Abarth celebrates its 75th anniversary, and it is happy to do so with a new sports car. Intended to be produced and sold through Stellantis Heritage, the genus is known as the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT and is presented as an evolution of the Classiche 1000 SP.
As the name suggests, styling is fostered through the 1965 Fiat-Abarth OT 1300. It was a successful race car that racked up victories at the Nürburgring and Hockenheim Grands Prix. The company had no tears in its eyes for its accomplishments, yet said it sought to “pay homage to the iconic car that was a racing success a century ago. “
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Stellantis Heritage is shy about details, but the company unveiled a 1:3 scale model and renders of the new sports car. It is based on the Alfa Romeo 4C and looks very similar to the model despite being dressed in a new carbon. Animated fiber frame through the antique race car.
We can also see minimalist headlights, a roof-mounted air intake, and a ventilated hood. They are joined through a single rear segment with a central exhaust and a ventilated rear fascia with the inscription “ABARTH”.
While the company is keeping some details under wraps, it said the model features a plexiglass split rear window for improved cooling. The company went on to state that “the Abarth Classiche 1300 OT represents the most original and original way to honor an epic car that is still in the hearts of all true Abarth logo enthusiasts around the world. “
The car is manufactured as part of the Reloaded by Creators program, which aims to give “enthusiasts the opportunity to own a new reinterpretation of one of the most iconic cars of the 1960s. “Stellantis Heritage is accepting orders lately and production will be limited to five units.
We can expect to know more closer to launch, but the Abarth Classiche 1000 SP comes equipped with a 1. 75-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 237 hp (177 kW / 240 hp). This allowed the sporty 2,368 lb (1,074 kg) car to reach a top speed of over 155 mph (250 km/h).