Abarth

Abarth & C. S.p.A.

Abarth & C. S.p.A. is an Italian company that made racing cars and performance cars. It was started by a man named Carlo Abarth in 1949. Today, it is owned by Stellantis, a big car company, through its Italian subsidiary.

Logo

The Abarth logo is very special. It shows a scorpion on a yellow and red background. In the middle of the logo, there is a short, wide Italian flag. And at the bottom, the word "Abarth" is written on a black background.

Performance Cars

Abarth became famous for making small cars go much faster and with more power. People loved these cars because they were exciting to drive. Even today, Abarth cars are known for their speed and style.

History

Carlo Abarth began as the sporting director of the Cisitalia racing team in 1947. When the team closed the next year, Abarth took its parts and started Abarth & C. in Bologna on March 31, 1949, with help from Armando Scagliarini. He picked the Scorpio as the company logo because it was his astrological sign.

Abarth used Cisitalia’s cars and parts to build and race sports cars. He also sold performance parts for Fiat, Lancia, and other cars. In 1952, Abarth started working with Fiat to make high-performance versions of their cars. Over time, Abarth became famous for preparing rally cars and making fast versions of Fiat models. In 1971, Fiat bought Abarth, and it joined Fiat’s racing department.

In 2007, Abarth became independent again under Fiat’s control, launching performance versions of Fiat cars like the Abarth Grande Punto. Today, the brand is based in Turin and still makes sporty versions of Fiat models. In 2017, Abarth worked with Yamaha to make a special edition motorcycle called the XSR900 Abarth.

Production

Abarth has made many exciting cars over the years. These include special models of Fiat cars. Some famous past models are the Abarth 204A, Abarth 205A Berlinetta, and Abarth 207A Spyder.

Today, Abarth is best known for its fast versions of the Fiat 500, like the Abarth 500 and Abarth 595. They have also worked with other car makers to create special models, such as the Lancia Delta S4.

Motorsport

Rally

Abarth has a long history in motorsport, especially in rally racing. The company has taken part in many exciting races. Its cars are fast and powerful. Fans of rally racing remember Abarth for its strong performances and unique style on the track.

FIA R-GT Cup

Abarth did very well in the FIA R-GT Cup. They were the runner-up in the 2017 FIA R-GT Cup. Then they became champions in the 2018 FIA R-GT Cup, 2019 FIA R-GT Cup, and 2020 FIA R-GT Cup.