Engineering:Abarth 2000 Sport

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Abarth 2000
Abarth 2000 SE 010 - 1971 (5661461614).jpg
Overview
Production1968-1969
DesignerAbarth
Body and chassis
ClassGroup 4 Sports car[1]
Body style2-door cabriolet
Powertrain
Engine4 cylinder inline, 1946 cc[2]
250 hp (190 kW)[3]
Transmission5-speed manual, rear wheel drive[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,085 mm (82.1 in)
Length3,850 mm (151.6 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height970 mm (38.2 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight575 kg (1,268 lb)

Abarth 2000 Sport is an iconic Italian mid-engined racing car which won its class at the 1000 km of Monza in 1971 and finished 11th overall.[4] It was homologated for FIA Group 4 on 1 April 1969 with homologation number 252,[2] and participated in a number of car races from 1969 to 1973.[5] At least 50 cars were constructed.[6][7][8]

Popular culture

In the 1975 stop motion-animated film The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, the racing car of Heinrich von Schnellfahrer is based on the Abarth 2000, upgraded with amongst others a larger rear wing and engine.[9]

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