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    Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

    The 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.

    The new Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is distinguished by a number of stylistic changes, but more importantly by substantial modifications developed by Abarth and Ferrari engineers. The engine, for a start, is a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v, tuned to develop over 180 HP. This is combined with an MTA (Manual Transmission Automated) electromechanical gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift that makes full use of the engine’s performance by reducing gearshift times.

    To improve acceleration, the car is fitted with performance tyres on 17’’ alloy wheels featuring a design inspired by Ferrari wheels. The suspension and braking systems have also been strengthened to cope with the extra power: 284 mm multi-section discs with fixed four-piston calipers, both by Brembo, and special shock absorbers let you enjoy performance in total safety.

    And of course there is a “Record Monza” variable back-pressure “dual mode” exhaust, designed to improve engine performance and deliver an inspiring sound over 3,000 rpm.

    On the outside, the car is finished in Scuderia Red, with carbon fibre door mirrors and with details like the wheels and rear air intakes in Racing Grey. This new Abarth is equipped with Xenon headlights with dipped and main beam functions for improved light emission and excellent efficiency under all weather conditions. Made by Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting, these elements deliver three times the light intensity and duration of standard halogen lamp headlights.

    The interiors are also personalised and demonstrate the attention to detail and the sporting style that are common to both brands. “Abarth Corsa by Sabelt” seats are fitted and finished in black leather with a shell and seat base in carbon fibre. These seats offer a perfect blend of racing characteristics – light weight (10 kg less than the standard seat) and the ability hold the body steady against lateral and longitudinal forces, thanks to body support elements filled with crush-resistant foam – with the ergonomics and comfort of road seats.

    The black leather steering wheel is characterised by red leather inserts and a tricolour hub on which the MTA gearshift paddles are mounted, while the instrument panel is specially made by Jaeger, and inspired by typical Ferrari instrumentation. Attention to detail has gone into the floor too: the foot wells are covered entirely in non-slip aluminium and the racing pedals are personalised with the Scorpion logo. The interior is embellished with other details too, like special kick plates and a plate bearing the vehicle series number.
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    Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari”

    Engine

    • 4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc.
    • Power output: over 180 HP at 5,750 rpm
    • Peak torque 230 Nm at 3,300 rpm.
    • Turbocharged with fixed geometry Garrett 1446 turbocharger.

    Transmission

    • 5-speed C510 gearbox.

    Suspension

    • Front: MacPherson struts with anti-roll bar.
    • Rear: wheels interconnected through a torsion beam with anti-roll bar.
    • Lowered sports setup with special shock absorbers

    Steering system

    • Electric power steering with SPORT setting.

    Brakes

    • Brembo fixed front calipers with 4 x ø 36/40 mm pistons
    • Self-ventilated, multi-section front discs, diameter 285 x 28 mm.
    • Floating rear calipers with single ø 34 mm pistons.
    • 240 mm diameter x 11 mm rear discs.
    • HP 1000 high performance front brake pads

    Wheels

    • Special Abarth Style 7”x17” ET 35 wheels
    • 205/40 ZR17 tyres.

    Ecology

    • Complies with Euro 5 EEC-F5 standard.
    CO2 emissions 155 g/km

    Performance

    • Top speed – 225 km/h.
    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h in under 7 seconds.
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    I drove a Abarth 500 last time I was in Italy. It was wonderful.
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    Very nice
    My mother has a "boring" stock Fiat 500, this looks like the perfect bodykit for it!
    If it was ever sold as a kit...

    Edited the thread title btw. Just a little spelling mistake.

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    Too big, wasteful, sporty and powerful for Ferrer.

    Oh, and it has those flappy thingies to shift with.

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    it's cute
    no proper manual?
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    I´d get rid of half the exhaust tips, paint the wheels and stripes gold* and i´d be good to go.

    *Or is it bronze? like in the Scuderia?
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    Are these what punks drive in Italy; like how the STi and Evo are driven by d-boxes in the States?

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    It's now my dream car. But it'll be so damn expensive for such a little car.
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    it looks so cute and yet it gives me a feeling that it's pretty terrifying yet enjoying to drive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LTSmash View Post
    Are these what punks drive in Italy; like how the STi and Evo are driven by d-boxes in the States?
    LOL...I don't know if this is powerful enough to prop up their bad-boy image. Plus, the headlights are too cute
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    I sure hope this comes to canada or atleast any abarth variant of the 500

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