Abarth has recently released the first details about the 595 50th Anniversary Edition.
Set to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the car celebrates the original 595 that was introduced at the Turin Motor Show way back in 1963. As a result the model has a retro-inspired exterior with matte white paint, handmade graphics and historic Abarth logos. The model has also been fitted with xenon headlights, a sunroof and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Certain styling changes have been done inside the cabin as well which include two-tone sports seats, red trim, alloy pedals, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, metallic accents and red contrast stitching.
In terms of power, the car comes fitted with a 1.4-liter T-Jet engine that produces 180 HP (132 kW). In addition, there are Brembo brakes, retuned shock absorbers and a sports exhaust system.
Since it is a limited edition verios, production will be limited to just 299 units and the company will begin accepting orders on September 15th which is exactly 50 years after the presentation of the original 595.
In related news, Abarth also announced plans to offer the 695 Maserati Edition with a special “Record Grey” paint job and only 49 units will be available in this exclusive shade as a tribute to the birth of the founder in 1949.
