Abarth 2000 Sport
| Abarth 2000 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1968-1969 |
| Designer | Abarth |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car |
| Body style | 2-door cabriolet |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4 cylinder inline, 1946 cc[1] |
| Transmission | 5 speed manual, rear wheel drive[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,085 mm (82.1 in) |
| Length | 3,850 mm (151.6 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height | 970 mm (38.2 in) |
| Curb weight | 575 kg (1,268 lb) |
Abarth 2000 Sport is an iconic Italian racing car which won its class at the 1000 km of Monza in 1971 and finished 11th overall.[2] It was homologated for FIA Group 4 on 1 April 1969 with homologation number 252,[1] and participated in a number of car races from 1969 to 1973.[3] At least 50 cars were constructed.[4]
Popular culture[]
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.[5]
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