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Abarth 205

Abarth 205 Race car
Abarth 205 car history
Overview
ManufacturerAbarth
Production1950-1951
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine1.1 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


Abarth 205 front view

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Italy 1950s | Vehicles launched in 1950 | Italian Sports Cars | Giovanni Michelotti | Vignale

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