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The Fiat Group’s Abarth division will display three “specialties” based on the firm’s Punto supermini, the 500 and 500C softop models at September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
First up is the Abarth Punto SuperSport featuring a “Grigio Campovolo” two-tone color scheme with silver bodywork and a matte black bonnet and roof, along with “SuperSport” decals on the side, the tailgate and the mirrors, plus a set of 18-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers.
The SuperSport is based on the Punto esseesse and is powered by the same 180HP 1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir engine. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.5 seconds and its top speed is 216 km/h (134 mph).
Performance changes include the stiffer suspension with Koni dampers and lowered springs, perforated and ventilated discs all around with four-piston calipers up front, and a sport exhaust system with a centrally mounted tailpipe.
Inside, there are “Abarth Corsa by Sabelt” black leather bucket seats, Jaeger driving instruments and aBlue&Me satellite navigation system.
Abarth’s second debut is the 695 Competizione that showcases the brand’s intention of bringing its 50-year racing experience to road cars.
The 695 Competizione is a two-seater reminiscent of Abarth racers of the past, and is powered by a tuned version of the 1.4 turbo MultiAir developing more than 180HP and fitted with an Abarth Competizione electromechanical gearbox with race car-like steering paddles. This transmission has two modes: the fully automatic “Street” and the manual-shifting only “Track” for when you feel like exploiting the car’s performance.
Like the 695 Tributo Ferrari, the Competizione gets an upgraded braking system with 305 mm Brembo brakes, specially calibrated dampers and a “Record Monza” dual-mode exhaust that improves both sound and performance.
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