| Abarth Simca 2000 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Abarth and Simca |
| Production | 1963-1965 [1] [2] |
| Assembly | Turin, Italy |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | RR layout |
| Related | Fiat Abarth OT 1300 |
| Powertrain | |
| Power output | 185–204 hp (136–150 kW) [3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3.609 m (11.84 ft) |
| Width | 1.48 m (4.9 ft) |
| Height | 1.199 m (3.93 ft) |
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The A-S 2000 was a coupé powered by a four-cylinder Abarth engine of 1946.27 cc, rated at 202 PS (149 kW). Its maximum speed was listed as 168 mph (270 km/h). Its overall length was 11.84 ft (3.61 m), overall width was 4.85 ft (1.48 m), height was 3.93 ft (1.20 m), its wheelbase was 6.86 ft (2.09 m), its front track was 4.167 ft (1.270 m), and its rear track was 4.27 ft (1.30 m). Its fuel tank held 6.6 imperial gallons, although optional tanks of 12.1, 18.7 and 24.2 imperial gallons were also available. Its empty weight was 1,518 lb (689 kg).
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