The Abarth 695 70 aniversario is the most racing and expensive tribute the brand has paid to its 70 years of history

With just 1,949 units, the scorpion brand is putting the Abarth 695 70 aniversario on sale, a piece worthy of a collector

We are sure that Abarth fans will fight over each of the scarce 1,949 units of the Abarth 695 70 aniversario, the embodiment, in the form of a car built by Abarth, of the 70th anniversary of the founding of this brand.

It was Carlo Abarth himself who, in 1949, put his name and his determination into creating small, exciting cars designed to thrill drivers thanks to their sporty character.

Thus, in 2019, during the Abarth Day held last weekend, this small treasure was presented. And no wonder, since with a projected production of fewer than 2,000 examples, it was displayed in Milan, the birthplace of the brand.

There, once again, the brand’s followers were able to see the show that featured the latest novelty from the brand, this Abarth 695 70 aniversario, as well as other very distinctive models such as the version of the Abarth 124 for rallying and the chance to drive on track alongside other lovers of the brand.

A car with character

This limited series takes its inspiration from the sporty character of Carlo Abarth’s creations, cars as striking on the outside as they are thrilling on the inside.

That is why, from the outset, the Abarth 695 70 aniversario features a very racing livery based on a body colour palette of Green Monza 1958, Pista Grey, Gara White, Scorpion Black and Podio Blu, to which is added the grey of the wheel arches and sills, together with the decals on them that link the multi-spoke alloy wheels.

With a wheel diameter of 17 inches, the SuperSport model fits high-performance Michelin tyres. This set-up is complemented by a braking system with ventilated discs measuring 330 mm at the front and 240 mm at the rear, but its real stars are a pair of four-piston front brake calipers signed by the specialist Brembo.

And while the side profile is sublime thanks to its styling, the addition of an adjustable rear spoiler only serves to underline the sporty character of this car.

This spoiler with manual adjustment, positioned above the rear window, delivers an aerodynamic effect that adapts to the type of track the car is running on. With up to 12 positions, it can sit flush with the roofline or adopt an angle of up to 60 degrees, which increases aerodynamic downforce by up to 42 kg once speeds exceed 200 km/h, improving cornering and high-speed stability, since its top speed is set at almost 224 km/h.

To improve grip on the road, in addition to the combination of wheels and tyres, the chassis is fitted with a suspension supplied by another highly regarded brand: Koni.

And speaking of its virtues, this car is powered by a 1.4-litre turbo engine fed by a GT 1446 turbine from the manufacturer and specialist Garrett.

This engine produces 180 CV and takes the car from 0 to 100 in 6.7 seconds. But if that figure is not attractive enough, perhaps its power-to-weight ratio: 5.9 kg/CV will be.

The final touch to the mechanics and the styling, not forgetting the thrill of the sound that Abarths make on the asphalt, is the exhaust named Record Monza, whose gruff roar you can hear in the following video.

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The interior of the commemorative Abarth 695

A car designed to be enjoyed from behind the wheel. That is why, integrated into its DAB navigation and Uconnect infotainment system, the 7-inch screen displays the telemetry developed by Abarth and built into the equipment.

It is an aid that allows you to monitor the vehicle’s activity and analyse the data obtained to assess the improvement in the car’s performance on track, depending on who is at the controls.

Although neither the price nor the number of units that might reach Spanish dealerships has been disclosed, the starting price of the Abarth 695 70 aniversario for Italy is from 34,000 euros. It is undoubtedly an expensive indulgence, given that the cheapest Abarth starts at 21,100 euros for the Abarth 595, but this is a limited and very special edition.