Tag: abarth 124 Spider

  • Why Abarth is such a great brand and why the new 124 Spider Rally is such a great vehicle

    2016 Abarth 124 Spyder Revealed for the first time last March at the Geneva Motor Show, the Abarth 124 Rally will be on display om the stage of the World Rally Championship at Italy’s Sardina Rally until June 12.

    As we have told you, the new Abarth 124 Rally is a technological and engineering jem, and thanks to the massive experience of the Abarth Racing team, the vehicle has been throughout many glorious races  and events.

    In terms of drivetrain system, the vehicle comes with a powerful 1800 cm3 turbocharged direct injection dual overhead camshaft engine that, thanks to the different selectable mapping, can deliver a total of 300hp (223kW) at 6,500rpm. And along with the other key elements in the drivetrain system, the beast provides incredible acceleration and agility in any given road situation.

    In order to improve the performance rates, Abarth Racing Team’s engineers worked on some key objectives: weight reduction, center of gravity and of course, safety.

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    Definitely a special vehicle. the Abarth 124 Rally is also a good example of how Italian manufacturers should proceed in creating the ultimate machine. And definitely the fine Italian style is incorporated in the interior with using Alcantara upholstery, easy to use cluster and overall comfortable cockpit, ensuring optimal setup for victories and achievements.

    So, how do you find the new Abarth 124?

    Source: Abarth 

  • Abarth Teams Up with Yamaha MotoGP Team!

    2016 Abarth 124 Spider Abarth has always been known for its high-quality vehicles, performance and one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. And in order to achieve even greater success, the brand teams up with the Moviestar Yamaha MotoGP team in the FIM MotoGP World Championship in order to deliver the latest Abarth 124 Spider.

    The high-performance attitude of Abarth was also confirmed at the Geneva International Motor Show, where the new 124 Spider model made its global debut. Definitely a vehicle, created for high doses of adrenaline and thrills, this new unit includes cutting-edge technologies and extended standard features list. Also, the engineering team has managed to lower the weight to the incredible 1,060 kg and achieve weight:power ratio of 6.2kg/HP. Impressive, right?

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    Also, as an Official Sponsor and Official Car Supplier of the Moviestar Yamaha MotoGP team, Abarth brand created, alongside Yamaha, a special vehicle in order to celebrate the notable partnership. This sweetie bears the name Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing and is designed especially to honor the craftsmanship and technical achievements of both brands.

    Also, in case you still don’t know, since March, 1st, each Abarth car can be found in “The Scorpionship”, brand’s official community, dedicated to car owners, collectors and Abarth club members.

    Source: Abarth