Autobianchi A112 Abarth Serie 5 – 1976

French historic registration title

At the Turin Motor Show in 1969, the Fiat Group presented the Autobianchi A112, designed to compete with the very British Mini in the small city car segment.

It too was a success, and the little transalpine quickly became a bestseller.

To take on the Mini Cooper, the “in-house” wizard Carlo Abarth was asked to work on the newborn. The A112 Abarth saw the light of day in 1971, with a more powerful engine, now developing 58 hp, and a more aggressive look, with a unique red livery and matt black hood.

In 1973, the Series 2 appeared, with an oil cooler, reclining seats and a grille and bumpers now in black plastic. In 1975, the 3rd Series broke new ground with a welcome 1,059 cc, 70 hp engine.

Production ended with the seventh series in 1985, after more than 121,000 units had been produced in almost 15 years.

A success within a success, with almost 10% of all A112s bearing the Abarth scorpion. Our A112 Abarth ...