Abarth

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.

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.

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 started his journey as the sporting director of the Cisitalia racing team in 1947. When the team closed down the following year, Abarth took over its assets and founded Abarth & C. in Bologna on March 31, 1949, with funding from Armando Scagliarini. He chose the Scorpio as the company logo, representing his astrological sign.

Abarth used the cars and parts from Cisitalia to build and race sports cars, and also sold performance parts for Fiat, Lancia, and other cars. In 1952, Abarth began a famous partnership with Fiat, building high-performance versions of their cars. Over the years, Abarth became known for preparing rally cars and developing fast versions of Fiat models. In 1971, Fiat bought Abarth, and it became part of Fiat's racing department.

In 2007, Abarth was re-established as an independent company under Fiat’s control, launching performance versions of Fiat cars like the Abarth Grande Punto. The brand is now based in Turin and continues to make sporty versions of Fiat models. In 2017, Abarth even worked with Yamaha to create a special edition motorcycle called the XSR900 Abarth.

Production

Abarth has made many exciting cars over the years, both as standalone models and special versions of Fiat cars. Some of the famous past models include the Abarth 204A, Abarth 205A Berlinetta, and Abarth 207A Spyder, among others.

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

Motorsport

Rally

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

FIA R-GT Cup

Abarth performed very well in the FIA R-GT Cup, earning the runner-up position in 2017 FIA R-GT Cup. The team went on to become champions in 2018 FIA R-GT Cup, 2019 FIA R-GT Cup, and 2020 FIA R-GT Cup.