Abarth 695 Biposto now in Australia

Officially the fastest street-legal Abarth ever produced, the 695 Biposto weighs just 997kg and with a 1.4 T-Jet engine tuned to 140kW and 250Nm, has a sensational power-to-weight ratio (5.2kg/hp), incredible speed (0-100km/h in 5.9 sec) and is capable of 230km/h.

 

The new Biposto comes standard with a five-speed manual gearbox, but can be optioned with a race-spec gearbox featuring dog-rings, making upwards gear changes so rapid that expert drivers don't need to use the clutch. This is the first time this race-ready feature has been offered on an Australian-delivered road car.

Created by racing car transmission experts, Bacci Romano, the gearbox works like a normal manual transmission in everyday traffic, but offers expert drivers the ability to perform rapid-fire upshifts without using the clutch. The interface features an all-aluminium turret with 'H' configuration gear selection.

In conjunction with the race-spec gearbox option, other optional race kit includes front fixed windows with polycarbonate sliding panels (auto windows as standard) and lightened 18-inch rims by OZ fitted with 215/35 R18 tyres.

There's also a rear titanium roll bar by Poggipolini, fully-adjustable Extreme Shox suspension, track-spec intercooler and the oval trumpet airbox with carbon finish designed by BMC, and a dual-stage exhaust system with titanium tail pipes by Akrapovic. Pressing the dash-mounted 'Sport' button opens the exhaust valve completely, which improves performance and adds to the in-cabin soundtrack.

Finally, the 695 Biposto can be equipped with a data logger from MLX to track lap and acceleration times with pin-point accuracy.

 

 

The Abarth 695 Biposto's standard safety features ABS, ESP and TTC (Torque Transfer Control - which applies the brake to any wheel that loses traction, instead of cutting power) disc and clutch self-locking differential, and the racing-derived Brembo braking system with front floating, ventilated and perforated discs (305×28 mm) and four-piston one-piece calipers (4×38 mm).

The four-point seat belts, attached to the roll bar, are made by Sabelt, a major producer of seat belts and seats for race cars in Italy.

 

Finished in a brand-new textured-effect Matt Grey colour, the 695 Biposto's design features more pronounced front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wheel arches and spoiler, all of which are enhanced by carbon inserts.

Titanium finishes adorn the front bonnet trim, door handles and tailgate and rear handle, as well as the hub caps, wheel bolts and water, oil and fuel caps.

An optional aluminium bonnet has a specific design with two bumps, inspired by the classic 124 Abarth.

The 'Carbon Kit' option sees carbon fibre finish added to the exterior mirror and post covers, with the same material used for dashboard fascia inserts, front and rear panels, central tunnel cover and handbrake.

The rear compartment features an anti-intrusion net for securing luggage. The seats are special 'Abarth Corsa by Sabelt' buckets, with upholstery comprising electro-welded Alcantara and titanium-coloured leather with brand-new colours and finishes for this edition.

 

The 695 Biposto offers three different customisation kits.

The 'Special Kit 124' brings together all the 'resistant and light' materials that characterise the car's exterior: aluminium bonnet with specific design, hub caps and wheel bolts and water, oil and fuel caps in titanium.

The 'Carbon Kit' includes all the carbon accents outside (mirror and post cover) and inside (dashboard fascia, front door panel and rear-view mirror).

The 'Dog Ring' kit adds the racing gearbox, and includes the specific light flywheel and copper racing clutch, Ergal gearbox lever, carbonfibre central tunnel console and a carbonfibre handbrake cover with titanium handle.

Finally, an Abarth-designed 'Track Kit' adds a digital data logger and carbon shell seats with four-point seat belt attachment.

 

Available now to pre-order, the Abarth 695 Biposto lists for $65,000 (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price).

 

Engine: 1.4 T-JET

Maximum Power:140kW@5500RPM

Maximum Torque:250Nm@3000RPM

Transmission:Five-speed manual or 'Dog Ring' gearbox

Acceleration:0-100km/h in 5.9sec

Top Speed:230km/h

Dry Weight:997kg

Consumption (combined):6.5L/100km

CO2 Emissions:155g/km