Auto Express revealed that the Fiat-owned tuning company will prepare a limited-edition, mid-engined two-seater for 2013. Abarth will take an X-Bow's rolling carbon fibre monocoque platform, install a new 1.8-litre version of Fiat’s award-winning MultiAir turbocharged petrol engine, which produces more than 200 hp, and drop it in a unique stylish bodyshell that refers to the Abarth ’s links with Fiat.
Abarth is planning to offer tuning services to other Fiat Group brands, although our source tells us that this division could be under a new name.
"Having Abarth and Cloverleaf makes no sense, but Alfa could resurrect the Autodelta badge," explains one source, referring to Alfa’s competition arm from 1961.
The car would either be a one-off production run of up to 2,000, or a limited-edition model with sales spread over two or three years. Prices are expected to range from around $68,500 to $81,500.
Source: Auto Express
Abarth is planning to offer tuning services to other Fiat Group brands, although our source tells us that this division could be under a new name.
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"Having Abarth and Cloverleaf makes no sense, but Alfa could resurrect the Autodelta badge," explains one source, referring to Alfa’s competition arm from 1961.
The car would either be a one-off production run of up to 2,000, or a limited-edition model with sales spread over two or three years. Prices are expected to range from around $68,500 to $81,500.
Source: Auto Express