Abarth 2000 Sport is an iconic Italian rear-engined racing car which won its class at the 1000 km of Monza in 1971 and finished 11th overall.[4] It was homologated for FIA Group 4 on 1 April 1969 with homologation number 252,[2] and participated in a number of car races from 1969 to 1973.[5] At least 50 cars were constructed, including the Sport SE mid-engine variant (SE014/019).[6][7][8]
| Abarth 2000 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1968-1969 |
| Designer | Abarth |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Group 4 Sports car[1] |
| Body style | 2-door cabriolet |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4 cylinder inline, 1946 cc[2] 250 hp (190 kW)[3] |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive[2] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,085 mm (82.1 in) |
| Length | 3,850 mm (151.6 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height | 970 mm (38.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 575 kg (1,268 lb) |
2000 Pininfarina Scorpio edit
The Abarth 2000 Pininfarina Scorpio is a mid-engined prototype sports car, designed by Italian design company Pininfarina, and developed and built by Abarth, in 1969.[9][10] One prototype vehicle was built, and was displayed at the Brussels Motor Show in 1969.[11][12][13]
Popular culture edit
In the 1975 stop motion-animated film The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, the racing car of Heinrich von Schnellfahrer is based on the Abarth 2000, upgraded with amongst others a larger rear wing and engine.[14]
References edit
- ^ "FIAT ABARTH 2000 SPORT TIPO SE 010". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ a b c FIA Historic Database
- ^ "1969 Abarth 2000 Sport Tipo SE010". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "COACHBUILD.COM - Abarth SE010 2000 Sport Spider 1969". Archived from the original on 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ^ Abarth 2000S group 4 (1968) - Racing Cars
- ^ 1968 - 1969 Abarth 2000 Sport Spider Specifications - Ultimatecarpage.com
- ^ "Abarth 2000 Sport SE". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Abarth 2000 Sport SE". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "1969 Abarth 2000 Scorpione Concept by Pininfarina, the Italian Samurai". June 8, 2021.
- ^ "Abarth's 1969 2000 Scorpione Concept is a Villa d'Este Masterpiece". CarBuzz. May 30, 2014.
- ^ "Pininfarina's 1969 Fiat Abarth 2000 Scorpione Concept". Drives.today. May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Concept We Forgot: 1969 Fiat Abarth 2000 Scorpione". Motor1.com.
- ^ "FAB WHEELS DIGEST (F.W.D.): 1969 Fiat Abarth 2000 Pininfarina Scorpione". September 5, 2012.
- ^ Vokser aldri fra Flåklypa (article from Norwegian newspaper)
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