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Abarth

Abarth was founded by Carlo Abarth in 1949 when he took over Cisitalia’s assets as it went under. Abarth got five 204 sports cars and a D46 single seater and various spares to start his new company.

Abarth & C. S.p.A. is a racing car and road car maker founded by Italo-Austrian Carlo Abarth in 1949. Its logo is a shield with a stylized scorpion on a red and yellow background.

Abarth & C. S.p.A. is a fully owned subsidiary of FCA Italy S.p.A. (formerly Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.), the subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (formerly of Fiat S.p.A.) controlling its European automotive production activities.

In the 1960s, Abarth was successful in hillclimbing and sports car racing, mainly in classes from 850cc to 2000cc, competing with Porsche 904 and Ferrari Dino. Hans Herrmann was a factory driver from 1962 until 1965, winning the 500 km Nürburgring in 1963 with Teddy Pilette.

Carlo sold Abarth to Fiat on 31 July 1971. The acquisition was only made public by Fiat with a press release on 15 October. As Fiat was not interested in the Reparto Corse racing operations, these were taken over by Enzo Osella.

Osella obtained cars, spares, technicians and drivers (amongst them Arturo Merzario), and continued the racing activity founding the Osella racing team. Thus ended for Abarth the days of sport prototype and hill climb racing.

The Basics

Parent organization: FCA Italy
Founded: March 31, 1949,
Country: Bologna, Italy
Headquarters: Turin, Italy
Founders: Carlo Abarth, Armando Scagliarini

What Does the Abarth Logo Mean?

The emblem adorning Abarth vehicles is a scorpion on a yellow-and-red shield. The fierce creature represents the astrological animal of founder Karl Abarth, who was born November 15, 1908, under the Scorpio zodiac sign

Abarth Model List

A list of all the current and historical Abarth models

Abarth Models

Fiat 131 Abarth
Fiat-Abarth 500
Fiat-Abarth 750 [25]
Fiat-Abarth 1000 TC (Fiat 600 based)
Fiat-Abarth 850 TC
Abarth 1100 Scorpione Spider (Boano)
Abarth 1500 Biposto
Abarth Simca 2000 – coupé
Abarth 204A Berlinetta
Abarth 205A Berlinetta
Alfa Romeo Abarth 2000 Coupe
Abarth 207A Spyder
Abarth 209A Boano Coupe [26]
Porsche 356B Carrera GTL Abarth
Abarth Simca 1300 GT
Fiat-Abarth OT1000
Fiat-Abarth 1000 OTR Berlinetta Bertone
Fiat-Abarth OT1600
Fiat-Abarth OT 2000 Competition Coupé [27]
Fiat-Abarth Zagato 750
Fiat-Abarth 2200
Fiat-Abarth Allemano 750 Spider
Fiat-Abarth 2400
Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina
Autobianchi A112 Abarth
Fiat-Abarth 595 SS
Fiat-Abarth 695 SS
Abarth OT 1300
Abarth Monomille
Abarth Grand Prix/Scorpione
Abarth 3000 Prototipo
Fiat Ritmo 125/130 TC Abarth
Fiat Abarth 124 Rally
Fiat 131 Abarth Rally

Cars with Abarth badges

This is a list of models that were not produced by Abarth but carry the Abarth logo.

Fiat Bravo GT/HGT (Abarth)
Fiat Stilo 2.4 Abarth
Fiat Punto HGT (Abarth)
Fiat Cinquecento Sporting (Abarth)
Fiat Seicento Sporting (Abarth)

Recent Abarth Cars

Cars produced under Abarth & C. S.p.A. (2007–). In 2007 Abarth was independently re-established as Abarth & C. S.p.a. It is owned and controlled 100% by Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A which is a subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A.

Abarth 500
Abarth 595
Abarth 695
Abarth Grande Punto
Abarth Punto Evo
Abarth 124 Spider

Cars With Abarth Partnership

Most people don't know that Abarth helped to engineer the engine which utilized a supercharger and turbocharger. These cars don't carry the Abarth badge but Abarth did have a part to play.

Lancia Delta S4

Current Abarth Range

124 Spider
124 Spider Turismo
124 GT
124 Rally Tribute
595
595 Turismo
595 Competizione
595 Esseesse
595 Scorpioneoro
595 Monster Energy Yamaha
695 70° Anniversario
Special Series

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Abarth Models: In-Depth Guides

We take a look at the Abarth model list and take a deep dive into the models that make this marquee so special. We have primarily focused our in depth guides on the classic, iconic Abarth models and collaborations.

Abarth Models: Pictures & Galleries

We have curated an amazing list of Abarth model pictures in all their glory. These picture galleries are focused on the classic Abarth models at events all over the world. Abarth wallpapers, pictures and event photos below.