarded his talent and his passion: this is the same passion that lives on today in “Abarth Tales” (see article on page 37).

“We are in a land of art and elegance. We love beautiful things”, Karl Abarth was often heard to say.This is what his wife Anneliese says in her book “Carlo Abarth, my life with the ingenious car manufacturer (edited by Libreria Automotoclub Storico Italiano Torino), Karl adored Italy. He had typically Italian taste, even though he was born and grew up in Vienna. He liked the Made in Italy design and fashion, the tailoring of the clothes, the timeless elegance of Italian women. And the attention to detail he showed in all his cars was also mirrored in his own appearance: his suits, made to measure shirts and ties went with him everywhere, even on holiday. His white silk pochettes embroidered with his initials, AK, were one of his hallmarks. He owned a very large collection of fine shoes. He also had a passion for gloves: he adored those of the English golfer Tyler Palmer, who in those days was a celebrity on the greens, and he used to have them made in London in extremely soft leather. All in all “he always looked like he had stepped off the cover of a fashion magazine”, wrote Anneliese: he never wore clothes that were other than immaculate and he never chose them randomly. He paid the same attention to the lines of his cars as to the cut of his clothes: shape and aesthetics were fundamental to him.He put so much passion into everything that he was a perfectionist: “When he took an

interest in something he wanted to become an expert in it”, she admitted. So, from being a devotee of fashion, Karl gradually turned into a designer: he began designing clothes for his wife and commissioned a designer to adapt his sketches to then have them manufactured. His fashion creations were inspired by models in shop windows or in magazines, but mainly by what he saw on the streets. For example, when he was returning from the Vallelunga track he used to love stopping for an aperitif in Rome, in via Vittorio Veneto, to look at the people walking up and down. In those days Rome was the fashion capital: that was where the most “in” fashion houses in the whole of Italy were to be found.There was one area that Karl found particularly interesting: sports fashion. This was how, starting with his sketches, the idea of a line of clothing, very practical, but at the same time very elegant, developed, perfect for behind the wheel of a car, but also for leisure activities. He called it Autoboutique. It included sports clothing in typical Abarth colours, and then scarves, foulards, belts, umbrellas and other accessories. For women there were also baseball jackets, shirts, short skirts and especially trousers which, launched at the start of the sixties by André Courrèges in France, were by now becoming a must have item for women in Italy as well. Whoever didn’t feel comfortable in the flower child clothes or tailored suits

FROM THE RACE TRACKS

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THE RACING SPIRIT BECOMES A LIFESTYLE.NOT JUST A RACING DRIVER, MANUFACTURER AND CONSTRUCTOR OF SPORTS CARS, KARL ABARTH WAS ALSO AN UNDISPUTED MASTER OF STYLE. SO MUCH SO THAT HE WON A FASHION OSCAR FOR HIS AUTOBOUTIQUE COLLECTION.

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“Not the speed, not the thrill. Our goal is the dream”. Dream of driving on a real race track, alongside professional drivers. Dream about wearing the white and red overalls; just putting them on must be such a thrill. Dream about being in control of a car, the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse, which has so much history that it speaks for itself. Climbing to the top step on the podium and lifting the cup towards the sky.There are so many reasons for taking part in Make It Your Race. Thousands of young people, lovers of engines, horsepo-wer and acceleration took part last year in the Abarth Race Days of Varano de’ Melegari registered in the hope of being

selected to fly round the track and to know all about it.And Make It Your Race is returning now, with an even more excit ing version, a more engaging programme, an entirely new format. The dream goes on.Let’s take a look right away at all the many new features this year. Make It Your Race 2012 will be a talent show in which non professional drivers aged between 18 and 40, resident in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and Switzerland can take part. You must know English.March is the month when pre-registration opened and now, on the website www.makeityourrace.it users can leave their de-

MAKE IT YOUR RACE

THE DREAM GOES ONAFTER THE SUCCESS OF THE FIRST EDITION, THE SECOND APPOINTMENT WITH THE ABARTH SHOW FOR YOUNG EMERGING DRIVERSIS ABOUT TO ARRIVE. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND DON’T LET IT GET AWAY FROM YOU.

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tails and upload a video which should be original and set pulses racing. Only the most compelling entries will be selected by a committee of technical experts and then the public will vote via the web, in a stage that will be crucial for the par-ticipants to make their video go viral so as to get as many votes as possible. Next stage will see entrants selected to take part in the driving safety course at the Abarth Driving Academy in Italy and under the watchful eye of Gordon de Adamich. From these, the best six from each country will be chosen to enter the training camp of Make It Your Race, lo-cated in Italy. There, they will be divided into teams led by a coach, one for each country, and judged by a panel of experts, who will decide, every day, who to evict.

Meanwhile Gordon de Adamich, together with his drivers at the Varano de’ Melegari School of Safe Driving are putting the final touches to the 2012 version of Make It Your Race. “It will be a blast - he says. I can’t wait to get to know the young people and put them through their paces on the track. We are definitely going to have a lot of fun”. If last year is anything to go by, this year’s Make It Your Race is going to be talked about for some time. “The contest - continues Gordon - has all the ingredients to bring out the qualities of novice drivers. I think the initiative is commendable because it makes the competitions truly accessible to everyone, just like Karl Abarth would have wanted. We have the right set up, professional instructors who will monitor the rookies carefully during their technical preparation, channelling their exuberance in the right direction, pushing them to give of their best, all in a totally safe setting. And then there is the 500 Assetto Corse, a car you can trust, safe even when it is pushed to the limits”.

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R i g h t : a m om e n t a t the race track during a previous edition.

Below: the Abarth 500 Asse t t o Co r se a t t he Bologna Motor Show and pre-registration for Make it your race 2012.

On the opposite page: the Abarth stand at the Bologna show

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Only six will remain by the end. The best in terms of character, ability, concentra-tion; those who can unleash their talent together with the professional drivers in the Trofeo Abarth 500 at the Franciacorta track on 24 June. Make It Your Race 2012 be filmed and transmitted on the web and on TV as well. Each of the six episodes will show images of the chal-lenge, comment on the development of the drivers and show their emotions, give voice to their opinions and their motiva-

tion. All the information about how to take part is on; www.makeityourrace.it Let the challenge begin!

Left: the Abarth 500 As-setto Corse on the track.Some young drivers du-r i ng the p re -se lec t i on process at the Bologna Motor Show

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APPOINTMENT AT THE TRACKIT’S REALLY NOT LONG UNTIL THE START OF THE SPORTING SEASON WITH THE ABARTH TROFEO WHICH WILL HAVE AN EVEN MORE INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR. THREE ARE THREE CHAMPIONSHIPS: THE TROFEO ABARTH EUROPE, THE TROFEO ABARTH ITALIA AND THE TROFEO ABARTH SWEDEN. THE FIRST MONOBRAND TROFEO WILL ALSO BE MAKING ITS DEBUT IN SOUTH AMERICA; THE TROFEO ABARTH PUNTO ARGENTINA. LASTLY, THE TROFEO ABARTH 500 RALLY AND THE FORMULA ABARTH COMPETITIONS WILL CONTINUE THIS YEAR. THESE ARE ALL THE APPOINTMENTS.

FORMULA ABARTH EUROPEAN SERIES1 April VALENCIA

6 May HUNGARORING

10 June MUGELLO

8 July MISANO

5 August A1 RING ZELTWEG

2 September IMOLA

16 September VALLELUNGA

21 October MONZA

ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP FORMULA ACI/CSAI-ABARTH10 June MUGELLO

8 July MISANO

5 August A1 RING ZELTWEG

2 September IMOLA

16 September VALLELUNGA

21 October MONZA

ABARTH PUNTO TROFEO ARGENTINA11 April BUENOS AIRES

22 April ROSARIO (SANTA FÈ)

20 May SAN MARTÌN (MENDOZA)

10 June POTRERO DE LOS FUNES (SAN LUIS)

1 July NEUQUÉN (NEUQUÉN)

12 August OBERÀ (MISIONES)

9 September RESISTENCIA (CHACO)

30 September TERMAS DE RIO HONDO (S. DEL ESTERO)

14 October LA PLATA

4 November BUENOS AIRES

25 November GENERAL ROCA (RIO NEGRO)

ABARTH 500 RALLY19-21 April RALLY MILLE MIGLIA

11-13 May TOUR DE CORSE

8-10 June RALLY DU CHABLAIS

22-24 June RALLY YPRES

14-15 September S. MARTINO DI CASTROZZA

12-13 October RALLY SANREMO

25-27 October RALLY DU VALAIS

ABARTH TROFEO EUROPE9-10 June MUGELLO

4 – 5 August A1 RING ZELTWEG

1-2 September IMOLA

15-16 September SPA FRANCORCHAMPS

20-21 October MONZA

ABARTH TROFEO SWEDEN12 May KARLSKOGA

2 June ANDERSTORP

7 July FALKENBERG

18 August KARLSKOGA

15 September MANTORP PARK

29 September GOTEBORG

ABARTH TROFEO ITALY19-20 May VARANO DE’ MELEGARI

9-10 June MUGELLO

23-24 June FRANCIACORTA

4-5 August A1 RING ZELTWEG

1-2 September IMOLA

20-21 October MONZA

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After years during which luxury items were a source of pride for those who could afford them, when the most famous brands made a statement through clothes or the trendiest bags, when taking an exclusive trip was something to talk to your friends about, now sobr ie ty has made a comeback.Coco Chanel said: “Some people think that luxury is the opposite of poverty. Well, it isn’t. It is the opposite of vulgarity”, suggested the famous French style icon. N ow a d a y s m o r e than ever, against the background of the global crisis, the potent ia l sense of shame with regard to excessive luxury, or “shouting about it”, is being rediscovered.Especially for those who are in a position to buy whatever they want, the ethical imperative of saving is back. This does not mean that there will be a sharp drop in top of the range products. Rather, we will see a downsizing of ostentation in luxury goods. This term downsizing comes from the British and it is something that is affecting all areas to some extent: from fashion to travel and from jewellery to cars.Nowadays, true luxury is seen as those simple, yet exclusive items. It’s the pleasure that something gives you, not the fact that you own it. As well as the saying “small is beautiful”, now there is quality, “tailor made”, attention to detail. Uniqueness rather than visibility.For example, exclusive travel now involves more authentic, stimulating and responsible trips. One of the latest trends to reach the United States is eco chic travel: it’s called glamping and consists of a sort of five star camping. In other words ideal for experiencing

direct contact with nature, without giving up on the comforts of a luxury resort. The rediscovery of authenticity as opposed to opulence is also at the basis of the Return to life advertising campaign of the Virtuoso group, who specialise in luxury travel: it starts with the assumption that many top travellers nowadays want to actually discover the true nature of the places they visit, far away from traditional tourist clichés. Ecoluxury should also get a mention, the quality brand that brings together the best retreats in the world, reserved for customers who are fortunate enough to be in the high end band, but with decidedly eco-friendly facilities.As far as clothing is concerning, the First Lady of America, Michelle Obama, echoes that sobriety in the way she dresses. And even if not everyone is taking up the invitation, the days of that shameless opulence of the most fashionable brands might seem to be

IN TIMES OF CRISIS THERE ARE NEW TRENDS IN THE LUXURY INDUSTRY. ANGLOPHILES CALL IT DOWNSIZING. OUT WITH OSTENTATION: SIMPLE YET EXCLUSIVE THINGS ARE REDISCOVERED AND VALUES SUCH AS QUALITY, CRAFTMANSHIP, AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS BACK IN VOGUE.

ELEGANCE IS IN THE SMALLEST DETAILS

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numbered. There is a return to craftsmanship in this industry as well, to the extent that a style icon like Valentino has carved how many hours it takes to make them into the soles of his shoes and a brand like Louis Vuitton bases its communication around the concept of being handmade.The new lovers of luxury prefer the quality of fabrics and hides, the uniqueness of an item that is handmade. Like bags and accessories in Tramontano leather, made exclusively in the Naples workshops and distributed throughout the world under a unique brand with almost one hundred and fifty years of history behind it. A brand that is synonymous with elegance and Italian workmanship and which is appreciated abroad by so many celebrities for whom Tramontano often makes made to measure travel bags, bags and suitcases: from Woody Allen to Tom Cruise, from Bono of U2 to Sigourney Weaver, from Hillary Clinton to Queen Margaret II of Denmark. It is not by chance that Abarth turned to Tramontano for its travel accessories: from the bags made for the Limited Edition Cabrio Italia to the beach bag that goes with the extremely luxurious Sacs tender - Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, from the Tribute to Abarth travel pack, coordinated with the interior of the 595 Turismo and Competizione in that very fashionable grey, combined with the 695 Tributo Maserati. This typically glamorous Made in Italy concept with great attention to detail has also been the inspiration for the Abarth Tales line, a collection that includes about forty very exclusive items of clothing, which echo the same attention to detail as those worn by Karl Abarth when he was a driver and reflecting his design: shirts, tracksuits, polo shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and trousers, designed to be as comfortable as possible for driving in. In other words functional clothing that is very stylish and which is made from premium materials providing a modern take on the brand and which contains the same traditional passion, refinement and craftsmanship.This is true Abarth luxury. A striking example is the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, an exclusive car with almost obsessive attention to detail, which, on the one hand has allowed the scorpion to extend its range entering the most glamorous sports section, and, on the other hand, offers customers of the Prancing Horse

a small, snappy alternative for all their mobility requirements, including the most practical town driving.The history goes on with the 695 Edizione Maserati unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. Another foray into the world of sports cars and luxury in a limited edition. A mechanical masterpiece with the soul and the symbol of the scorpion; not just “mall, but wicked”.“Small, and glamorous” too.

Above: Coco Chanel and, left, the interior of the Abarth Cabrio Italia.

Below: Abarth Tales signed jacket and a Tramontano bag

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ABARTH 500 AND 500C SPECIAL PACKEvery driver can choose to personalise their car. Four packs comprising pedals, sills, gear levers,

fuel and oil caps.

RACINGSta in less s tee l components to g i ve an

aggressive feel and a strong feel of comfort.

The set includes sill plates and pedals with

the Abarth shield for the MTA transmission;

sill plates, gear lever knob and pedals for the

Manual transmission.

TURISMOAggressive look, but in very fashionable alutex.

Set comprises: sill plates and pedals with

Abarth shield available for the MTA transmission

OR sills plates, pedals, gear lever knob and

shift with Abarth shield for Manual transmission.

COMPETITIONDedicated to the purists and those who love

racing. All the parts are made from satin finish

aluminium to be as light as possible.

The set consists of sill plates and pedals with

the Abarth shield for the MTA transmission OR

sill plates, pedals, gear lever knob and shift in

aluminium with the Abarth shield for the Manual

transmission.

SCORPIONETop of the range. In carbon, a high-tech material

of excellence, which underscores every slightest

detail and gives a very distinctive look.

Set: sill plates and pedals with Abarth shield

for the MTA transmission OR sill plates, pedals,

gear lever knob and shift with Abarth shield for

the Manual transmission.

ACCESSORIESONE OF THE WINNING FEATURES OF ABARTH IS THAT OF REPRESENTING A STAND-ALONE UNIVERSE, THAT OF EMPOWERMENT. AN INEXTRICABLE PART OF THIS WORLD IS REPRESENTED BY ACCESSORIES: FROM RACING SEATS TO PETROL CAPS, FROM SPECIAL PACKS TO PERFORMANCE ADDITIVES, FROM APPS TO THE SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM. ALL OBJECTS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF RACING, FUNCTIONAL BUT “WICKED” IN A WAY AS NEVER BEFORE.

ABARTH TOM TOMTo remain faithful to its DNA, Abarth is proposing

to update one of the most widely available satellite

navigation systems the Blue&Me TomTom2 with

aesthetic features in pure Abarth style, through

the introduction of a branded silver cover and the

updating of several of the product’s features. Fans

of the scorpion will be able to purchase a device

that will entertain them and, above all, give them

a truly safe and comfortable driving experience.

ABARTH TELEMETRY READERThe official Abarth24H application, with its numerous utilities is already known by everyone. An

app that allows you to have at your fingertips all the data about your car, including expiry dates,

customer service, help services, news and promotions. We are now going to give you a sneak

preview: a new application for iPhone is about to be launched, ABARTHTelemetry reader. This

application, available for iPhone, receives the vehicle operating parameters, through a Bluetooth

connection, and which are sent by an electronic device connected to the vehicle’s diagnostic

socket. It also has a telemetry function that measures the movements of the car detected by

the GPS and the telephone accelerometers described below on Google Maps. ABARTHTelemetry

reader is a vital telemetry kit, especially for lovers of the track, who can record and review their

performance in this way. To find out when ABARTHTelemetry reader will be on sale, don’t forget

to look at our website and the updates on our Facebook page.

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ABARTH CORSE SEAT BY SABELTA “shell” with the head restraint built into the

backrest and very pronounced wraparound

sections. Available in two versions: in “F1” fabric

and in a mix of Frau Leather and Alcantara.

Design, technology and attention to detail in the

service of the racing spirit.

PETROL CAPSStyle reaches every detail. The design of the

caps is clean yet aggressive, with a satin finish

aluminium cover. Two versions with the word

“esseesse” or with the scorpion logo. Designed

for the Abarth Grande Punto and the Abarth

500, they can also be used on almost all

models of Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo with

petrol engines.

ADDITIVES FOR GREAT PERFORMANCEThe new Abarth line increases the already

excellent per formance of engines through

specific products for all requirements; additives

for radiators, engine oil, high performance petrol

and diesel and also additives for maintenance

such as the cleaner for petrol and diesel fuels.

Without forgetting the cleaning of the exterior.

The happy partnership between the brand

and Green Star does not, in actual fact, stop

under the bonnet, but extends to the exterior

with a special product for all surfaces of the

car: windows, dashboard, paintwork, rubber,

wheel rims.

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A REALLY SPECIAL TRAVEL PACKThere’s a style lesson to be learnt when you see

the Abarth and Tramontano brands together; the

leather goods brand with over 150 years of history,

known throughout the world. Following on from the

success of the Limited Edition Abarth 500 Cabrio

Italia, a line of elegant leather bags matching the

leather interior of the Abarth 500 is available. The

range is synonymous with Italian elegance and

craftsmanship. For those who care about every

single detail.

ABARTH TALES SPRING-SUMMER COLLECTIONAs you read in “The Scorpion Tales” article, Karl Abarth, the ingenious car manufacturer, was also a

skilled designer. The line of men’s sports clothing known as Abarth Tales® was born from his original

sketches, developing them and giving them a contemporary feel.

No nostalgia was involved, no retro clothing: simply a collection that embodies the same values of

functionality, refinement, originality, craftsmanship and tradition. The very same spirit that Karl used in

preparing cars.

The Abarth Tales® spring-summer collection in particular contains 3-buttoned single-breasted jackets

with stand and fall collars and a single pocket. Jackets in high-tech cloth with two pockets at the front,

unlined loom work and metal buttons, in the sports tradition. Fresh cotton sweatshirts with pads on the

elbows to facilitate movement.

Jackets with an impeccable look in white, red or smoky grey. Available with matching, light sports cut

trousers in the same colours, the Abarth Tales® bestselling “t-pants”, perfect for driving and also for

those who prefer to cycle in their leisure time.

So many versatile, sports clothes where every detail has been considered so as to ensure maximum

comfort behind the wheel, from the position of the pockets to the stitching, no detail is too small. A

collection exuding Italian style, and the very best craftsmanship: from the design, to the choice of fabric,

to the manufacturing, to the perfection with prestige details.

The theme running through this spring-summer collection, as always, is the reference to the Abarth

philosophy: performance, speed and refinement. And, obviously, the symbol of the Scorpion, chosen by

Karl Abarth himself as a lucky charm because it was his sign of the zodiac.

Dedicated to those who do not let themselves be dictated to by fashion but love an elegant look and

always want to be stylish, the Abarth Tales exclusive clothing is on sale in a limited number of boutiques

in Italy. Find the nearest one to you at www.abarthtales.com, or call the infoline on 0827215050.

MAKING THE ORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY THAT’S WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING FOR OVER 50 YEARS. IT’S A PHILOSOPHY THAT WE’VE TRANSFERRED FROM THE WORLD OF MOTORS TO THE WORLD OF COMPUTERS, CLOTHING AND MUCH MORE BESIDES. BECAUSE AT ABARTH WE BELIEVE THAT OUR SKILLS CAN BE APPLIED TO EVERYTHING.THESE ARE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES

MERCHANDISING

WITH THE SCORPION IN YOUR HEARTFor those who have the Scorpion close to their heart, even when they are not behind the wheel of their

car, Abarth offers a line of young, dynamic sports clothing with lots of different sweatshirts, polo shirts,

baseball caps and t-shirts. All backed by the quality of the Kappa brand.

This year’s spring-summer collection has three lines. A brand new BAMBINO line, the first edition of a

collection that takes the most successful adult clothes and makes them available for the youngest fans

of the Scorpion. The RACING REPLICA line is the restyling of the previous edition dedicated to Abarth

enthusiasts and includes all the most successful garments. Lastly, the VINTAGE line includes the most

exclusive garments, inspired by what the drivers in the sixties wore. When they wore overalls, either one-

piece or two-piece: a jacket and trousers, in cotton, because flame-resistant Nomex was just starting

to appear. The main colours were white, cream and light blue, often with coloured stripes personalising

the clothing. Jimmy Clark, for example, had a red stripe on his overalls, whilst Steve McQueen who

alternated stints behind the wheel with movie sets, had two parallel stripes on his chest: one red, the

other blue. Gloves then, were made from leather. Many drivers wore golf gloves, made to measure in

soft, thin goatskin.

You can buy the official Scorpion merchandise simply with one click. Simply go to; ABARTHSTORE.COM a virtual shop window. Happy shopping!

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ABARTH500 1.4 16V

TURBO T−JET135 BHP

ENGINE

N. CYLINDERS, ARRANGEMENT 4 CYLINDERS IN-LINE, 1368 CM3

MAX. POWER OUTPUT

KW (BHP) @ RPM

99 (135) @ 5500

PEAK TORQUE NM @ RPM 206 @ 3000

TOP SPEED MPH (KM/H) 128 (205)

ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH

(0-100 KM/H)

7.9 SECONDS

TURBO FIXED GEOMETRY IHI RHF3-P

TURBOCHARGER

ENGINE T-JET

TRANSMISSION

GEARBOX 5-SPEED C510 MANUAL

GEARBOX

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

REAR TORSION BEAM INTERCO-

NECCTED REAR SUSPENSION

SYSTEM WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

SET UP SPORTS SUSPENSION SET-UP

WITH LOWERED SPRINGS

BRAKES

FRONT (MM) VENTILATED FRONT DISCS

Ø 284 MM X 22 MM

REAR (MM) REAR DISC BRAKES

Ø 240 MM X 11 MM

STEERING SYSTEM

STEERING TYPE ELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™

POWER STEERING WITH

SPORT MODE FUNCTION

FUEL CONSUMPTIONECOLOGY LEVEL

URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 33.2 MPG (8,5)

COMBINED CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 43.5 MPG (6,5)

EXTRA-URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 52.3 MPG (5,4)

C02 EMISSIONS (G/KM) 155

ECOLOGY LEVEL EURO 5 EEC-F5

WHEELS

ALLOY WHEELS 16” ALLOY WHEELS

WITH 195/45 R16 TYRES

WE TOOK A NORMAL 500 AND ADDED A TOUCH OF FIRE TO CREATE A MINI SUPERCAR

THAT CAN SEDUCE AT FIRST GLANCE. A SMALL, BUT EXTREMELY POWERFUL CAR THAT

COMBINES LEADING EDGE DESIGN WITH THE TECHNICAL KNOW�HOW AND PASSION OF

ABARTH, ENABLING THE 1.4 LITRE TURBO ENGINE TO ACHIEVE A POWER OUTPUT OF 135

HORSEPOWER. THE ABARTH 500 IS DEDICATED TO DRIVERS. IT IS FOR YOU. LET’S GO.

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8-SPOKE 16” ALLOY WHEEL (STANDARD)Fitted with 195/45 R16 tyressuitable for use with snow chains

OPTIONAL 17” ALLOY WHEEL 10-spoke with diamond finishFitted with 205/40 R17 tyres (not suitable for snow chains)

OPTIONAL 17” ALLOY WHEEL 5-PETAL DESIGNFitted with 205/40 R17 tyres (not suitable for snow chains)

BLACK FABRIC

VELOCITY RED

SCORPION BLACK

CAMPOVOLO GREY

1949 WHITE

PEARL FUNK WHITE

ABARTH CORSE BY SABELTBLACK SPORTS FABRIC

BLACK LEATHER

RED LEATHER

ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT BLACK FRAU

LEATHER/ALCANTARA

SAFETY

DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS S

DRIVER KNEEBAG S

ABS + EBD S

SIDE AND WINDOW AIRBAGS S*

ESP, ASR, MSR, HBA AND HILL HOLDER S

TTC (TORQUE TRANSFER CONTROL) S

XENON LIGHTS O

COMFORT AND FUNCTIONALITY

ELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™ POWER STEERING WITH SPORT MODE FUNCTION

S

GSI GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR S

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL S

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DRIVER SEAT S

ELECTRIC FRONT WINDOWS S

ELECTRIC WING MIRRORS WITH DEMIST FUNCTION S

REMOTE CONTROL CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING AND TAILGATE RELEASE S

FOG LIGHTS – FRONT & REAR S

LOCKING FUEL CAP S

FIX&GO PUNCTURE REPAIR SYSTEM S

SMOKERS KIT O

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS ADJUSTABLE FOR HEIGHT S

50/50 SPLIT REAR SEAT S**

MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING S

DAY/NIGHT ELECTRO-CHROMATIC REAR-VIEW MIRROR O

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL O

LINE & STYLING

DARK TINTED REAR WINDOWS AND REAR SCREEN S

ABARTH LEATHER STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS FOR AUDIO / TELEPHONE SYSTEM

S

BODY COLOURED SPOILERS & SIDE SKIRTS S

EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH TWIN SATIN FINISH PIPES S

SPORT PEDAL SET S

HIGH-BACK SPORTS SEATS WITH BUILT IN HEAD RESTRAINTS S

RED BRAKE CALIPERS AND WHEEL COVER WITH RED LINE S

SKY DOME GLASS SUNROOF O

ABARTH AESTHETIC KIT (SIDE STRIPES AND WING MIRROR COVERS) CHOICE OF; WHITE, RED OR BLACK

O

‘ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT’ FRONT SEATS IN BLACK SPORTS FABRIC O*

‘ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT’ FRONT SEATS IN BLACK LEATHER AND ALCANTARA

O*

INFOTAINMENT

RADIO, CD/MP3-PLAYER WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, 4X40W SPEAKERS, 2X30 TWEETERS, AERIAL

S

BLUE&ME™ HANDS-FREE SYSTEM WITH USB PORT, BLUETOOTH AND STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS

S

HI-FI ‘INTERSCOPE’ AUDIO SYSTEM WITH 4 SPEAKERS, 2 TWEETERS AND SUB

O

* When Abarth Corse Seats by Sabelt specified, side airbags are deleted** 50/50 Split Rear Seat not compatible with Optional Leather trim

S STANDARD O OPTION

EQUIPMENTSDIMENSIONS

EXTERIOR WHEELSINTERIOR

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ABARTH 500C MT

(Manual Transmission)

ABARTH 500C MTA

Competizione

ENGINE

N. CYLINDERS, ARRANGEMENT 4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 1368 CM3 4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 1368 CM3

MAX. POWER OUTPUT KW (BHP) @ RPM 99 (135) @ 5500 103 (140) @ 5000

PEAK TORQUE NM @ RPM 206 @ 3000 206 @ 3000

TOP SPEED MPH (KM/H) 128 (205) 127 (204)

ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KM/H) 7,9 SECONDS 8,1 SECONDS

TURBO FIXED GEOMETRY IHI RHF3-P

TURBOCHARGER

FIXED GEOMETRY IHI RHF3-P

TURBOCHARGER

ENGINE T-JET T-JET

TRANSMISSION

GEARBOX 5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX ‘ABARTH COMPETIZIONE’ MTA

GEARBOX WITH STEERING WHEEL

GEARSHIFT PADDLES

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

MACPHERSON STRUT SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

REAR TORSION BEAM INTERCONECCTED

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

TORSION BEAM INTERCONECCTED

REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

SET UP LOWERED SPORTS SET UP LOWERED SPORTS SET UP

BRAKES

FRONT (MM) Ø 284 MM X 22 MM

VENTILATED BRAKE DISCS

Ø 284 MM X 22 MM


REAR (MM) Ø 240 MM X 11 MM

BRAKE DISCS

Ø 240 MM X 11 MM

BRAKE DISCS

STEERING SYSTEM

STEERING TYPE ELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™ POWER

STEERING WITH SPORT MODE

FUNCTION

ELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™ POWER


FUNCTION

FUEL CONSUMPTION

ECOLOGY LEVEL

URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 33.2 (8,5) 33.6 (8,4)

COMBINED CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 43.5 (6,5) 43.5 (6,5)

EXTRA-URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 52.3 (5,4) 52.3 (5,4)

CO2 EMISSIONS (G/KM) 155 151

ECOLOGY LEVEL EURO 5 EEC-F5 EURO 5 EEC -F5

WHEELS

ALLOY WHEEL 16” ALLOY WHEELS


16” ALLOY WHEELS


ROOF

TYPE ELECTRIC HOOD OPENING/

LOCKING WITH GLASS REAR

SCREEN

ELECTRIC HOOD OPENING/

LOCKING WITH GLASS REAR

SCREEN

ABARTH500C 1.4 16V

TURBO T−JET140 BHP

THE ABARTH 500C IS A CLASSY SPORTS CAR THAT COMBINES THE PERFORMANCE

OF AN ABARTH WITH THE ATTRACTION OF A CULT DESIGN OBJECT. IT COMES WITH

A PANORAMIC OPENING ROOF, WITH OPTIONAL BI�COLOUR LIVERY, 1.4

TURBOCHARGED PERFORMANCE AND THE CHOICE OF ABARTH COMPETIZIONE OR

MANUAL GEARBOX, SO THAT YOU CAN FEEL THE WIND IN YOUR HAIR AND ADRENALINE

IN YOUR VEINS.

4746

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S

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL S

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DRIVER SEAT S



REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCKING AND TAILGATE RELEASE S


LOCKING FUEL CAP S


REAR PARKING SENSORS S

SMOKERS KIT O

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS S

5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX S

5-SPEED ‘ABARTH COMPETIZIONE’ MTA GEARBOX WITH STEERING WHEEL GEARSHIFT PADDLES

O

ELECTRIC FABRIC ROOF S

50/50 SPLIT REAR SEATNOT COMPATIBLE WITH LEATHER TIRM

S


WIND STOP O



S STANDARD

O OPTION

SAFETY

DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS S

DRIVER KNEEBAG S

ABS + EBD S

SIDE AND WINDOW AIRBAGS S


TTC (TORQUE TRANSFER CONTROL) S

LINE & STYLING


ABARTH LEATHER STEERING WHEEL S

BODY COLOURED SPOILERS & SIDE SKIRTS S

EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH TWIN SATIN FINISH PIPES S

SPORT PEDAL SET AND DRIVER’S FOOT REST S

HIGH-BACK SPORT SEATS WITH BUILT IN HEAD RESTRAINTS S

RED BRAKE CALLIPERS AND WHEEL COVER WITH RED LINE O

ABARTH AESTHETIC KIT (SIDE STRIPES AND WING MIRROR COVERS) – CHOICE OF; WHITE, RED OR BLACK

O

INFOTAINMENT

RADIO/CD/MP3-PLAYER WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, 4X40W SPEAKERS, 2X30 TWEETERS, AERIAL

S


S

HI-FI ‘INTERSCOPE’ AUDIO SYSTEM WITH 4 SPEAKERS, 2 TWEETERS AND SUB

O

4948

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1949 WHITE

VELOCITY RED

RECORD GREY

CAMPOVOLO GREY

TAN LEATHER

BLACK FABRIC

EX

TE

RIO

R

INT

ER

IOR

GREY LEATHER

BLACK LEATHER

RED LEATHER

RED LINER DETAIL

TAN LEATHER

GREY LEATHER

BLACK LEATHEREX

TE

RIO

R

INT

ER

IOR

SCORPION BLACK / 1949 WHITE

PISTA GREY / CAMPOVOLO GREY

BLACK LINER DETAIL

RED LINER DETAIL

BLACK LINER DETAIL

RED LEATHER

16” ALLOY WHEELS (STANDARD)

8-spoke, 6.5J x 16”

Fitted with 195/45 R16 tyres

suitable for use with snow chains

OPTIONAL ABARTH 17” ALLOY WHEELS 5-spoke design, with anthracite

background and diamond cut

finish - 7J x 17”


(not suitable for snow chains)

OPTIONAL ABARTH

17” ALLOY WHEELS

5-petal design, contrasting white

painted finish and diamond cut

detailing - 7J x 17”


(not suitable for snow chains)

DIMENSIONS

WHEELS

BI�COLOUR ABARTH 500C

ABARTH 500C

5150

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ABARTHPUNTOMULTIAIR

1.4 TURBO165 BHP

ENGINE

N. CYLINDERS, ARRANGEMENT 4 CYLINDERS IN-LINE, 1368 CM3

MAX. POWER OUTPUT

KW(BHP) @ RPM

120 (165) @ 5500

PEAK TORQUE NM @ RPM 250 @ 2250

TOP SPEED MPH (KM/H) 132 (213)

ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH

(0-100 KM/H)

7,9 SECONDS

TURBO GARRETT GT1446

TURBOCHARGER

TRANSMISSION

GEARBOX 6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX AND

ABARTH DRIVING SPORT SWITCH

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FRONT MACPHERSON STRUT INDEPEDENT

FRONT SUSPENSION

REAR SEMI-INDEPENDENT

WITH TORSION BEAM

SET UP SPECIFIC ABARTH SPORTS

SET-UP

BRAKES

FRONT (MM) BREMBO MONOBLOC 4-PISTON

CALIPERS M4 X 40

VENTILATED FRONT DISCS;

Ø 305 MM X 28 MM

REAR (MM) REAR DISC BRAKES;

Ø 264 MM X 11 MM

STEERING SYSTEM

STEERING TYPE ELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™ POWER


FUNCTION

FUEL CONSUMPTION

ECOLOGY LEVEL

URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 34.9 (8,1)

COMBINED CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 47.1 (6,0)

EXTRA-URBAN CYCLE MPG

(L/100 KM)

55.9 (4,8)

CO2 EMISSIONS (G/KM) 142

ECOLOGY LEVEL EURO 5 EEC-F5

WHEELS

ALLOY WHEELS ALLOY WHEELS WITH SCORPION

CLAW DESIGN - 7” X 17”


(NOT SUITABLE FOR SNOW CHAINS)

A FULLY�FLEDGED ABARTH THAT MAKES THE ABARTH PUNTO EVO A GENUINE SPORTS CAR: A 1.4 TURBO MULTIAIR ENGINE DELIVERING 165 HORSEPOWER, PEAK TORQUE OF 250 NM AT 2250 RPM, THE ABARTH ‘MANETTINO’ SPORT SWITCH AND, COMPARED TO ABARTH GRANDE PUNTO, 10% LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS. MORE POWER, MORE SAFETY, MORE ABARTH.

5352

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S

GSI GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR S

STOP&START SYSTEM S

HEIGHT / REACH ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL S

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DRIVER SEAT S*



REMOTE CONTROL CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING AND TAILGATE RELEASE S


CRUISE CONTROL S

LOCKING FUEL CAP S


12V SOCKET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT O

SMOKERS KIT O

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS ADJUSTABLE FOR HEIGHT S

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM O

MULTI-FUNCTION TRIP COMPUTER S




RAIN SENSOR O

FRONT ARMREST WITH ODDMENTS COMPARTMENT O

* When Abarth Corse Seats by Sabelt specified, side airbags are deleted

S STANDARD

O OPTION

SAFETY

DUAL STAGE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS S

DRIVER KNEEBAG S

ABS + EBD S

SIDE AND WINDOW AIRBAGS S*


LINE & STYLING


ABARTH LEATHER STEERING WHEEL S

BODY COLOURED SPOILERS AND SIDE SKIRTS S

TWIN EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH SATIN FINISH S

SPORT PEDAL SET AND DRIVER’S FOOT REST S

HIGH-BACK SPORT SEATS WITH BUILT IN HEAD RESTRAINTS S

RED BREMBO BRAKE CALLIPERS AND WHEEL COVER WITH RED LINE S

SKY DOME GLASS SUNROOF O

ABARTH AESTHETIC KIT (SIDE STRIPES AND WING MIRROR COVERS) CHOICE OF: WHITE, RED OR BLACK

O

‘ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT’ FRONT SEATS IN BLACK FABRIC O*

‘ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT’ FRONT SEATS IN BLACK LEATHER AND ALCANTARA

O*

INFOTAINMENT

RADIO, CD/MP3-PLAYER WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, 4X40W SPEAKERS, 2X30 TWEETERS, AERIAL

S


S

HI-FI ‘INTERSCOPE’ AUDIO SYSTEM WITH AMPLIFIER AND SUB S

PROVISION FOR SATELLITE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH TELEMETRIC FUNCTION

S

5554

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SPECIFIC ABARTH 17” ALLOY WHEELS (STANDARD)

5-claw with 215/45 R17 tyres

ALTERNATIVE 17” ALLOY WHEELS with 205/45 R17 tyres - suitable

for snow chains

VELOCITY RED

SCORPION BLACK

CAMPOVOLO GREY

1949 WHITE

ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT BLACK FABRIC

FABRIC/LEATHER

ABARTH CORSE BY SABELT BLACK BLACK FRAU

LEATHER/ALCANTARA

BLACK FABRIC

MULTIAIR 1.4 TURBO PETROL 165 BHP DIMENSIONS

INTERIOR EXTERIOR WHEELS

ACCELERATION:0–62 MPH IN 7.9 SECONDS

CO2 EMISSIONS: 142 G/KM

START&STOP SYSTEM

PEAK TORQUE:250 NM (25.5 KGM)

@ 2250 RPM

5756

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BRAKEBREMBO MONOBLOC FRONT CALIPERS, 4 PISTONS - Ø 38 MM M4X38MULTISECTION FRONT DRILLED AND VENTILATED BRAKE DISCS (Ø 305 MM X 28 MM)REAR CALIPER WITH Ø 34 MM MONOPISTONDRILLED REAR BRAKE DISCS (Ø 240 MM X 11 MM)HIGH PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PAD

STEERING SYSTEMELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™ POWER STEERING WITH SPORT MODE FUNCTION

AIR FILTERSPECIFIC FOR ABARTH ‘POWERED BY BMC’

WHEELSSPECIFIC RIMS: 7” X 17” ET35 WITH TYRES 205/40 ZR17 - SPECIFIC DESIGN ALLOY WHEELS 7” X 17” H2 ET38 WITH 205/40 R17 84W XL TYRES

OTHER SPECIFIC ITEMS‘RECORD MONZA’ DUAL MODE EXHAUST SYSTEMXENON HEADLIGHTS‘ABARTH CORSE’ RACING SEATS BY SABELT WITH CARBON FIBRE SHELLCARBON FIBRE EXTERNAL CONTENTS;(WING MIRROR COVERS, PILLAR COVERS, KICK PLATES)RACING SPORT PEDAL SET

ECOLOGICAL LEVELCOMPLIANT TO EURO5 EEC-F5 STANDARD

EMISSIONS CO2

151 G/KM

FUEL CONSUMPTIONURBAN CYCLE: 33.6 MPG (8,4 L/100 KM)EXTRA URBAN CYCLE: 52.3 MPG (5,4 L/100 KM)COMBINED CYCLE: 43.5 MPG (6,5 L/100 KM)

PERFORMANCETOP SPEED: 140 MPH (225 KM/H)ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0/100 KM/H)UNDER 7 SECONDS

AVAILABLE COLOURSCORSA REDMODENA YELLOWABU DHABI BLUETITANIO GREY

ENGINE4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 4 VALVES FOR CYLINDER, 1368 CM3

PEAK TORQUE: 250 NM @ 5500 RPM IN SPORT MODE - MAX. POWER OUTPUT 180 BHP (132KW) @ 5500 RPMGARRETT 1446 TURBOCHARGER, FIXED NOZZLES TURBINE

TRANSMISSION‘ABARTH COMPETIZIONE’ 5-SPEED GEARBOX WITH STEERING WHEEL GEARSHIFT PADDLES

SUSPENSION SYSTEMINDEPENDENT MACPHERSON STRUT FRONT SUSPENSIONTORSION BEAM AT REAR WITH SPECIFIC ABARTH CALIBRATION AND ROLL BARKONI SHOCK ABSORBERS WITH FSD VALVE

5958

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TRANSFORMATION IS THE ESSENCE OF EMPOWERMENT.OUR LEGENDARY TUNING KITS: TODAY, AS EVER, A GENUINE ICON AND THE HEART OF ABARTH’S RACING SPIRIT. OUR KITS OFFER AN EVEN MORE POWERFUL ENGINE, MORE AGGRESSIVE STEERING, AND NERVE-TINGLING PERFORMANCE IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GET THE BEST POSSIBLE SPORTING PERFORMANCE FROM THEIR ABARTH.

KITS TRANSFORMATIONBOXES

616060

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The whole is worth more than the sum of the parts. Take the incredible performance of the historical esseesse kit – already unbeatable in terms of power, torque and speed -, add the total control, stability and response of Koni professional shock absorbers, and the result is an aggressive power with incredible reserves of power. The road is waiting for you.

Substance meets form: a kit developed

especially for those who want to increase

both the performance and aesthetic appeal

of their Abarth 500. Featuring outstanding

technical specifications, including the Abarth

Brembo floating braking system, guaranteeing

a notable improvement in the car’s braking

power and shorter braking distances.

The classic kit that never goes out of fashion.

One of the very first Abarth tuning kits, given a

modern makeover to meet the needs of Abarth’s

new stable of sports cars. The ‘Esseesse’ kit

leaves you open-mouthed when it comes to

performance: more torque, more acceleration,

more speed. Dedicated to all those who are

looking for an aggressive car that has the special

Abarth feel and is incredibly ‘fun to drive’.

160 bhp

PERFORATED, VENTILATED FRONT DISC BRAKES, Ø 284 MM X 22 MM

PERFORATED REAR DISC BRAKES, Ø 240 MM X 11 MM

HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAKE PADS FRONT AND REAR

KONI SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT AND REAR WITH FSD VALVE (FREQUENCY SELECTIVE DUMPING)

SPECIFIC SPRINGS FRONT AND REAR

ET35 ABARTH DESIGN 7” X 17” ALLOY WHEELS WITH 205/40 R17 TYRES

‘POWERED BY BMC’ AIR FILTER

PRESSURE KEY

‘ESSEESSE’ LOGO ON ENGINE COVER AND TAILGATE

180 bhp

SELF-VENTILATING, PERFORATED AND FLOATING

FRONT DISC BRAKES, Ø305MM X 28MM

PERFORATED REAR DISC BRAKES,

Ø264MM X 11MM

HP1000 HIGH-PERFORMANCE BRAKE PADS

FRONT AND REAR

KONI SHOCK ABSORBERS FRONT AND

REAR WITH FSD VALVE (FREQUENCY

SELECTIVE DUMPING)


ABARTH DESIGN 7.5” X 18” ALLOY WHEELS



EXHAUST SYSTEM WITH MODIFIED

GEOMETRY IN CENTRAL SECTION

‘ESSEESSE’ LOGO ON ENGINE COVER AND

TAILGATE

AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH PUNTO AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH 500

160 bhp

FLOATING, PERFORATED AND VENTILATED FRONT DISC BRAKES, Ø 305 MM X 28 MM

REAR DISC BRAKES, Ø 240 MM X 11 MM, PERFORATED

HIGH-PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS



‘695 TRIBUTO FERRARI’ ET35 7” X 17” ALLOY WHEELS IN MATT BLACK WITH MICHELIN 205/40 ZR17 TYRES


PRESSURE KEY

160 bhp

PERFORATED, VENTILATED FRONT DISC BRAKES, Ø 284 MM X 22MM

PERFORATED REAR DISC BRAKES, Ø 240 MM X 11 MM

HIGH-PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS


ET35 ABARTH DESIGN 7” X 17” ALLOY WHEELS WITH 205/40 R17 TYRES


PRESSURE KEY

‘ESSEESSE’ LOGO ON ENGINE COVER AND TAILGATE

AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH 500 / 500C AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH 500

ABARTH ESSEESSE KIT 695 ABARTH BREMBO KIT ESSEESSE KIT

6362 63

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ABARTH SUSPENSION KIT

Real drivers never underestimate the importance of their car’s suspension, because they know that the car’s responsiveness depends on it, as does steering precision and safety behind the wheel. The Abarth Koni Suspension Kit offers all these characteristics in spades, optimising the car’s behaviour and creating a better feeling between it and the driver. The result is better performance, more comfort, better road-holding and greater stability.

ABARTH BREMBO BRAKING

SYSTEM KIT

A specific kit designed to improve steering response and precision, and creating a better feeling between the driver and the car. This kit is dedicated to all those who wish to get the very best from their car, not only in terms of performance, but also in terms of ride comfort and safety, by providing better road-holding, greater stability and improved handling.

It may be essential in a racing context, but when it comes to day-to-day driving, too, it is essential to have a high-performance braking system. That’s why Abarth has developed a specific kit using the Brembo system, enabling faster dissipation of the heat generated when braking, resulting in greatly improved response when stopping. This has been achieved by the introduction of a floating disc and a larger brake calliper (which has the benefit of realigning the brake pad with the disc).

What is it that makes an Abarth truly unmistakable? Its sound: powerful, aggressive… In other words, unique! The new range of RECORD MONZA exhausts is based on this idea, and offers a series of super-high-performance exhausts with attractive styling, developed using Dual Mode technology, which can get the very best sound at engine speeds of over 4000 rpm.Try it on the road, you’ll be sure to turn heads!

RECORD MONZA EXHAUST

SYSTEM KITABARTH SUSPENSION KIT

AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH 500

RED BRAKE CALLIPERS, M4 X 40 MM

SELF-VENTILATING, PERFORATED AND FLOATING DISC BRAKES (Ø 305 X 28 MM)

HP 1000 60 CM2 HIGH-PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS



AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH 500 / 500C



AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH PUNTO

DUAL MODE ‘RECORD MONZA’ EXHAUST SYSYEM


AVAILABLE FOR ABARTH 500 / 500C

6564

CARS & SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

N. CYLINDERS, ARRANGEMENT 4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 1368 CM3 4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 1368 CM3 4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 1368 CM3 4 CYLINDERS IN LINE, 1368 CM3

MAX. POWER OUTPUT KW (BHP) @ RPM 121 (165) @ 5500 99 (135) @ 5500 99 (135) @ 5500 103 (140) @ 5000

PEAK TORQUE NM @ RPM 250 @ 2250 206 @ 3000 206 @ 3000 206 @ 3000

TOP SPEED MPH (KM/H) 132 (213) 128 MPH (205 KM/H) 128 MPH (205 KM/H) 127 MPH (204 KM/H)

ACCELERATION 0-62 MPH (0-100 KM/H) 7,9 SECONDS 7,9 S 7,9 S 8,1 S

TURBO FIXED GEOMETRY GARRETT

GT1446 TURBOCHARGER


TURBOCHARGER


TURBOCHARGER


TURBOCHARGER

ENGINE MULTIAIR WITH STOP&START

SYSTEMT-JET T-JET T-JET

TRANSMISSION

GEARBOX6-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX AND

ABARTH DRIVING SPORT SWITCH5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX 5-SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX

‘ABARTH COMPETIZIONE’ MTA

GEARBOX WITH STEERING WHEEL

GEARSHIFT PADDLES

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

FRONT INDEPENDENT MACPHERSON

STRUTS


WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR


WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR


WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

REAR SEMI-INDEPENDENT TORSION BEAM INTERCONNECTED TORSION BEAM

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

INTERCONNECTED TORSION BEAM

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

INTERCONNECTED TORSION BEAM

SUSPENSION SYSTEM

WITH ANTI-ROLL BAR

SET UP

SPECIFIC ABARTH SPORTS

SPRINGS WITH LOWERED RIDE

HEIGHT

LOWERED SPORTS SET UP LOWERED SPORTS SET UP LOWERED SPORTS SET UP

BRAKES

FRONT (MM)

BREMBO MONOBLOC 4-PISTON

CALIPERS - M4 X 40

VENTILATED FRONT DISCS

Ø 305 MM X 28 MM


(Ø 284 X 22 MM)

WITH Ø 54 PISTON


(Ø 284 X 22 MM)

WITH Ø 54 PISTON


(Ø 284 X 22 MM)

WITH Ø 54 PISTON

REAR (MM) REAR DISC BRAKES Ø 264 X 11 BRAKE DISK (Ø 240 X 11 MM)

WITH Ø 34 PISTON

BRAKE DISK (Ø 240 X 11 MM)

WITH Ø 34 PISTON

BRAKE DISK (Ø 240 X 11 MM)

WITH Ø 34 PISTON

STEERING SYSTEM

STEERING TYPEELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™ POWER


FUNCTION

ELECTRIC DUALDRIVE™

POWER STEERING

WITH SPORT MODE FUNCTION


POWER STEERING



POWER STEERING


FUEL CONSUMPTION ECOLOGY LEVEL

URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 34.9 (8,1) 33.2 MPG (8,5 L/100KM) 33.2 MPG (8,5 L/100KM) 33.6 MPG (8,4 L/100KM)

COMBINED CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 47.1 (6,0) 43.5 MPG (6,5 L/100KM) 43.5 MPG (6,5 L/100KM) 43.5 MPG (6,5 L/100KM)

EXTRA-URBAN CYCLE MPG (L/100 KM) 55.9 (4,8) 52.3 MPG (5,4 L/100KM) 52.3 MPG (5,4 L/100KM) 52.3 MPG (5,4 L/100KM)

CO2 EMISSIONS (G/KM) 142 155 155 151

ECOLOGY LEVEL EURO 5 EEC-F5 EURO 5 EEC-F5 EURO 5 EEC-F5 EURO 5 EEC-F5

WHEELS

ALLOY WHEELS7” X 17” ALLOY WHEELS WITH

215/45 R17 TYRES

16” ALLOY WHEEL


16” ALLOY WHEEL


16” ALLOY WHEEL


HOODELECTRIC HOOD WITH GLASS REAR

SCREEN

ELECTRIC HOOD

WITH GLASS REAR SCREEN

6766

KIT - CASSETTA DI TRASFORMAZIONE

ABARTH 500CABARTH PUNTO ABARTH 500

ABARTH KONI SUSPENSIONS KIT

KONI FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

WITH FSD VALVE TCHNOLOGY

• • •

SUSPENSION SPRING SET; SPECIFIC SPRING RATE,

LOWERED RIDE HEIGHT AND RED FINISH

• • •

RECORD MONZA EXHAUST SYSTEM KIT

DUAL-MODE PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM NA ‘RECORD MONZA’ DUAL MODE EXHAUST SYSTEM ‘RECORD MONZA’ DUAL MODE EXHAUST SYSTEMAIR FILTER NA POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENT POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENT

ABARTH BREMBO BRAKE SYSTEM KIT

CALIPERS (MM) NA RED BRAKE CALIPERS M4 X 40 MM NAFRONT DISC (Ø MM) NA FLOATING, CROSS-DRILLED AND VENTILATED DISCS

(Ø 305 X 28 MM)

NA

REAR DISC (Ø MM) NA CROSS-DRILLED, Ø 240X11 MM NA

ESSEESSE KIT

MAX. POWER OUTPUT NA 160 BHP NAFRONT DISC NA CROS-DRILLED, VENTILATED DISCS (Ø 284 X 22 MM) NAREAR DISC NA CROSS-DRILLED, Ø 240 X 11 MM NAHIGH PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS NA • NASUSPENSION SPRING SET; SPECIFIC SPRING RATE,


NA • NA

AIR FILTER NA POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENT NAALLOY WHEELS NA SPECIFIC ‘ABARTH ESSEESSE’ DESIGN, 7” X 17” ET35

WITH 205/40 R17 TYRES – CHOICE OF WHITE OR TITANIUM COLOUR

NA

‘ESSEESSE’ BADGE FOR ENGINE COVER AND TAILGATE NA • NAPRESSURE KEY NA • NA

ESSEESSE ABARTH KONI KIT

MAX. POWER OUTPUT 180 160 160EXHAUST SYSTEM MODIFIED CENTRAL/REAR SECTION NA NAFRONT DISC FLOATING, CROSS-DRILLED AND VENTILATED

Ø 305 X 28 MM

CROSS-DRILLED, VENTILATED (Ø 284 X 22 MM) CROSS-DRILLED, VENTILATED (Ø 284 X 22 MM)

REAR DISC CROSS-DRILLED, Ø 264 X 11 MM CROSS-DRILLED, Ø 240 X 11 MM CROSS-DRILLED, Ø 240 X 11 MMHIGH PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS • • •KONI FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

WITH FSD VALVE TECHNOLOGY

• • •



• • •

AIR FILTER POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENT POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENT POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENTALLOY WHEEL ABARTH ESSEESSE DESIGN ALLOY WHEELS -

7,5” X 18” ET35 WITH 215/40 R18 TYRESSPECIFIC ‘ABARTH ESSEESSE’ DESIGN ALLOY WHE-EL, 7” X 17” ET35 WITH 205/40 R17 TYRES – CHOICE

OF WHITE OR TITANIUM COLOUR

SPECIFIC ‘ABARTH ESSEESSE’ DESIGN ALLOY WHE-EL, 7” X 17” ET35 WITH 205/40 R17 TYRES – CHOICE

OF WHITE OR TITANIUM COLOUR

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM NA • •‘ESSSESSE’ BADGE ON ENGINE COVER AND TAILGATE • • •

ESSEESSE 695 BREMBO KONI KIT

MAX. POWER OUTPUT NA 160 NAFRONT DISC NA FLOATING, CROSS-DRILLED AND VENTILATED

(Ø 305 X 28 MM)

NA

REAR DISC NA CROSS-DRILLED, Ø 240X11 MM NAHIGH PERFORMANCE FRONT BRAKE PADS NA • NAKONI FRONT AND REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

WITH FSD VALVE TECHNOLOGY

NA • NA



NA • NA

AIR FILTER NA POWERED BY BMC HIGH-FLOW ELEMENT NAALLOY WHEELS NA SPECIFIC ‘695 TRIBUTO FERRARI’ DESIGN ALLOY

WHEELS, MATT BLACK FINISH - 7” X 17” ET35 WITH 205/40 ZR17 TYRES

NA

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM NA • NA‘ESSSESSE’ BADGE ON ENGINE COVER AND TAILGATE NA

• INCLUDED NA NOT AVAILABLE

68

A WORLD OF PERFORMANCESINCE 1949

ABARTH WORLD

ISSUE NO. 2 – MARCH 2012

EDITOR: ANTONINO LABATE

EDITORE SATIZ

GRAPHIC DESIGN: 515

EDITORIAL STAFF, ART DIRECTION:

SATIZ, VIA VITTIME DI PIAZZA DELLA LOGGIA 25,

MONCALIERI (TO)

PRINT: ARTI GRAFICHE GIACONE - CHIERI (TO)

[email protected]

PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR SALE MAY DIFFER FROM

THOSE DESCRIBED OR ILLUSTRATED IN THIS

BROCHURE DUE TO CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS,

COMPONENTS OR PLACE OF MANUFACTURE. THE

CONTENTS OF THIS BROCHURE ARE THEREFORE

TO BE TREATED AS REPRESENTATIONS AS TO

THE CURRENT AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS AS

DESCRIBED, NOT AS TO PRODUCTS ACTUALLY

OFFERED FOR SALE. ABARTH&C. S.P.A. RESERVES

THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME,

WITHOUT NOTICE, TO PRICES, COLOURS,

MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SPECIFICATIONS AND

MODELS AND ALSO TO DISCONTINUE MODELS.

VARIATIONS IN PRODUCT SPECIFICATION DO

OCCUR FROM TIME TO TIME – PLEASE CHECK

THE EXACT SPECIFICATION WITH THE DEALER AT

THE TIME OF ORDER.

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