History
Abarth 205
Abarth 205 Race car | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Abarth |
Production | 1950-1951 |
Layout | FR layout |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.1 litre inline-4 80hp |
The Abarth 205 was a coupe sports car built by Austrian born tuning expert Carlo Abarth between 1950 and 1951.
Only three cars were ever built.
There are some difference between the three cars .The three made had chassis numbers 205-101/102/103. The first built as a race car with 80hp along with an aluminium coach.The first one was completed in march 1950.
body stylist |
Giovanni Michelotti |
coachbuilder |
Carrozzeria Vignale |
production |
3 |
engine |
Cisitalia Inline-4 w/Dry Sump Lubrication |
position |
Front Longitudinal |
aspiration |
Twin DR4SP Weber Carburettors |
valvetrain |
Pushron OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl |
fuel feed |
2 Weber 32DRSP Carburettors |
displacement |
1188 cc / 72.50 in³ |
bore |
71.5 mm / 2.81 in |
stroke |
75 mm / 2.95 in |
compression |
9.0:1 |
power |
48.5 kw / 65 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
specific output |
54.71 bhp per litre |
body / frame |
Aluminum Body over Boxed Steel Chassis |