Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati available locally

Limited to 499 units worldwide, the Fiat 500-based Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati (Maserati Edition) features exclusive details and special features developed especially for the Abarth/Maserati collaboration. The Maserati Edition follows the successful Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari collaboration of four years ago.

The 695's uprated 1.4-litre turbocharged engine produces 132 kW of power and 250 Nm peak torque, teamed with a manual Abarth Competizione gearbox operated by steering wheel-mounted paddle shift controls.

A variable back-pressure 'dual mode' exhaust improves engine performance, with the exhaust note coming on song above 3,000 rpm and featuring tailpipes modified to assume Maserati's hexagonal shape.

Other mechanical features on the Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati include 17-inch Maserati-inspired Neptune alloy wheels with performance 205/40 R17 tyres, Brembo disc brakes, and special Koni shock absorbers.

Exterior finish is 'Pontevecchio Bordeaux' paint - a colour from the Maserati palette, laid down in a special three-layer process that reflects light to accentuate shine. The 695's electrically controlled soft top is finished in Titanium Grey fabric.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in sand beige leather and feature a '695' logo embossed on the headrest. Dashboard and gearshift trim are distinguished by a matte carbon finish, enhanced with the '695' logo, while the door panels and rear panels are finished in a special UV-Lux treatment that provides a 'flocking' effect.

Control area features Jaeger instruments and a black leather steering wheel with beige inserts and tri-colour hub, aluminium pedals and aluminium sill plates with carbon fibre inserts customised with 'Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati' graphics.

The interior also features a plate with the car's individual build number, while a set of stunning Tramontano leather luggage is among the exclusive cabrio's long list of standard equipment.

Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati - Specifications
_ 1.4-litre Turbo 16v engine - 132 kW @ 5,500 rpm and 250 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
_ Abarth Competizione gearbox (five-speed MTA) with paddle shifters
_ Maserati-inspired 17-inch Neptune alloy wheels with 205/40 R17 tyres
_ Abarth Koni shock absorbers with FSD valves (front and rear)
_ Lowered suspension geometry
_ Brembo floating, perforated and self-ventilating front disc brakes ø 305mm x 28mm
_ Brembo perforated rear disc brakes ø 240mm x 11mm
_ Electric power steering with Sport mode
_ Dual mode exhaust with Maserati-inspired design

Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati - Features
_ Special 'Pontevecchio Bordeaux' paint from Maserati
_ Xenon headlights
_ Titanium grey soft top
_ Automatic climate control
_ Sand beige leather seats from Maserati
_ JBL audio system with 9-speakers and 8-channel amplifier supplying 400W total power
_ Leather steering wheel with audio controls
_ Blue&Me TomTom navigation system
_ Dashboard fascia and gearshift trim in matte carbon
_ Door panels, console and tunnel in 'flocked' UV-Lux
_ Luggage set by Tramontano
_ Aluminium sports pedals
_ Aluminium sill plate with carbon fibre insert, customised with 'Abarth 695 Edizione Maserati' graphics

Of the 499 examples of the Edizione Maserati produced, Fiat Australia has secured 40 units for local release, at a retail price of $60,000 (not including statutory or dealer delivery charges).