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New car lines
publication date: Aug 4, 2010
It is a Ferrari, but it's not as you know it.
The Abarth 500 is arriving in even more exclusive style – as the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari.
Every Abarth reflects the high performance brand’s direct connection
with competition, and the new 695 Tributo Ferrari takes these links to a
new level, with stunning performance matched to perfect day-to-day
usability.This exclusive car – just 152 examples of the Abarth 695
Tributo Ferrari will be available in right hand drive form in Britain –
is priced at Euros 35,500 (£29,600). |  |
On the outside the new car’s livery
is inspired by Ferrari’s models, with carbon wing mirrors and Corsa
Grey wheels and front air intakes.
Powered by a 1368cc turbocharged engine, producing 180bhp at 5500rpm and
250Nm torque at 3000rpm, the 695 Tributo Ferrari can accelerate from
0-62mph in seven seconds and has a top speed of 140mph. However, the
frugal engine can return 43.3mpg on the combined cycle.
Mounted behind the steering wheel are the paddles for the
electro-hydraulic Abarth Competizione gearbox which has manual and auto
modes. Pressing the Sport button on the dashboard activates a more racy
setting for the gearbox, engine control unit and steering for an even
more responsive drive.
The original Abarth 695 was introduced in the mid-1960s. The pinnacle of
this series was a 38hp engine – though fine-tuning could raise this to
over 50hp. | | | |
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