Here is a faithful reproduction of the Abarth Grande Punto S2000 that marked the Lyon-Charbonnières rally in 2010. This miniature captures the essence of the competition version driven by Thomas Barral and Sabrina Seux, featuring an iconic white livery and the distinctive number 10.
This piece is aimed at rally miniature collectors and French motorsport enthusiasts, showcasing an era when Italian sports cars shone on our mountain roads.
Features of the miniature
- Model: Grande Punto S2000
- Brand: Abarth
- Year: 2010
- Scale: 1/43
- Color: White with racing decorations
- Race number: 10
- Protective case included: Yes
The Abarth Grande Punto S2000, an effective rally weapon
Specifically developed for competition, the Abarth Grande Punto S2000 represented the technical culmination of the small Italian car on rally roads. Launched in 2007, this racing version radically transformed the standard Grande Punto into a true racing machine, capable of competing with the best Super 2000 category vehicles.
Powered by a 2.0-liter atmospheric engine generating nearly 280 horsepower, the Grande Punto S2000 boasted a completely revised chassis, sequential all-wheel drive, and optimized aerodynamics. Its lightweight of only 1200 kg provided formidable performance on all types of terrain, from alpine hairpins to long straights.
Abarth in 2010: the legacy of the Scorpion
In 2010, the Abarth brand experienced a renaissance under the aegis of Fiat, regaining its former glory after years of absence. Re-launched in 2007, the scorpion brand drew on Carlo Abarth's legacy to offer sporty versions of Fiat models, particularly the 500 Abarth which saw remarkable commercial success.
This period marked Abarth's return to motorsport, particularly in rallying with the Grande Punto S2000. The brand thus reclaimed its original vocation: transforming small Italians into formidable racing machines, continuing the tradition established since the 1950s.
The Lyon-Charbonnières rally, a Lyonnaise tradition
The 2010 Lyon-Charbonnières rally was part of a long tradition of Lyonnais motorsport, held in the Lyonnais mountains. This event, favored by drivers for its technical and spectacular stages, attracted every year a strong lineup of national and regional drivers.
Thomas Barral and Sabrina Seux, an emblematic crew of French rallying, chose this Abarth Grande Punto S2000 to challenge competitors on the winding roads of the Lyon region. Their immaculate white number 10 contrasted sharply with the green landscapes, creating a striking sight for motorsport fans.
This 2010 edition reflected the evolution of French rallying towards machines that were more accessible than the old World Rally Cars, while maintaining a high technical level. The Grande Punto S2000 embodied this philosophy perfectly, combining performance and controlled costs.
Complete your rally miniature collection
This Abarth Grande Punto S2000 naturally finds its place among French rally vehicle miniatures. It perfectly complements collections dedicated to Abarth miniature cars and ideally rounds out series focused on rallying.
For fans of Italian motorsport, this piece harmonizes beautifully with other Fiat miniatures and racing cars from the same era. Collectors will also appreciate pairing it with miniatures from the 2010s.
This reproduction at 1/43 scale is aimed at both rally enthusiasts and collectors of Italian miniatures, reflecting a recent yet nostalgic era of French motorsport and Abarth's presence on our competition roads.
