The Stellantis Heritage department is proud to announce that the public will be able to admire a temporary exhibition dedicated to the “Abarth Youngtimers of Tomorrow” until November 10. The exhibition will include limited editions or special series made from 2007 onwards which have been greatly appreciated by customers since their launch and gone onto become legendary among collectors and the brand’s fans.
Roberto Giolito, Head of Stellantis Heritage, states: "This exhibition is the first chance to admire some of the most esteemed “Abarth Youngtimers of Tomorrow” all together in the same place. These are vehicles whose historical and economic values are destined to grow as long as they are carefully and consistently cared for throughout the years. We are certain that the public will be amazed by the beauty and originality of these models, which have played a part in some of the key moments in Abarth’s history and are still inspiring entire generations throughout the world.”
The exhibition will highlight how it is just as important for Abarth to care for and promote these “young” vehicles as it is for classic cars, thus contributing to strengthening the brand’s identity and preserving its heritage over time. And this is precisely the main goal of Stellantis Heritage which, in addition to promoting and protecting the automotive history of Alfa Romeo, FIAT, Lancia and Abarth, provides private individuals with a wide range of one-of-a-kind services in the sector: one of which, already made available to the other brands, will soon be offered to Abarth fans as well. Further details will soon be released on Stellantis Heritage’s social media channels.
A milestone in motorsport history, Abarth’s 75th anniversary celebrations are set to continue at the Heritage Hub. A hugely successful temporary exhibition came to a close last month which commemorated the brand’s first 75 years with some of its most iconic vehicles. Today, it is the new exhibition’s turn to highlight the brand’s many faces. The public will be able to admire 14 “youngtimers”, which have already become classics, at the entrance of the Heritage Hub, including the exclusive 695 Edizione Maserati and the powerful Abarth 124 RALLY.
Additionally, four models are sure to catch the eye on the exhibition’s red carpet, including the Abarth 500 “Tokyo”, the first version of the 500 Abarth showcased at the Japan Mobility Show in 2008; displayed by it side, guests will be able to appreciate the Abarth 500 “Da 0 a 100” Limited Edition launched in 2008 to commemorate the founder’s centennial, which featured a specific four-terminal exhaust with a variable counterpressure system—a clear homage to one of the products which made Abarth world famous.
The spotlight is also sure to be focused on the Abarth 695 Biposto and Abarth 695 Esseesse, two vehicles which embody the brand’s core values of maximum performance, craftsmanship and constant technical refinement. The former was aptly introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 2014, as it paid homage to the legendary Abarth 695 which made its 1964 debut at the same Swiss event. The first “street legal” vehicle in the world to offer a dog ring gearbox with H-configuration gear selection and front windows with polycarbonate sliding panels, the Abarth 695 Biposto 190HP was equipped with a 1.4 T-Jet engine, which remains the most powerful engine to ever be installed on an Abarth road vehicle to this day.
Lastly, the Abarth 695 Esseesse Limited Edition on display at the exhibition made its debut in 2021. Aesthetically, it stands out for its pairing of red and white—the liveries on Abarth’s classic cars—and a 10 kg reduction in weight compared to the 595 Competizione thanks to careful work carried out by the Abarth team on materials, weights, balance, and aerodynamics. The result is a bold vehicle which is even easy to handle on the most demanding roads.
