Founded in March 31, 1949, Abarth is an Italian automaker established by
italian of austrian descent Carlo Abarth. Recognized worldwide for its
logo, the scorpion is now the brand's icon.
In the end of 1949 the factory in Turin had 32 employees and occupied
an area of 1815m2. The brand specializes in modifying cars from other
brands, adapting them to competitions.
During the 1960's, Abarth began to succeed in the category of hillclimbing and sports car racing, mostly on vehicles with engine displacement of 850cc up to 2000cc, competing with the Porsche 904 and Ferrari Dino. Hans Herrmann was the pilot from 1962 to 1965 who won the 500km Nürburgring in 1963 with Teddy Pilette.
In 1971 Abarth was bought by Fiat and his team bought by Enzo Osella. Abarth was now managed by the famous engineer and designer Aurelio Lampredi, eventually becoming a private department of Fiat's sports competition.
In 2007 the brand was relaunched by Fiat with the presentation of the Grande Punto Abarth and the Grande Punto Abarth S2000, regaining its own identity as a brand.
During the 1960's, Abarth began to succeed in the category of hillclimbing and sports car racing, mostly on vehicles with engine displacement of 850cc up to 2000cc, competing with the Porsche 904 and Ferrari Dino. Hans Herrmann was the pilot from 1962 to 1965 who won the 500km Nürburgring in 1963 with Teddy Pilette.
In 1971 Abarth was bought by Fiat and his team bought by Enzo Osella. Abarth was now managed by the famous engineer and designer Aurelio Lampredi, eventually becoming a private department of Fiat's sports competition.
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