Abarth unveil livery for 2014 Bathurst 12 Hour

The bold racing colour scheme was unveiled in Melbourne just prior to Christmas, with the livery tapping into Abarth's competition heritage.

Abarth's traditional red and yellow colours are dominant, with the Italian 'tricolore' of green, white and red represented by lightning bolts. Naturally, Abarth logos and branding are prominent for the factory-backed effort.

The distinctive colours will extend to the drivers' overalls, helmets, support vehicles and race team uniforms. Melbourne-based signwriting firm Brushes Signarts applied the dynamic scheme.

In addition to the race cars, a fully-livery Abarth display car will also make appearances at dealerships across the country in the lead up to the February event.

Abarth Motorsport will enter two Abarth 695 Assetto Corse racecars in the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour with full factory team support and the input of motorsport preparation specialist Alan Heaphy and his Performance Parts & Engineering (PPE) outfit.

Abarth 695 Assetto Corse - Key Technical Specifications:
Engine: Straight 4 cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder
Power: 151kW @ 6500rpm
Torque: 300Nm @ 4000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential gearbox by Sadev with optimised gear ratios
Wheels: Painted and forged aluminium wheels - 17-inch OZ Racing
Weight: 940kg

Experienced motoring journalists Toby Hagon, Mike Sinclair, Josh Dowling and Paul Gover will join professional drivers Luke Youlden and Paul Stokell behind the wheel for the endurance test at one of the world's most challenging race circuits.

Early testing sessions has confirmed the pace of the Abarths as preparations ramp up in readiness for the start of the 2014 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour on February 9.