A112 Abarth
1971–1985
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Italy's original hot hatch — 14 years before the Peugeot 205 GTI. Abarth-tuned engine in a 730kg city car. Tiny, angry, and brilliant.
History
Before the Golf GTI or 205 GTI existed, the A112 Abarth was already doing the hot hatch formula: take a small city car, add a tuned engine, firm up the suspension, and add some stripes. Produced for 14 years across seven series, it was Italy's answer to the Mini Cooper. Abarth's scorpion badge made it a pocket rocket.
Production & Heritage
Production Total128,000
DesignerMarcello Gandini (Bertone) / Autobianchi
Production Period1971–1985
Estimated Value$12K–$25K
Value estimates are editorial assessments based on recent auction results and market trends.
Technical Specifications
Engine1.1L Inline-4 (A112)
Power70 hp @ 6,600 rpm
Torque93 Nm
0–60 mph12.5 sec
Top Speed160 km/h
Transmission4-speed manual
DrivetrainFWD
Weight730 kg
BodySteel unibody
Engine Details
Engine CodeA112 Abarth
Displacement1.1L (1,050 cc)
Bore x Stroke67.2 x 74 mm
Compression9.7:1
Valves2 per cylinder (8 total)
Fuel SystemWeber 32 DMTR carburetor
Performance
0–100 km/h13.5 sec
0–60 mph12.5 sec
Top Speed160 km/h
Weight-to-Power10.4 kg/hp
Dimensions
Length3,230 mm
Width1,480 mm
Height1,360 mm
Wheelbase2,038 mm
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionTrailing arm, leaf spring
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDrum
SteeringRack and pinion, unassisted
Capacity
Fuel Tank32 L
Doors3
Seats4
Source: auto-data.net, Wikipedia
