Abarth-isti: the term given to owners, fans and enthusiasts of the Abarth brand and its vehicles

Abarth was founded in 1949 by Carlo Abarth (born Karl Abarth), a successful racer and engine tuner. The company grew famous for its tuning kits for road-going vehicles such as the Fiat 500 Abarth as well as for its motorsport activities with Porsche and Simca. The company was purchased by Fiat in 1971 but unfortunately descended into mediocrity during the 1990s.

The Abarth brand was relaunched by Fiat in 2007 as a separate division with dedicated headquarters and a renewed enthusiasm. The new company's first achievements include the rally-prepared Grande Punto Abarth S2000 which won the 2007 Italian Rally Championship and two new road-going models - the Grande Punto Abarth and the 500 Abarth.

Abarthisti was created with owners of the ‘new’ breed of Abarth vehicles in mind. Here, you'll find information about the cars, a range of events both social and technical in nature, and a lively discussion forum.