New Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally.
09-05-2022 20:22 - CAR NEWS
The car that made a generation of enthusiasts dream: the Abarth 131 Rally is back in a new guise and hitting roads around the world. On the fortieth anniversary of its last race, the Scorpio brand pays tribute by dedicating the special Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally Series, limited to 695 units and marketed worldwide.
The new top-of-the-range version is therefore a tribute to Abarth's racing history. In fact, racing has always been part of its DNA and thanks to technological "transfer" the most innovative solutions - tested on the track to increase performance and reliability - are adopted in normal production cars to ensure an adrenaline-pumping driving experience. For this reason, the new Abarth special series is an authentic concentration of technology in the name of the brand's founding values: performance and style.
The new top-of-the-range version is therefore a tribute to Abarth's racing history. In fact, racing has always been part of its DNA and thanks to technological "transfer" the most innovative solutions - tested on the track to increase performance and reliability - are adopted in normal production cars to ensure an adrenaline-pumping driving experience. For this reason, the new Abarth special series is an authentic concentration of technology in the name of the brand's founding values: performance and style.
The Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally is equipped with the 1.4T Jet engine that produces 180 hp and 250 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. The top speed is 225 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 6.7 seconds. It is also equipped with Koni FSD shock absorbers on both axles and a specific braking system with Brembo 4-piston aluminum calipers at the front and 305mm and 240mm self-ventilated discs at the rear.
The equipment is completed by the 17″ black alloy wheels with diamond finish and the Record Monza Sovrapposto system, the evolution of the iconic Record Monza exhaust with the four tailpipes arranged vertically one above the other. Also standard is the variable Assetto spoiler, adjustable in 12 positions from 0 to 60°, which improves cornering stability and better response on mixed sections, for example on a 60° slope and at a speed of 200 km/h the climbs downforce to 42 kg.
The Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally is characterized by a unique and refined style, with precise references to its historical ancestor, such as the new two-tone, three-layer glossy "Blue Rally" paintwork that reinterprets the original color in a contemporary key .
The Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally is the first Scorpion car to feature the "Easter Eggs", small style "gems" that the designers hide to amaze customers, such as the silhouette of the 131 Rally carved into the lower part of the door is engraved. on the dashboard in Alcantara and on the headrests of the new seats.
The livery, dedicated exclusively to the special series, is adorned with the roof and pillars in Scorpion Black. The same shade of blue can be found on the mirror caps and some interior details. Blue Rally and Grigio Record single color finishes are also available.
Inside, the sporty character is confirmed by the fabric seats, strictly Sabelt, with inserts and blue stitching inspired by those of the historic car but revised in a modern perspective.
All of this contributes to the memory of the legendary history of the Abarth 131 Rally, which made its Group 4 debut in 1976. His palmarès is enviable, having participated in six World Rally Championships (from 1976 to 1981) and winning 18 international rallies, three World Constructors Championships (1977, 1978 and 1980) and two drivers' titles, namely an FIA Drivers' Cup with Markku Alén and a driver world champion with Walter Röhrl.
The equipment is completed by the 17″ black alloy wheels with diamond finish and the Record Monza Sovrapposto system, the evolution of the iconic Record Monza exhaust with the four tailpipes arranged vertically one above the other. Also standard is the variable Assetto spoiler, adjustable in 12 positions from 0 to 60°, which improves cornering stability and better response on mixed sections, for example on a 60° slope and at a speed of 200 km/h the climbs downforce to 42 kg.
The Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally is characterized by a unique and refined style, with precise references to its historical ancestor, such as the new two-tone, three-layer glossy "Blue Rally" paintwork that reinterprets the original color in a contemporary key .
The Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally is the first Scorpion car to feature the "Easter Eggs", small style "gems" that the designers hide to amaze customers, such as the silhouette of the 131 Rally carved into the lower part of the door is engraved. on the dashboard in Alcantara and on the headrests of the new seats.
The livery, dedicated exclusively to the special series, is adorned with the roof and pillars in Scorpion Black. The same shade of blue can be found on the mirror caps and some interior details. Blue Rally and Grigio Record single color finishes are also available.
Inside, the sporty character is confirmed by the fabric seats, strictly Sabelt, with inserts and blue stitching inspired by those of the historic car but revised in a modern perspective.
All of this contributes to the memory of the legendary history of the Abarth 131 Rally, which made its Group 4 debut in 1976. His palmarès is enviable, having participated in six World Rally Championships (from 1976 to 1981) and winning 18 international rallies, three World Constructors Championships (1977, 1978 and 1980) and two drivers' titles, namely an FIA Drivers' Cup with Markku Alén and a driver world champion with Walter Röhrl.