On June 16, Stellantis Japan released the Abarth 695 Triboot 131 Rally, limited to 695 units worldwide and 200 units Japan based on the Abarth high-performance sports model “695 Competizione”. There are 100 right-hand drive and 100 left-hand drive cars, both priced at 5.17 million yen.
【Image】A special one dressed in bright blue
The Abarth 695 Triboot 131 Rally is a limited edition car inspired by the 131 Rally, which competed in the WRC in the 1970s and 80s.
The 131 Rally was developed by Abarth with the mission of playing an active role in the WRC. He won the series title in the manufacturer’s category in 1977, 1978 and 1980. It is a famous machine that also spurred the popularity of commercial models.
The Abarth 695 Triboot 131 Rally is a special model limited to 695 units worldwide, planned to honor the title victory at that time on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the success of the 131 Rally.
The exterior is equipped with a special fender arch that is widened by 5 mm on each side reminiscent of the wide fender of the “131 Rally” of yesteryear. There are also side skirts inspired by motorsports. In addition, the adjustable rear spoiler that can be adjusted in 12 steps expresses the world view of the 131 Rally.
The body color is based on blue in the image of 131, and the roof, lip spoiler, fender arches, and side skirts are finished in black Bicolore (2-tone color).
In addition, diamond-finished 17-inch aluminum wheels are paired with Brembo four-pod front brake calipers in black finish. The high-performance exhaust system “Record Monza” has a special layout in which two exhaust pipes on each side are arranged one above the other.
The interior features Alcantara on the dashboard and a cockpit that stimulates the sports mind. In addition, the blue stitching and headrests have Sabelt rally exclusive sports seats in the shape of the body of the 131 Rally.
Of the 695 units limited to the world, 200 will be sold at Japan … The Abarth 695 is very popular in Japan because of the Japan quota.
〈Text = Driver Web Editorial Department〉
