Stellantis Heritage toont Abarth Classiche 500 Record Monza '58 tijdens Milano AutoClassica

• Stellantis Heritage presenteert tijdens de 12e Milaan AutoClassica Autoshow een one-off model met unieke kenmerken: de Abarth Classiche 500 Record Monza '58.
• De prestigieuze auto werd door het Heritage team gebouwd op basis van een Fiat 500 uit 1970, met de specifieke esthetische en mechanische behandelingen. Hij wordt in Milaan gepresenteerd om het eeuwfeest van de Autodromo di Monza te vieren, een circuit waar Abarth auto's talloze internationale records vestigden.
• Dit juweeltje, te koop aangeboden aan liefhebbers en verzamelaars, krijgt gezelschap van twee andere auto's van het merk met de schorpioen: zijn voorganger de Abarth "Record" versie van de Fiat Nuova 500 uit 1958, en de nieuwste Abarth Classiche 1000 SP uit 2022.
• Met zijn comeback op de Milano AutoClassica bevestigt Stellantis Heritage zijn fundamentele missie: het historische erfgoed van de merken Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lancia en Abarth terugvinden, beschermen en benutten.

Stellantis Heritage neemt deel aan de 12e Milano AutoClassica (Fiera Milano, 18-20 november), een autoshow gericht op klassieke en sportauto's en een ijkpunt voor liefhebbers, verzamelaars, musea en clubs op dit gebied.

Het evenement is een goede gelegenheid om de nieuwste creatie van het Heritage-team te presenteren, de Abarth Classiche 500 Record Monza '58. Deze auto is gemaakt om het eeuwfeest te vieren van de Autodromo di Monza, de Italiaanse "tempel van de snelheid" waar Abarth talloze successen heeft behaald. Tot de belangrijkste behoren de zes snelheids- en endurance-records die in februari 1958 in één week werden gebroken met de eerste Fiat 500, ontwikkeld door het “Huis van de Schorpioen”, onder de zorgvuldige supervisie van Carlo Abarth zelf.

Vandaar de naam van dit unieke exemplaar, geproduceerd op basis van een Fiat 500 uit 1970, met specifieke esthetische en mechanische behandelingen. De externe kleurstelling "Monza '58" herinnert aan het groen van de auto die records vestigde op Monza, dezelfde kleur die Abarth in 2019 gebruikt op zijn moderne Abarth 695 70° Anniversario. Deze beslissing bewijst hoe actueel de link tussen de 500 Abarth en Monza nog steeds is.

Hieronder leest u het volledige, Engelstalige persbericht.

The Fiat Nuova 500 developed by Carlo Abarth for the 1958 records serves as inspiration not only for the external liveries of the tribute car, but also for the interiors, which take up the same fabric and contrasting stitching from the first series of the 500, produced since 1957. The same color contrast can also be seen in the panels and sides of the single racing seat (a further homage to the record-breaking 500, a single-seater to reduce its weight).

The instrumentation is fully comprehensive: besides1 the wooden steering wheel and Jaeger dashboard characteristic of historic Abarth models, it includes a prestigious timepiece from the same brand that lasts for eight days on a single charge, to recall that busy week at Monza when incredible records were broken.
The bare floors and the aerodynamic rigid roof to replace the usual soft top are also clearly inspired by racing, as is the pair of additional headlights.
The mechanics are also special: the car is tuned up to be especially sporty and is equipped with the twin-cylinder engine from the Fiat 500, brought to a displacement of 595 cc using the Abarth Classiche 595 Tuning Kit. Reproduced with the latest technologies, the kit is inspired by the version made by the House of the Scorpion in 1963. Notably, the engine is the same one used by the Heritage team to test the components of today’s Tuning Kit.
The badges – including the 'Record Monza' one, an exclusive for this unique specimen – complete the veritable set of jewelry on a truly special car, a worthy tribute to an institution like the Autodromo di Monza.

This one-off Abarth forms part of the Heritage project known as “Reloaded by Creators”, by which a limited amount of classic cars with certified authenticity are returned to their original beauty thanks to the expertise and know-how of the Heritage team of technicians at the Officine Classiche. For all information on the purchase, you can write to the address: heritage@stellantis.com.

Alongside the latest creation, its predecessor the 1958 Abarth “Record” version of the New Fiat 500 is also proudly displayed on the stand.  At its launch in 1957, the Fiat Nuova 500 was configured as a subcompact car with performance very unlike a racing car’s: its “little engine” with only two cylinders was too small and not nearly powerful enough to aspire to great sporting success. But Carlo Abarth was convinced of the quality and potential of the car, and decided to turn it into a record-breaking car. The 500 he developed, with an engine delivering 26 hp and a top speed of 118 km/h, was driven on the Monza circuit for 168 hours running and racked up six international records.  The achievement of such major results would also contribute to the success of the Nuova 500, making it one of the most famous cars ever produced.
The car on display – exactly the same one used at Monza – was also the first ever Fiat 500 tuned up by Abarth. It has now been restored to its original configuration following a meticulous conservative restoration project. It is a car of inestimable historical value and marks a true milestone in the history of the Abarth brand and of the automobile.

Especially for this event, the display on the stand leaves behind the traditional Heritage livery for an Abarth Classiche-only “outfit”, supplemented by another contemporary gem, the 2022 Abarth Classiche 1000 SP. This car is the contemporary reinterpretation of the 1966 1000 Sport Prototipo, one of the milestones in Abarth’s competitive history. The original racecar became an icon of sportiness, as well as one of the House of the Scorpion’s most beloved models, for its style, performance, and winning track record – with victories all over Europe. It was a legendary car that inspired designers at the Centro Stile Fiat and Abarth, who designed its successor in 2009. In 2021, exactly 55 years since the launch of the historical model, the project was resumed by Abarth Classiche and was perfected to create a car that fully channels and modernizes the personality of its glorious predecessor.                                                                                                                                         The Abarth Classiche 1000 SP echoes the lines and aesthetic elements that were a signature of the 1960s model. The car’s body – sinuous, with bold curvaceous mudguards that reinforce the visual impact of the wheels – echoes the layout of the central-engined spider. The geometries of the Abarth Classiche 1000 SP’s rear underline the perfect harmony between lights and exhaust system. The livery is strictly red and the characteristic air intakes appear all over, from the front bonnet to the cooling slots in its rear counterpart. The lights also respect the minimalist scheme of the historic 1000 SP, with point-like headlamps on the nose and a single pair of round taillights, to emphasize the car's impressive width when seen from behind. The car is equipped with a gritty 1742-cc engine, capable of delivering 240 hp at 6000 rpm.

Produced in limited batch of only five units, the car triggered an immediate feeding frenzy among enthusiasts and collectors when presented at the recent Padua Motor Show. Only one unit is still available for sale.

Turin, 18^th November 2022