Fiat 595 695 Abarth

Make	Abarth
Production	from 1957 to 1971
Class	Sports Car
Engine	593-689cc
wheel base	72.44 in, 1,840 mm
Length	116.93 in, 2,970 mm
Width	51.97 in, 1,320 mm
Height	52.16 in, 1,325 mm
Dry weight	1,147 1b, 520 kg

The Fiat Nuova 595 Abarth is a car produced by Abarth based on the mechanics of the Fiat Nuova 500, in various displacements and configurations from 1963 to 1971.

History

The FIAT Nuova 500 was first presented in 1957 and Abarth immediately created versions with elaborate mechanics. The first "500" developed by Abarth was built for the Turin motor show in 1957 and subsequently produced in a few examples. It is a car developed using the special parts built by Abarth which maintains the exterior appearance of the model from which it derives almost unchanged. In 1963 the " 595 " was presented, produced until the end of 1971 in two series: the first (from '63 to '65) had the bodywork of the "500 D"; the second (from '65 to '71) had the body of the "500 F".

Abarth received incomplete cars from FIAT and mounted special parts on them. These parts consisted of a dashboard (with specific instrumentation equipped with speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel level indicator and oil temperature indicator), 3-spoke steering wheel, Solex C 28 PBJ carburettor mounted on a special aluminium housing, aluminium oil sump, system intake and exhaust of specific gases, etc. It should also be mentioned that on these versions the tailgate, which closed the engine located in the rear of the car, was raised with stops to increase the cooling of the engine itself and therefore its efficiency The distribution of weight was 42% to front axle, and 58% at rear axle. Once assembled, the "595 Abarth’s" were sold through their dealers.

In February 1964 the 595 SS was presented with a maximum speed of 130 km / h. In the same year, the 695 and 695 SS were also presented, both with a total displacement of 689 cm³ and with a maximum speed of 130 km / h and 140 km / h respectively. Optional features such as light alloy wheels; 4.875 4.556 4.333 axle ratios; exhaust competition manifolds; semi-axles with cardan joints; front disc brakes; aerodynamic roof; 4-speed mechanical gearbox Solex 34 PBIC carburettor, Fiat Abarth 695 SS Assetto Corsa, tuned for competition, with overall larger width of 55.12 in, 1,400 mm.

• PERFORMANCE
• Fiat Abarth 595 SS
• Engine capacity: 36.23 cu in, 593.707 cu cm
• Fuel consumption: 47 m/imp gal, 39.2 m/US gal, 6 1 X 100 km
• Max speed: 80.8 mph, 130 km/h
• Max power (DIN): 32 hp at 5,000 rpm
• Max torque (DIN): 38 1b ft, 5.2 kg m at 3,800 rpm
• Max engine rpm: 6,400
• Specific power: 53.9 hp/l
• Power-weight ratio: 35.7 lb/hp, 16.2 kg/hp
• Speed in top at 1,000 rpm: 13.8 mph, 22.2 km/h.
• Max speeds: 21.1 mph, 34 km/h in 1st gear; 37.3 mph, 60 km/h in 2nd gear; 59 mph, 95 km/h in 3rd gear; 80.8 mph, 130 km/h in 4th gear

In September 1965 the 695 SS Assetto Corsa was introduced, replaced in 1969 by the wide 695 SS Competizione.

• PERFORMANCE
• Fiat Abarth 695 SS
• Max power (DIN) 38 hp at 5,400 rpm
• 55.1 hp/l specific power
• Power-weight ratio 30.2 lb/hp, 13.7 kg/hp
• Fuel consumption 44.8 m/imp gal,37.3 m/US gal, 6.3 1 x 100 km
• Max speed (I) 23.6 mph, 38 km/h, (II) 42.2 mph, 68 km/h, (III) 67.1 mph, 108 km/h, (IV) 87 mph, 140 km/h

The popular "Abarth transformation boxes" were also marketed, which allowed the FIAT Nuova 500 to be modified by making it more aggressive and sportier, without limiting its circulation to the "track" alone.

Produced

• 595 (1963-1971)
• 595 SS (1964-1971)
• 695 (1964-1966)
• 695 SS (1964-1971)
• 695 SS Assetto Corsa (1965-1969)
• 695 SS Competition (1969-1971)