Fiat Abarth 1000SP explained

Fiat Abarth 1000SP[1]
Manufacturer:Abarth
Production:1966–1970
Designer:Mario Colucci
Class:Group 4 sports car
Group 6 prototype sports car
Layout:RMR
Related:Fiat 600
Engine:984 cc I4
Transmission:5-speed manual
Wheelbase:22001NaN1
Length:34451NaN1
Width:16051NaN1
Height:9301NaN1
Weight:4800NaN0
Successor:Abarth Classiche 1000 SP[2] (spiritual)

The Fiat Abarth 1000SP is a Group 4 and Group 6 sports racing car built by Abarth in 1966 and 1970.[3]

Development

The car was built by engineer Mario Colucci, and based on the mechanics of the Fiat 600 extensively modified, to participate in the races reserved for Group 6 sports cars. For this reason, 50 road specimens were built to obtain homologation for racing.[4]

Overview

The car uses a tubular steel frame chassis and a DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine; making 105 HP with a twin-shaft cylinder head, placed in a central position capable of pushing the car up to a maximum speed of . This engine was equipped with two Weber 40 DCOE carburetors, while the lubrication was a wet-sump with a separate oil filter. The gearbox was a five-speed manual. The front of the vehicle was particularly sharp to allow a good flow of air through two openings that led to the water radiators. The suspensions in the front section were equipped with superimposed wishbones, stabilizer bars, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers, while in the rear section there were tubular oscillating arms, stabilizer bars, and coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers. The bodywork was made of plastic to lighten the overall weight.[5]

Racing history

The first race of the 1000SP was the Coppa dell Collina di Pistoia in 1966, where it finished fifth driven by Anzio Zucchi. Subsequently, she obtained the class victory and the third place overall in the 500 km of the Nurburgring with the driver Hans Hermann. Another noteworthy result was the class victory in the Aosta Pila climb with Leo Cella.[6]

In 1968, after obtaining approval for Group 6, the 1000SP obtained the class victory in the Stellavena-Boscochiesanuova climb led by Paolo Lado and the first position at the 1000 km of Monza, a race valid for the Marche World Championship. Numerous other national and international successes followed.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1968 Abarth 1000 Sp | all versions specifications and performance data. 15 May 2022. automobile-catalog.com.
  2. Web site: Abarth Classiche 1000 SP Heading To Production Based On Alfa Romeo 4C. October 20, 2022. Carscoops.
  3. Web site: 1966 Fiat Abarth 1000 SP. 15 May 2022. SuperCars.net. 20 April 2016 .
  4. Web site: Fiat Abarth 1000 SP. 15 May 2022. fcaheritage.com.
  5. Web site: FROM THE MARANELLO ROSSO COLLECTION | 1966 FIAT-ABARTH 1000SP TIPO SE04 RACING SPORTS-PROTOTYPE | REGISTRATION NO. NOT REGISTERED IN THE UK | (PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED IN ITALY: 461844 NA) | CHASSIS NO. SE04/024. 15 May 2022. bonhams.com.
  6. Web site: 1966 Abarth 1000 SP. 15 May 2022. conceptcarz.com.
  7. Web site: 1966-1970 1000SP SE04 | Berni Motori | Abarth. bernimotori.com. 15 May 2022.