Abarth is the sports brand of the Stellantis group, which in Argentina is represented by the Fiat, Peugeot, Jeep, Citroën, DS and RAM brands. It is a logo that represents adrenaline, which refers to the most emblematic models of the Fiat group, such as the 500, and which in recent years debuted with SUVs, such as Pulse and Fastback.
Now, as a new attraction and challenge for clients, he announced the arrival to the country of the new Abarth Racer’s Academy, an academy with days to accelerate on the track safely and have a true immersion in the universe of the scorpion.
The action will be available through the “The Scorpionchip Club”, the benefits club of the brand that will be launched in July, with limited places.
This academy was created by Carlos Abarth, a passion for speed, and is inspired by the legacy of sportsmanship and performance, with the experience of professional drivers.
What is the Abarth academy like?
The programme for the day, which will be presented to customers, has different contents.
The Abarth academy for customers landed in Argentina.
For a complete training, includes two themes:
- The first linked to safe driving where participants will learn about common driving situations and will be able to perform classic maneuvers such as the “moose test”slalom and braking on wet surfaces.
- The second axis includes a track sport driving instructionwhere in addition to learning the most important tips, guests will participate in different competitions with prizes for all of them.
Before starting, guests will receive a orientation and detailed explanations about the Abarth models and their features. Both the Pulse Abarth and the brand’s most recent launch, the Fastback Abarth, will be available at the circuit.
During the presentation you will also be able to try out simulators.
The activity includes theoretical-practical modules taught by motorsport professionals, simulators and exhibition of historical vehicles, among other attractions, all within a framework of first-class hospitality.
The expectations of the brand in the country
Martín Scrimaglia, Brand Manager of Fiat & Abarth in Argentina, explained that “Abarth is much more than a sports division. It is a true community of speed enthusiasts, and on that path, the brand is constantly looking for spaces to recognize and value the passion that our customers have for the scorpion.”
Abarth is a community of people passionate about speed, they say in the Stellantis group brand.
“With that in mind, we are excited to present Abarth Racer’s Academy and soon our “The Scorpionship Club”the benefits club through which we will provide different exclusive opportunitiesamong them, this opportunity for our clients to connect even more with our universe and feel all the emotion and adrenaline of an experience on the track,” he added.
Access to Abarth benefits is only for customers through “The Scorpionship Club”.
During the presentation of the Academy, there was a special day for journalists, where they tested the cars on the track and received tips for safe driving.
New Fiat Fastback Abarth
The Fastback is sold in Argentina with the 1.3 Turbo 270 engine with a power of 175 hp and 270 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds; while the Abarth version features the Abarth Turbo 270 engine, which after some tweaks, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds.
The Fiat Fastback Abarth is in the academy at the Autodromo.
This version is complemented by a double exhaust outlet, active torque distribution and “Poison Mode”. To opt for the latter, you have to press the button on the steering wheel that modifies the entire setup of the car with greater sensitivity of the accelerator pedal, a sportier mapping of the gear changes and a firmer steering mode. To command these superior engines, the transmission is also up to the task.
In design, it is characterized by:
- Coupe aesthetics
- Trunk capacity provided by the silhouette, with 600 liters
- SUV performance, with good ground clearance and entry and exit angles
- Performance, with a Turbo engine with the highest power in the segment
Fiat Pulse Abarth, the details
In terms of engine, it is powered by the 1.3-liter turbo gasoline engine with 175 HP and 270 Nm of torque, with a six-speed automatic transmission. The conventional one has the 1.3-liter Firefly gasoline engine with 99 HP and 127 Nm and the 1.0-liter turbo gasoline engine with 125 HP and 200 Nm.
The Pulse Abarth is another model that can be tested on the road course.
According to Fiat, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 215 km/h.
Regarding the set-up, Abarth intervened the suspension system, which are harder than the city versions and are 10 millimeters lower. Added to this is a new front stabilizer bar with a larger diameter.
A great peculiarity comes from its double exhaust, which emits a louder sound, depending on the driving mode chosen: Normal, Manual and Poison. The latter, which delivers 100% engine power, is activated from a red button located on the steering wheel, and adjusts various aspects of the electronics.
The driver will find a fully digital dashboard, with a design oriented towards sporty driving, where in addition to a lap counter and speedometer it has a turbo pressure and G-Force meter.
