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Abarth 2000 Sport is an iconic Italian mid-engined racing car which won its class at the 1000 km of Monza in 1971 and finished 11th overall.[4] It was homologated for FIA Group 4 on 1 April 1969 with homologation number 252,[2] and participated in a number of car races from 1969 to 1973.[5] At least 50 cars were constructed.[6][7][8]

Abarth 2000
Overview
Production	1968-1969
Designer	Abarth
Body and chassis
Class	Group 4 Sports car[1]
Body style	2-door cabriolet
Powertrain
Engine	4 cylinder inline, 1946 cc[2] 250 hp (190 kW)[3]
Transmission	5-speed manual, rear wheel drive[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,085 mm (82.1 in)
Length	3,850 mm (151.6 in)
Width	1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height	970 mm (38.2 in)
Curb weight	575 kg (1,268 lb)

Popular culture

In the 1975 stop motion-animated film The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, the racing car of Heinrich von Schnellfahrer is based on the Abarth 2000, upgraded with amongst others a larger rear wing and engine.[9]

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