Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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FERRARI F1 DRIVERS GET FIAT 500 FERRARI TRIBUTE

They’re used to fast cars, so Ferrari F1 drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa were delighted when they were each given an Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari to celebrate their domination of the Italian Grand Prix at the weekend (12 September 2010).

The new Fiat 500 Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari confirms the consolidated links between Fiat, Abarth and Ferrari, which include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style.

Superb performance is guaranteed by a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16v engine, tuned to develop 132 kW and an electrically-operated Abarth competition gearbox with race-inspired paddle gearshift to reduce shift times, makes full use of engine performance.

The drivers’ Fiat 500s are finished in Scuderia Red with Racing Grey details and are enhanced with carbon fibre parts like mirror covers and gear quadrant.

A numbered and limited series of these cars went on sale in July and has already notched up more than 600 orders, over half of which are destined for the UK, France and Germany.

A dedicated website, confirms Abarth’s determination to support and promote this exclusive project internationally.

Karl Abarth and Enzo Ferrari’s passion and dedication helped create the legend of Italian motor racing that is universally recognised today. The men behind both marques followed very similar careers: they were first drivers, then tuners, and finally heads of companies that command genuine respect in the world of motor racing.

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Technical specifications: Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari 180 bhp 1.4 16v Turbo T-Jet

ENGINE

-4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc

-Maximum power: 180 bhp (132 kW) at 5500 rpm

-Maximum torque: 250 Nm at 3000 rpm in sport mode

-Turbocharging: fixed geometry Garrett 1446 turbocharger

TRANSMISSION

-5-speed Abarth competition gearbox - electrically-operated manual gearbox with gear shift paddles on the steering wheel

PERFORMANCE

-Top speed: 139 mph

-Acceleration 0-62 mph: < 7 secs

CONSUMPTION

-Urban cycle: 33.6 mpg

-Extra-urban cycle: 52.3 mpg

-Combined cycle: 43.4 mpg

CO2 EMISSIONS

-155 g/km

For further information:

Fiat media web site:

Andrei Zaitzev / Edward Rowe
General Manager ~ Fiat / Public Relations Manager
Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd / Ateco Automotive Pty Ltd
Ph: (02) 8577 8030 / Ph: (02) 8577 8015
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Release Number: 345fiat-AU

Date of Issue: 18 October 2018. Time of Issue: 06:08:15