Racy!! The Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally is a bomb that pays homage to one of the most legendary scorpions in history

The scorpion brand has just presented the  Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally  , a quirk that pays homage to the  legendary Abarth 131 Rally  now that it's been 40 years since it took part in its last official race.

This limited edition of  just 695 units worldwide  comes dressed in the same "Rally Blue" color as its predecessor, incorporates unique exterior and interior design details like "Easter Eggs" and has an egg Easter under the hood  . 180 hp engine  and 250 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm.

With extra vitamins and loaded with 'Easter Eggs'

As its name suggests, the latest version of this  top of the range from the sports firm Fiat  -and therefore from Stellantis- is a very special tribute  to Abarth's own history  in competition, in which the 131 Rally It has a hole very special.

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For many, the legendary saloon which made its  Group 4 debut in the 1976 season  and was in operation until 1982, is one of the most beautiful cars in the history of rallying and remains in the memory of a whole generation of sports car enthusiasts.

The imposing and sculptural Abarth 131 also boasts  a long track record that includes 18 victories in international rallies,  three Constructors' World Championships (1977, 1978 and 1980), two FIA Cups with Markku Alen and a Drivers' World Cup with the amazing Walter Röhlr. controls.

History weighs heavily, and that is why for Abarth this tribute "is an exercise in responsibility".

Thus, the small but lively Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally  includes specific aesthetic references to its historical predecessor  , such as the new glossy two-tone “Rally Blue” three-layer bodywork, which reinterprets its original color in a contemporary key. This same color is found in the mirror caps and in some interior details.

In contrast, the bodywork is adorned with  a "Scorpion Black" roof and pillars,  although units with the monochromatic "Rally Blue" and "Record Grey" bodies are also available.

Likewise, the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally  includes "Easter eggs" or small curiosities  and/or stylistic nods that the designers hide to surprise customers both outside and inside.

An example of this is  the silhouette of the 131 Rally engraved  on the lower part of the car door, on the Alcantara dashboard or on the headrests of the new seats.

Inside, the sporty character is confirmed by the seats in Sabelt fabric with blue inserts and stitching inspired by those of the historic car, but reinterpreted in a modern key.

Hood lowered, the Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally has  a 1.4 T-Jet engine with 180 hp and 250 Nm of torque at 3000 rpm  with which it is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6, 7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 225km/h.

For optimal performance and road holding, this little caprice is equipped with Koni FSD shock absorbers on both axles and a specific braking system with Brembo 4-piston aluminum calipers at the front with 305mm and 240mm ventilated discs at the front. 'back.

The set is completed by the 17" black rims with a diamond finish and the "Record Monza Sovrapposto" exhaust system, an evolution of the Record Monza system, now featuring four terminals stacked vertically.

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For its part, the striking “  Spoiler ad Assetto Variabile  ” (adjustable in 12 positions, with an inclination from 0° to 60°), seeks to improve cornering stability and offers a faster response.

According to Abarth “in the maximum tilt position, the rear axle receives  an aerodynamic load of 42 kg when driving at 200 km/h  ”.

At this time, Abarth hasn't revealed the starting price for this special tribute, but judging by the limitation of its release and the number of trinkets it equips, it shouldn't come cheap.