Fiat 500 Abarth for rallying
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27th September, 2009
Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st San
Remo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join
the two track events (European and Italian) planned for the
Abarth
500 Assetto Corse.
For Abarth, this marks a return to promotional trophy events, a niche it has made its own for more
than thirty years. Since 1977, to be precise, when the first ever Autobianchi A112 Abarth Championship
was held, followed by trophies for the Fiat Uno, Uno Turbo, Cinquecento, Seicento, Punto Kit and Super
1600, Stilo, Panda Kit.
The Abarth 500 rally version will be type approved for Group R3T, the category for turbocharged cars
up to 1,600 cm3 in capacity. This class will be the future of the specialism because it represents a
good compromise between car cost and performance. Ideal for private drivers and young people who want
to show their worth in a true racing car, capable of outstanding performance by any standard.
The Abarth 500 power unit is 1,368 cm3 with a Garret GT 1446 fixed geometry turbocharger capable of
delivering a power of 132 kw at 5,500 rpm.
The gearbox is sequential, front meshing with 6 speeds and includes a multiplate self-locking
differential, twin plate clutch and special half-axles.
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Great care has been taken to ensure the suspension can be adjusted to obtain a ride suited to each
driver's individual driving style. The racing shock-absorbers are adjustable, with coaxial spring and
wheel to alter the ground clearance plus special shims to adjust the caster and camber angles.
The 7” x 17” OZ asphalt rims are designed for 19/62-17 tyres.
The Brembo brakes are all disc, ventilated at the front with 4 callipers, solid disc at the rear
with brake distributor and governor. The handbrake is hydraulic.
The Abarth 500 is equipped with a special welded roll-bar integral with the body, the required
safety devices and FIA type-approved seats with 6 seat belt anchorage points.
The weight is the lowest set by the regulations for this category: 1,080 kg unladen.
Great care has also been taken over the details, beginning with a livery that is most decidedly in
keeping with tradition, complemented by a lovingly crafted interior and instruments.
The Abarth promotional trophy regulation and timetable will be announced in coming weeks.
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