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Abarth 500 GT Coupé Zagato

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Produced from 1957 to 1959

After the success of the 750 Zagato Coupé, Abarth decided to create a smaller version of the car, with a 500cc engine, to showcase at the 1957 Turin Motor Show. The car was produced in limited numbers for both road and racing use.

Abarth made significant changes to the two-cylinder engine, such as adding twin Weber 26IMBs and a new cylinder head with a 8.7:1 compression ratio, which increased the power to 23 bhp at 5000 rpm.

The body, designed by Zagato, was similar to the 750 GT, but without the iconic double-bubble roof. The smaller engine didn’t require the large air scoops on the engine lid, but it still featured the unique rear-quarter windows.

While it didn’t have the same impact as the 750 GT, the 500 did achieve success in racing, with Ovidio Cappelli winning the 500cc Italian Grand Touring championship in one of these small racers.

Trim Levels/Versions

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YearModel NameFuelBodyWheelDrivePr.FromtoSpeedQOD
YearModel NameFuelBodyWheelDrivePr.FromtoSpeedQOD
1958 Abarth 500 GT Coupé Zagato S2 Petrol CoupéRWD1958 1959 140 km/h 2
C
1957 1957 Abarth 500 GT Coupé Zagato S1 Petrol CoupéUNK1957 1958 115 km/h 2
C

Engines

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Id.Engine479 cc500 cc
Kind of EngineNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspirated
Identificative engine
Cylinders ConfigurationStraight/Inline EngineStraight/Inline Engine
Displacement479 cc500 cc
Cylinders number2 2
FuelPetrolPetrol
Electric engine - kind
Battery kind
Peak Power (hp)
Peak Power (kW)
Battery power
Operating Voltage
Battery: Operating Temperature
Battery: System Voltage
Battery: Cell Configuration
Battery: 0-80% Charge time
Torque34 N-m35 N-m
Torque @ r.p.m. 3000 rpm 3000 rpm
Cylinders angle
Maximum Power (HP)23 hp33 hp
Power (PS)23.3 ps33.5 ps
Power kW17.2 kW24.6 kW
Power @ rounds per minute4800 rpm5200 rpm
Bore66 mm67.4 mm
Stroke70 mm70 mm
Valve TrainOverhead valves OHVOverhead valves OHV
Compression Ratio8.6:1 9.7:1
Engine block material
Cylinder head material
Fuel System1 we carb1 we carb
Coolantotherother
Engine Data accuracy
500 GT Coupé Zagato S1
500 GT Coupé Zagato S2

Car body variants

1 COU
Variants#COU
Body styleCoupé
no.Doors
Wheelbase1840 mm
Lenght3220 mm
Width1240 mm
Height1120 mm
Curb Weight
Wheel Drive
Engine LocationRear
Chassis
Seating capacity (number)
Track Tread (front)1121 mm
Track Tread (rear)1135 mm
Luggage capacity (min)
Luggage capacity (max)
Weight distribution (FRONT)
Engine AlignmentLongitudinal
Drag Coefficient
Equipment
500 GT Coupé Zagato S2
500 GT Coupé Zagato S1

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