Abarth 2000 Sport

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Abarth 2000
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Overview
Production1968-1969
Designer Abarth
Body and chassis
Class Group 4 Sports car [1]
Body style 2-door cabriolet
Layout Rear-engine (SE010)
Rear mid-engine (SE014/019)
Powertrain
Engine 4 cylinder inline, 1946 cc [2]
250 hp (190 kW) [3]
Transmission 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive [2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,085 mm (82.1 in)
Length3,850 mm (151.6 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height970 mm (38.2 in)
Curb weight 575 kg (1,268 lb)

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]

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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]

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