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The musical secret of Carlo Abarth

Receive by email the little-known story behind this Italian brand that revolutionized automotive performance with its small, characterful sports cars.

Did You Know? Anecdotes and Curiosities about our Miniatures

What does the Abarth scorpion logo mean and why was it chosen?

The scorpion is the astrological sign of Carlo Abarth, the brand's founder, born on November 15, 1908. This symbol also represents aggressiveness and performance, values dear to the brand. The yellow scorpion on a red background has become Abarth's iconic emblem since 1949.

What is special about the Abarth exhaust and why is it so recognizable?

Abarth Record Monza exhausts are renowned for their distinctive sound and characteristic oval muffler shape. They produce a deep, powerful sound that easily identifies an Abarth. This signature sound has become a key marketing element for the brand.

Why is Abarth nicknamed 'the witch of Turin'?

This nickname comes from Carlo Abarth's legendary ability to transform ordinary cars into formidable racing machines. Based in Turin, he 'bewitched' Fiats by transforming them with revolutionary engine tunes that multiplied their performance almost magically.

What revolutionary technical innovation did Abarth bring to small sports cars?

Abarth was a pioneer in the art of tuning and engine preparation for small cars. The brand developed tuning techniques that extracted more than 100 horsepower per liter from engines under 1000cc, revolutionizing the power-to-weight ratio of compact cars.

How many world records has Abarth set and in which categories?

Abarth set more than 130 world records between 1950 and 1970, mainly in speed and endurance over various distances and engine sizes. These circuit exploits forged the brand's technical reputation and justify the presence of the number of records on each Abarth badge.