In the 1970s, the Italian CSAI (Commissione Sportiva Automobilistica Italiana) launched a racing class for talent racing drivers. Fiat was willing to work with the CSAI to design and develop the racing car.
In the spring of 1979, Carlo Abarth informed his friend Renzo Avidano that he had been diagnosed with cancer and would like to visit the Abarth factory in Turin one more time. During his visit, Carlo Abarth was immediately interested in the Formula Abarth, but was particularly critical of the design. Together with chief designer Mario Colucci, he took a sheet of paper and scissors and reworked the body of the Formula Abarth.
This was Carlo Abarth's last contribution as a car designer and constructor - he died shortly afterwards in Vienna. And so this is the last Abarth model that Carlo Abarth worked on:
Central monocoque chassis made of steel, filled with polyurethane. Front and rear constructed as removable tube frames, which could be quickly changed in the event of an accident. The body is made of self-extinguishing fibreglass reinforced with polyester (GRP).
Aluminium 4-cylinder engine with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and two Weber carburettors, tuned from 120 to 132 hp and mounted transversely in front of the rear axle. A racing car with just 530 kg weight and 132 hp - fast and powerful.
This original Fiat Abarth 033 Formula Abarth 2000 race car was extensively rebuilt. In recent years, the car was part of a collection of classic sports cars and has not been used in a race since its restoration.
All the belts on the racing car, including the timing belt, have been replaced, the carburettors have been checked and readjusted, the spark plugs, oil and filters have been changed and the brakes have been completely rebuilt (including new brake cylinders, etc.).
With its great sound, crazy look and rarity, this is an ideal vehicle for historic events, classic car events or for the discerning collector.
A package of rare spare parts can be purchased separately.
