Abarth 2000 Sport

Abarth 2000 Sport (SE010) is an iconic Italian rear-engined racing car which won its class at the 1000 km of Monza in 1971 and finished 11th overall.[4] It was homologated for FIA Group 4 on 1 April 1969 with homologation number 252,[2] and participated in a number of car races from 1969 to 1973.[5] At least 50 cars were constructed, including the Sport SE mid-engine variant (SE014/019).[6][7][8]

Abarth 2000
Overview
Production1968-1969
DesignerAbarth
Body and chassis
ClassGroup 4 Sports car[1]
Body style2-door cabriolet
LayoutRear-engine (SE010)
Rear mid-engine (SE014/019)
Powertrain
Engine4 cylinder inline, 1946 cc[2]
250 hp (190 kW)[3]
Transmission5-speed manual, rear wheel drive[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,085 mm (82.1 in)
Length3,850 mm (151.6 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height970 mm (38.2 in)
Curb weight575 kg (1,268 lb)

2000 Pininfarina Scorpione

The Abarth 2000 Pininfarina Scorpione is a rear-engined prototype sports car, designed by Italian design company Pininfarina, and developed and built by Abarth, in 1969.[9][10] One prototype vehicle was built, and was displayed at the Brussels Motor Show in 1969.[11][12][13]

In the 1975 stop motion-animated film The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, the racing car of Heinrich von Schnellfahrer is based on the Abarth 2000, upgraded with amongst others a larger rear wing and engine.[14]

References
  1. "FIAT ABARTH 2000 SPORT TIPO SE 010". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  2. FIA Historic Database
  3. "1969 Abarth 2000 Sport Tipo SE010". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  4. "COACHBUILD.COM - Abarth SE010 2000 Sport Spider 1969". Archived from the original on 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  5. Abarth 2000S group 4 (1968) - Racing Cars
  6. 1968 - 1969 Abarth 2000 Sport Spider Specifications - Ultimatecarpage.com
  7. "Abarth 2000 Sport SE". Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  8. "Abarth 2000 Sport SE". 2 April 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
  9. "1969 Abarth 2000 Scorpione Concept by Pininfarina, the Italian Samurai". June 8, 2021.
  10. "Abarth's 1969 2000 Scorpione Concept is a Villa d'Este Masterpiece". CarBuzz. May 30, 2014.
  11. "Pininfarina's 1969 Fiat Abarth 2000 Scorpione Concept". Drives.today. May 5, 2022.
  12. "Concept We Forgot: 1969 Fiat Abarth 2000 Scorpione". Motor1.com.
  13. "FAB WHEELS DIGEST (F.W.D.): 1969 Fiat Abarth 2000 Pininfarina Scorpione". September 5, 2012.
  14. Vokser aldri fra Flåklypa (article from Norwegian newspaper)
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