Saturday, September 19, 2009

Abarth 695 ‘Tributo Ferrari’


The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” makes its world debut at Frankfurt. This new performance version of the Abarth 500 confirms the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style.


Abarth and Ferrari are two great names that have contributed, with conviction and dedication, to the legend of Italian racing that is known around the world. The legendary men behind both marques followed very similar careers: first drivers, then tuners and finally heads of companies that command genuine respect in the world of motor racing. These extraordinary men were associated in the past: in 1953, for example, a unique Ferrari-Abarth was born, the Ferrari 166/250 MM Abarth. The car raced in various international trophies including the legendary Mille Miglia.


The tie between the two companies has been reinforced above all by the exhaust systems designed by Abarth specifically for the cars built at Maranello: numerous exhaust systems have been made for various Ferrari models, some of which have won World Championship titles.
The two brands have recently renewed their collaboration. The first result of this was the supply of a limited and numbered series of Abarth 500’s to Ferrari’s European dealers in recent months for use as “courtesy cars”.


Now, attention turns to the new Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari”, an exclusive vehicle that not only enables Abarth to extend its range by entering into the luxury sports car market, but also offers Ferrari customers a small but exciting small car for all their mobility needs, including practical urban mobility.


typeProduction Car
released at2009 Frankfurt Motor Show
engineInline-4
positionFront Longitudinal
aspirationGarrett 1446 Turbocharger
displacement1368 cc / 83.48 in³
power134.2 kw / 180 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output131.58 bhp per litre
torque230 nm / 169.6 ft lbs @ 3300 rpm
body / frameUnitary Steel Monocoque
driven wheelsFWD
front brakesInner-Ventilated Discs w/Brembro 4-Piston Fixed Calipers
rear brakesInner-Ventilated Discs w/Brembro Single-Piston Floating Calipers
f suspensionMacPherson struts with w/Anti-Roll Bar
r suspensionTorsion Beam w/Anti-Roll Bar
transmissionC510 5-Speed
top speed225 kph / 139.72 mph
0 - 60 mph6.9 seconds

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