Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition Front ViewAbarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition has been released to celebrate Abarth's position as an Official Sponsor and Car Supplier to the FIM MotoGP Championship. The hatches will be produced in only 595 examples and they are actually a result of the partnership with Yamaha, the champion riders Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo.

The cars will be offered in seven different exterior colors and will feature a lot of charming equipment for the exterior and interior, that will enhance its sporty nature.

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Exterior

Except for the seven exterior paint schemes, the car also features as an option a matching Abarth side stripes and mirror covers. Regardless of the choice of external appearance, every Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition will ride on 17-inch matt black alloy wheels, behind which will sit painted in red brake callipers.

Xenon headlamps are another special benefit of this exclusive model. All rear windows have been darkened windows, for sportier and more menacing appearance.

Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition Rear View

Interior

Inside, the Yamaha Factory Racing Edition benefits from leather upholstery for the interior, flat-bottom leather steering wheel, aluminium pedals and special 'Yamaha Factory Racing' badge. The occupants will also enjoy dual zone air conditioning.

Engine

The tiny dimensions of the Abarth have nothing to do with its engine's powerful capabilities. In contrast, the unit is so potent, that it produces more than 160 hp (118 kW) and 230 Nm (170 lb-ft) of torque. The powerplant is the updated 1.4-litre T-Jet engine, which shows better results due to the addition of Record Monza exhaust system, Koni shock absorbers with FSD valves and Eibach lowering springs.

Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition has a starting price of £17,420.

Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition Technical Specifications:

Engine: Suspension: Performance:
  • Engine: T-JET, 1368cc, straight-4, 4 valves per cylinder
  • Peak power: 160 HP (132 kW) @ 5500 rpm
  • Peak torque: 230 Nm @ 3000 rpm (Sport mode)
  • Turbo: IHI RHF3-P
  • Air cleaner: BMC high-performance filter
  • Exhaust pipe: Record Monza 4 outlet valve
  • Transmission: 5-speed gearbox, manual
  • Front and rear: Abarth Koni with FSD valves
  • Ride: Lowered racing
  • Shock absorbers: Eibach front and rear lowered springs
  • Rims: Alloy 17-inch Formula – Matt black finish alloy wheels
  • Top speed: 130 mph
  • Acceleration (0-62 mph): 7.4 sec
  • Fuel consumption (mpg) and emissions (g/km):
  • Urban consumption: 35.8
  • Extra-urban consumption: 57.7
  • Combined consumption: 47.1
  • CO2 emissions: 139
  • Emissions standard: Euro 6

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