The Fiat Abarth 2000 Scorpio was designed by Pininfarina and introduced at the 1969 Turin Motor Show. It featured a mid-engine layout with 2.0-liter inline-four engine producing around 220 horsepower. The design was futuristic, with sharp lines, and a unique 180-degree pillarless cockpit.
The car had a top speed of 175 mph (281 km/h) and a weight of 1,477 pounds (670 kilograms). It was a one-off concept car, showcasing advanced aerodynamics and performance capabilities.
Italian racing car maker Abarth was founded by Carlo Abarth in 1949 and focused on producing high-performance exhaust systems and tuning kits for Fiat. Abarth’s logo depicts a stylized scorpion on a red and yellow background. In the 1960s, Abarth became more closely affiliated with Fiat, producing performance versions of Fiat models and participating in motorsport events.
In 1971, Fiat acquired Abarth, integrating it into its operations. This allowed Fiat to continue using the Abarth name for its high-performance models. As a subsidiary of Fiat, Abarth continued to focus on producing performance vehicles for both road and race.
[Sources: Wikipedia, Motor1.com, GarageDreams.net, and Stanceworks.com]
[Note: Did you know that FIAT is an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin), and it also means "let there be" in Latin]
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