New Abarth 695 Esseesse brings bespoke styling, weight loss

The Abarth 695 has gained a limited-edition Esseesse specification, which turns into the line-up’s quickest mannequin, with improved dealing with and acceleration.

The Esseesse retains the 695’s 180bhp 1.4-litre T-jet engine however will characteristic a weight-saving aluminium bonnet with twin energy bulges, an Akrapovič exhaust and a brand new rear spoiler with angle adjustment to offer improved stability. Overall, downforce has elevated by as much as 42kg and weight has been diminished by 10kg. 

A restricted run of 1390 fashions shall be produced, with 695 examples painted Scorpion black and the opposite 695 Campovolo gray. 

The automobile is marked out by white detailing on the rear spoiler, mirror caps and aspect stickers and it wears white 17in alloy wheels backed by pink Brembo brake calipers. The 695 emblem options on the aspect and the rear of the automobile.

Inside the automobile, the slogan ‘One of 695’ is emblazoned on the headrests, with stitching matching the driving force’s chosen exterior color, together with a carbonfibre gearlever, which, the agency says, will “emphasise its racing soul”.

The Esseesse additionally receives Fiat’s Uconnect infotainment system, with a 7.0in touchscreen internet hosting sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a DAB digital radio.

The specification is impressed by Abarth’s 1964 transforming of the diminutive Fiat 500, which was badged 695 Esseesse. Only 1000 models had been produced, with displacement raised to 690cc and energy to 38bhp, so 87mph grew to become manageable. The automobile featured a monogram ‘SS’ in capital letters on its bonnet, with ‘esseesse’ on the dashboard.

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