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A day out at Abarth Day

In Abarth, Short Cuts by Tim Barnes-Clay

Tim Barnes-Clay visited the event at Rockingham Speedway in Corby, Northamptonshire. The Abarth 124 Rally was among the celebrated cars of the show when it made its British debut at 2017’s Abarth Day. On Saturday (20 May), the two-up 124 Rally car, managed by Team Bernini Rally, gave auto aficionados the chance to ride shotgun around the track. The 300ps rally machine made its first on-track appearance on British soil and gave guests the opportunity to see the skill of the Bernini rally squad….READ MORE

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ABARTH upgraded

In Abarth, Short Cuts by Jonathan Humphrey

New levels of performance and tech for the latest Abarth 595 Competizione. The sporting Abarth now comes with a 20hp power hike to 180hp and maximum torque of 250Nm at 2500rpm, with a top speed of 140mph..

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Even More Abarth Than Before

In Abarth, Featured Articles, Speed, Sports Cars by Jonathan Humphrey

The Abarth 695 Biposto, Street and Race Car Combo. An out and out performance edition, this is now the hottest car from Abarth, with 190 hp, 997 kg 1.4 T-Jet engine it offers the best acceleration 0-62 mph in a swift 5.9 sec and the best power to weight so far in its category. This new model is a road ready re-creation of …

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I want one, I want one, I want one

In Abarth, Speed by Jonathan Humphrey

Always a busy month, now November is the month of the Scorpion – the New Abarth 595 These cars are superb, always an Abarth fan since my purchase of an Abarth A112 and nearly a 124 Spider. Already now fifty years since the original Abarth 595 here is a future classic. The latest Abarth 595 anniversary model based on the iconic Abarth …

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Abarth 595 50th Anniversary Makes it a Performance Car Show

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The NEC Performance Car Show first opportunity to see Abarth’s sensational 595 50th Anniversary Edition 50 years since the launch of the original, the Abarth 595 was first shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1963. The legendary Italian racing car manufacturer first unveiled the limited edition model last month at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With only 299 to be …

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Abarth Make it Your Race

In Abarth by Jonathan Humphrey

Now in its second year the Abarth Make it your Race programme is calling all novice racing drivers to its 2013 racing driver programme The challenge officially launches with a cross Europe call to find aspiring racing drivers from the Uk and to include 10 countries. The Make it your race challenge is the only social talent show dedicated to rookie drivers …

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It’s Now Easier to get into an Abarth 500

In Abarth by Jonathan Humphrey

Two new model names herald the UK arrival of the new high-performance Abarth 500 and 595 ranges. With additional performance options, colours and standard equipment the Scorpion brand has been significantly enhanced. To celebrate the history of the Abarth 500 brand, two new versions of the sporting hatchback and convertible are now available.

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Abarth 695 Maserati Edition One for the Stable

In Abarth by Jonathan Humphrey

Ultra hot Abarth are now releasing the 695 Maserati with 180 bhp with its turbocharged 1.4 litre engine. Following on from the success of the ultra cool and expensive Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari cars of three years ago. The new car with a limited run of 499 cars and a price of….