A few weeks after its 73rd anniversary, the Scorpion returns to sting, inaugurating the new 595 range, with which it pays homage to the inventiveness of the founder Carlo Abarth (1908 – 1979).
Just the concept of upgrading, always in the DNA of Abarth, he guided the work of designers, engineers and technicians to give life to the 2022 range of its timeless icon.
The offer consists of two models and two power levels – Abarth 595 with 165 bhp and Abarth 695 with 180 bhp – each characterized by specific peculiarities to give great emotions, both to customers who are more attentive to style, and to those who cannot do without performance. The thrilling performance, the exhaust sound, the irreverent and cheeky style, but full of personality and, of course, the driving pleasure are common to both versions.
Starting from these “bases”, the customer can develop the version that best suits their tastes and needs, thanks to the four customization packs made in the name of the most authentic Abarth tradition. The memory immediately goes to the legendary Scorpio transformation boxes which, in the 1960s, transformed normal production cars into unbeatable “racing beasts”. Today, the same opportunity to personalize the driving experience, while maintaining the dual soul of the brand with its respective target customers, is given by four levels of transformation.
For theAbarth 595 there are the pack “595 Tourism “more style-oriented, and the pack “F595 “ which accentuates its performance.
Likewise, the already exclusive Abarth 695 can be further customized with the refined pack “695 Tourism “ or with the performance pack “695 Competition “.
Finally, for customers who want an even richer car, seven packs have been created that group together the most requested options, with a significant economic advantage, available on both models (except the Racing Style Pack which is exclusive to the Abarth 695).
Among the most relevant contents of this last pack there is certainly the Variable Spoiler, adjustable in 12 positions from 0 to 60 °, which increases the aerodynamic load with a consequent improvement in cornering stability and greater reactivity in mixed sections. In the position of maximum inclination (60 °), at a speed of 200 km / h, the wing increases the aerodynamic load up to 42 kg. This highly sporty content recalls the racing world and legendary history racing of Scorpio.
Model 595 it is the entry-level version of the Abarth range and offers as standard all the equipment necessary to guarantee the fun and driving pleasure typical of Scorpio cars.
There silhouette it is embellished with 16 “alloy wheels, chromed dual exhaust, front fog lights and mirror caps in body color. The interior moldings and door handles are in satin chrome. The gray dashboard panel matches perfectly with the black fabric of the seats, as well as the cockpit upholstery, the steering wheel and the gear knob. The sporty equipment is completed by the stainless steel pedals, a racing touch that goes well with the flat-bottomed steering wheel, with viewfinder, which has been designed for be more effective in sports driving.
These aesthetic features reflect the values of style and comfort typical of Italian GTs. But the new Abarth 595 is also a balanced expression of sportiness, as demonstrated by the Koni rear suspension and the high-performance Abarth-specific braking system that offers maximum safety thanks to the 284 mm ventilated front discs and 240 mm rear discs.
The beating heart of the new Abarth 595 is the 165 HP 1.4 T-jet Euro 6D Final engine, equipped with the increased Garrett turbocharger with a geometric compression ratio of 9: 1. A performance mix that translates into a maximum speed of 218 km / h, and a recovery in fifth gear from 80 to 120 km / h in just 7.8 seconds. It is the same engine from which the engine of the Tatuus single-seaters competing in the Italian and German Formula 4 championships is derived. The engine is combined with the manual gearbox but, on request, can be coupled to the five-speed automatic gearbox paddlebehind the wheel.
Hence 0-100 km / h acceleration in 7.3 seconds, with the manual gearbox, and in 7.4 seconds, with the sequential automatic gearbox. Finally, on the technology front, the Abarth 595 offers the DAB radio with 7 ” touchscreen with Apple CarPlay preparation and Android AutoTM compatibility as standard.
Available for the Abarth 595 model, sedan or convertible, the 595 Turismo pack best combines sportiness and exclusivity, in the wake of the typically Italian GT tradition. This personalization is made up of some design elements of great value, such as the mirror caps with satin chrome treatment, the 17 ” Granturismo light alloy wheels, the dedicated badge on the bodywork and the seat upholstery in black or brown leather.
The customer of the Abarth 595 can further customize it with the F595 pack, a concentrate of details racing able to fascinate motorsport lovers who expect maximum performance from their car. Among the most relevant features there is certainly the Record Monza Sovrapposto exhaust system. This is the evolution of the iconic Record Monza exhaust which features a new configuration with four tailpipes – two on each side – vertically overlapped. The active exhaust valve is controlled by the “scorpion” button located on the dashboard. This allows the pilot to choose, with just a finger, between a sound from “Gentleman driver” and a darker and more gritty rumble, traditionally Abarth. The F595 pack is completed by the Koni front suspension, a matt black dashboard, 17 “alloy wheels and the specific” F595 “badge, which pays homage to the Formula 4 of which Abarth is the engine supplier.
The new Abarth 695 it is characterized by an even more performing distinctive style and is dedicated to those who never give up on transforming a trip into an engaging experience. Compared to the features already present on the 595 model, in fact, the aggressive 695 adds some elements that accentuate its sporty character, as demonstrated by the seats in Sabelt fabric, with opaque gray shell, the dedicated 17 “alloy wheels and the famous Record Monza exhaust system, the unmistakable “roar” that has accompanied generations of Abarth fans and has always been synonymous with power and performance.
The new Abarth 695 is equipped with the powerful 1.4 T-jet engine that delivers 180 HP of power and a torque of 250 Nm at 3,000 rpm and allows a top speed of 225 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in just 6.7 seconds. The same mark of sportiness also for the Koni FSD shock absorbers on both axles and for the powerful braking system that adopts red Brembo aluminum 4-piston calipers at the front and self-ventilated discs of 305 mm and 240 mm at the rear. This allows it to accelerate quickly and brake effectively, a prerogative of sporty driving and fun.
In addition to extraordinary performance, the new Abarth 695 gives a refined style, as confirmed by some details in “tar cold gray”: from the moldings to the door handles, to the mirror caps. The same color makes the dashboard fascia unique, which has always been a highly iconic element of the Abarth model. The exclusivity of the materials is also clearly visible in the cockpit covered in Alcantara, in the steering wheel that combines Alcantara and carbon fiber, and in the aluminum gear knob. It is precisely the alternation of quality materials and more technological design elements that create a unique and exclusive mix in the segment.
For a sporty customer and lover of fine materials, the Scorpion brand has created the 695 Turismo pack which accentuates the stylistic peculiarities of the Abarth 695, in the sedan or convertible configurations. It is immediately perceived once inside the passenger compartment, where the leather seats in two different colors – black or brown – and the dashboard panel covered with precious Alcantara stand out. All made even more exclusive by the 17 “alloy wheels and the” 695 Turismo “badge. Included in the pack is the glass roof that can be opened for extraordinary open-air driving.
The 695 Competizione pack it is an authentic concentrate of exclusivity, performance and a racing soul. Available on the Abarth 695, it transforms the already performing base model into a car for the most experienced drivers. This is demonstrated by the Record Monza Sovrapposto exhaust system, which offers pure sound emotions, as well as fun and driving pleasure. Just as special are the Sabelt seats with red stitching and carbon shell, which guarantee high lateral support and are therefore perfect for sporty driving. Equipped with a carbon shell and made of fabric, they are made up of special materials that guarantee greater grip.
Finally, the customer who acquired the 695 Competizione pack you can choose, included in the price, between the mechanical self-locking differential, which improves traction in conditions of difficult grip and uneven surfaces, or the Abarth robotic sequential gearbox with paddles on the steering wheel. The “695 Competizione” badge stands out on the bodywork, which has its roots in the history of the brand.
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