Abarth Grande Punto S2000

A competition car designed for racing teams, the Abarth Grande Punto S2000 is powered by a 2000 cc 270 hp naturally aspirated power unit coupled to a four-wheel-drive transmission.

The S2000 won the 2007 Italian Rally Championship with driver Giandomenico Basso and navigator Mitia Dotta, while the same car put in strong performances in the IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge) driven by Anton Alen, Andrea Navarra and Umberto Scandola.

The new Grande Punto Abarth S2000 is the heir to the version that took the 2006 Italian Rally Championship title with Paolo Andreucci and Anna Andreussi, winning 7 of the 11 races on the programme, while team-mates Andrea Navarra and Guido D'Amore took third place.

For 2008, Team Abarth will enrol two Grande Punto Abarth S2000 official cars for the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, which consists of ten races in Europe, Africa and Asia.

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Technical Specifications

Engine

4 cylinders in line, 1,997 cc, mounted transversely (developed by FPT Racing)
Power: 270 bhp at 8,250 rpm with flange ø 64 (as per technical regulations)
Peak torque: 225 Nm at 6,500 rpm

Transmission

6-speed gearbox with sequential control, frontal engagement and cut-off during changes
Mechanical front, central and rear differentials with ramps and clutches to modify the locking percentages
Specific drive shafts, car-side tripod joints and wheel-side constant velocity joints
Specific steel propeller shaft with two branches and intermediate chassis support

Suspension

Front: MacPherson with specific cross member
Rear: MacPherson with specific cross member
Adjustable dampers

Brakes

Monolithic front callipers with 4 pistons
Front brake disc ø 355 mm for asphalt, ø 300 mm for dirt roads
Rear calliper with 4 pistons
Rear brake disc ø 300 mm

Wheels and Tyres

Rims: asphalt 8 J 18, dirt 6.5 J 15
Tyres: asphalt 225/40-18, dirt 195/65-15

Bodywork

Wider front and rear wings up to a maximum width of 1800 mm
Rear spoiler (of a size established by technical regulations) to increase the car's stability by increasing aerodynamic load

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