Abarth 124 Rally Tribute announced
The performance arm of Fiat, Abarth, will bring its limited-edition Abarth 124 Rally Tribute to the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March 7 to 17 in Switzerland.
The vehicle will also be available in New Zealand from $47,990 plus on-road costs.
The Abarth 124 Rally Tribute is a homage to the Abarth 124 rally, which, after an extremely successful season culminating in victory in the FIA R-GT Cup and the European Rally Championship and more than 40 class victories in 12 different national championships, is aiming to defend its dominant position, and the titles it won, in 2019.
Produced in a limited edition of just 124 cars, the new Abarth 124 Rally Tribute reveals unique contents which make it a genuine "collector's item", such as the specific commemorative badge on the mudguards and, inside the cockpit, the numbered metal plaque certifying its exclusive status.
Under the bonnet is a powerful 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine. With Euro 6-compliant homologation, it delivers 170 HP (in other words, about 124 HP per litre) and 250Nm of torque, for a top speed of 232kph and acceleration from 0-100kph in 6.8 seconds, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
Other racing-derived technical features include the brakes, developed and produced by Brembo and the ultralight 17-inch alloys with a racing white finish, giving a weight reduction of 4kg.
The new Abarth 124 Rally Tribute is available in two bodywork colours, costa brava red and turini white, both combined with matte black bonnet, a reference to the historic Abarth 124 Rally.
The standard outfit also includes luxury comfort features, such as the heated leather seats, integrated infotainment system, controlled using a convenient, user-friendly knob on the central tunnel. It also features a 7-inch colour touchscreen, two USB ports, AUX port and Bluetooth connection. It is combined with a Bose sound system with nine speakers, four of which are built into the head restraints.
Abarth celebrates its 70th anniversary
The Abarth brand began back in March 31, 1949, when Carlo Abarth founded Abarth & C. with driver Guido Scagliarini.
The first vehicle produced was a 204 A, based on the Fiat 1100, which immediately won the 1100 Sport Italian championship and the Formula 2 racing title.
Since then, the history of Abarth has been full of racing and industrial records, always in the spirit of the founder to combine maximum performance, craftsmanship and constant technical progress.
The 70th birthday of the Abarth legend is being celebrated at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show.
In a special area, visitors will be able to admire an exhibition including a series of premium classic cars from various collections, telling the Abarth story right from its earliest days.
FCA Heritage will be present with the fine Abarth 750 Record (1956), which in June of that year set a total of 14 speed and endurance records for the H class.
