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Friday, December 27, 2013

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' Video




Here is the latest video on the new Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' model that was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show back in September this year. The Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' celebrates the original Abarth 595 that debuted 50 years ago on September 15, 1963. That Fiat Abarth 595 took the normal Fiat 500 to an extreme level, doubling the horsepower of the standard car with the elaborate engine modifications that Abarth is famous for. Abarth also modified the trim of the car and the 595 quickly became a status symbol for those who love to drive quick and agile small cars.

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary'

The new car follows in those footsteps quite well. With a 180 HP 1.4 T-Jet engine that is more than double that of the base 500's 69 hp and trim that stands out from even the already hot looking standard Abarth's, the '50th Anniversary' model is a fitting tribute to the original.

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' and original

The Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' edition uses the Magneti Marelli Record Monza variable back-pressure "dual mode" exhaust that has a valve that opens the exhaust at engine speeds over 3,000 rpm, improving engine performance and giving the car a wicked sound.

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' rear

An Abarth Competizione gearbox is used in the 595 '50th Anniversary'. This is an automated manual gearbox that can shift by itself or shifted manually via the paddle shifters on either side of the steering wheel. The first appearance of the Abarth Competizione gearbox was in 1949 when one of Carlo Abarth's first performance products offered was a competition gearbox with steering wheel controls for the Fiat Topolino.

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary'dashboard

White seats with red leather seating surfaces and 595 emblazoned into the headrests show off the unique interior of the new car. Red dashboard counterpoints the white exterior.

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' interior

The inspiration for the Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' edition is the original 595 from 1963. Abarth worked their magic and increased the displacement of the standard Fiat 500 from 499.5 cc to 595 cc and the power went to 27 HP, more than doubling the stock car's. Along with the substantial performance increase, Abarth wanted to make sure everyone knew this was one hot car, so he added a special grille, badging and offered a host of accessories so you could personalize the car the way you wanted to. Ever wonder why your new Abarth has badges on the sides? It's called heritage! Or as Abarth says the car "looks to the future without betraying its past."

Fiat Abarth 595

Xenon headlights, Brembo 4 piston caliper brakes, 17 inch Magnesium Grey wheels with red liners and special badges and stripes complete the package.

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' wheels

Only 299 of the Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' will be made and, like all Abarth special editions, expect the model to be quickly sold out. Abarth is also starting a promotional campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 595. A digital rally is planned, along with videos, and a phone app that looks like fun. Keep your eye out for these.

Update:  Go here to get the Abarth Sound System Phone App! 

Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' badge

New 2014 Abarth 595 '50th Anniversary' SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Vehicle Type A-segment hatchback
Tychy, Poland

BODY/CHASSIS

Layout Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction Unitized steel body

ENGINE: 1.4-LITER SOHC 16-VALVE TURBOCHARGED INLINE FOUR-CYLINDER

Type and Description: Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement: 83.48 cu. in. (1368 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke: 2.83 x 3.31 in. (72.0 x 84.0 mm)
Valve System: Belt-driven, DOHC, 16 valves
Construction: Cast-iron block with aluminum-alloy head and aluminum-alloy bedplate
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Fuel Feed: Sequential Multipoint electronic injection
with fixed geometry turbocharger
Turbocharger: Garret 1446 Fixed Nozzle Turbine
Maximum: Turbo Boost (psi / bar) 22 psi / 1.5 bar
Exhaust: Magneti Marelli Record Monza Dual Mode
Power (SAE): 180 bhp (132 kW) @ 5,500 rpm (131 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE):
Normal: 169 lb.-ft. (230 N•m) @ 2,000 rpm
Sport: 184 lb.-ft. (250 N•m) @ 3,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed: 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Oil Capacity: 3.06 qt. (2.9L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity: 5.4 qt. (5.15L)
Fuel: Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98 RON
(Specification EN228)
Performance: Max speed: 140+ mph
0-62 mph: under 7 secs


SPECIFICATIONS

TRANSMISSION: MTA C510 WITH PADDLE SHIFTERS
Five forward speeds plus reverse with
electronically managed electrohydraulic control system


ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery: 250 A, 50 amp/hr

SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson suspension, coil spring with KONI Frequency
Selective Damping (FSD) twin-tube shock absorbers and 0.79 (20 mm) stabilizer
bar
Rear:
Rear twist-beam axle with coil springs with KONI Frequency
Selective Damping (FSD) twin-tube shock absorbers with 0.83 (21 mm) solid stabilizer bar

STEERING
Type: Power rack and pinion with electric power steering

BRAKES
Front:
Rotor size and type: Drilled and vented, multi-section, diameter
11.2 x 1.10 (285 x 28)
Caliper size and type: Brembo Monobloc fixed front calipers with 4 x ø 36/40 mm pistons
Swept area: NA
Rear:
Rotor size and type: 9.4 x 0.4 (240 x 11) drilled and solid
Caliper size and type: Floating rear calipers with single ø 34 mm pistons
Swept area: 153 sq. in. (984 sq. cm)
Brake Pads: HP 1000 high performance front brake pads

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(B)
Wheelbase: 90.6 (2300)
Track: Front 55.5 (1409)
Track: Rear 55.2 (1402)
Overall Length: 143.98 (3657)
Overall Width: 64.1 (1627)
74.5 (1893) with side mirrors
Overall Height: 58.5 (1485) to roof
Ground Clearance: 4.0 (1032)
Curb Weight lb. (kg):
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled
to 90% and without optional equipment)lb. (kg): 2359 (1070)
Fuel Tank Capacity: gal. (L) 9.25 (35)


WHEELS
Size: 7J x 17 H2 ET38

TIRES
Size: 205/40 R17 84W XL


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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Nice to see a modern touch on an old classic!