2009 Abarth 500 R3T Review

Abarth has presented its latest jewel in racing in the 51 ° Rally Sanremo. The new 500 Abarth R3T lend his name to a trophy to promote concentration in 2010 due to link the two track events (European and Italian), scheduled for the 500 Abarth Assetto Corse.

For this reason, the return of Abarth Trophy promotional events, a niche that has embraced for more than thirty years. Since 1977, more precisely, when the first Championship Autobianchi A112 Abarth took place trophies after the Fiat Uno, Uno Turbo, Cinquecento, Seicento, Punto Super 1600 and Kit, Stylus, Panda kit.
 
2009 Abarth 500 R3T
Abarth 500 Rally version of the type approved for the Group R3T, the category for turbo cars up to 1600 cm3. This class is the future of the specialty because it is a good compromise between cost and performance of the car. Ideally, private drivers, and young people who want to recognize the value of a real racing car, capable of excellent performance by any standards.

Abarth 500 and 1368 cm3 Power Garrett GT 1446 fixed, a power that produces 180 hp (132 kW) at 5500 rpm.

The gearbox is sequential, then mesh with 6-speed and limited slip differential includes a multi-disc, double clutch and special half-shafts.

Great care has been taken to ensure the suspension can be adjusted to get a ride to suit every style of driving. The shock absorbers are adjustable racing with coaxial spring and the dial to change the ground clearance and special shims to adjust caster and camber angles.

7 "x 17" OZ wheels are designed for asphalt 19/62-17 tires.

Brembo brakes are all discs, ventilated at the front with 4 calipers, rear solid discs with a brake valve and the governor. The hydraulic handbrake.
 
2009 Abarth 500 R3T
Abarth 500 is equipped with a special roll bar welded to a fixed body, the necessary safety equipment and FIA approved seat belts six berths.

The weight is the lowest fixed by the regulations in this category: 1080 kg empty.

Great attention has also been taken from the details of color is certainly in line with tradition, full of love design and furnishings.

The rules of the promotion and Abarth Trophy schedule will be announced in the coming weeks.