Abarth is celebrating its 75 years: another record for the brand that, today more than ever, continues to fuel the dreams of fans around the world.
To celebrate the occasion, the Stellantis Heritage department decided to organize a temporary exhibition at its Heritage Hub, using its own collection and classic cars from private collectors who agreed to display their vehicles.
Located at the entrance of the museum in Turin, Italy, the exhibition presents 38 models from private collections and Abarth vehicles from Stellantis: from the first 500 tuned by Carlo Abarth – with which he set six speed and endurance records at the Monza circuit in 1958 – to the legendary Abarth 1000 SP from the 60s, including the brand new Abarth 695 75° Anniversario that pays tribute to the history of the Scorpion and the famous 1.4 T-Jet engine, whose displacement (1,368 cc) inspired the 1368 models produced for its limited edition.
The exhibition dedicated to the Scorpion brand continues inside the Heritage Hub, where classic Abarth cars are stored.
Recorde-se que a lenda da marca com o emblema do Escorpião começou em 31 de março de 1949, quando Carlo Abarth (1908-1979) fundou a Abarth & C. com o piloto Guido Scagliarini. O seu primeiro automóvel foi o 204 A, derivado do Fiat 1100. Chamou a atenção em 10 de abril de 1950 quando Tazio Nuvolari o conduziu para vencer a sua última corrida, a Palermo-Monte Pellegrino.
Desde então, a história da Abarth está repleta de recordes de corridas e industriais, sempre com o espírito do fundador de combinar a máxima performance, perícia artesanal e refinamento técnico.
“Telling the story of Abarth’s key stages is an opportunity to rediscover the cars that broke records, the revolutionary modification kits, and the legendary races that marked the brand’s technological progress and achievements in motorsport”, explained Roberto Giolito, Director of the Stellantis Heritage Department. “All of this belongs to the past and present of Abarth, along with the dedication and pride of the people who, over time, worked in the factories, offices, and race tracks, but with an extra touch. Celebrating this anniversary means remembering the invaluable people, sporting achievements, and technological heritage of Abarth, as well as strengthening the unbreakable bond that unites several generations of customers under the founder’s mission of maximum performance, craftsmanship, and constant technical improvement”, concluded Roberto Giolito
The exhibition dedicated to Abarth will be open to the public for about three months, starting on April 12, upon purchase of a ticket for a guided tour of the Heritage Hub
