First right-hand drive Abarth 695 rolls off the production line
Wednesday, 1 December 2010 12:00 AM
The new Fiat Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari - a little car with a whopping £29,600 price tag
The first right-hand drive Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari to arrive in the UK was part of a major motorsport celebration last week as it took centre-stage at Abarth's flagship dealer, Fiat Marylebone.
As an exclusive sports hatch with only 152 examples being made available in right-hand drive, the new car features livery inspired by Ferrari as well as carbon wing mirrors and Corsa Grey wheels with front air intakes.
Fiat Marylebone has already sold over 20 Abarth 695 Tributos and the car featured alongside many other Abarth models including a Trofeo series race car, classic Abarth racers and the new Abarth 500, 500C and Punto Evo.
Actor Tom Chambers, comedian Patrick Kielty, alongside managing director of Fiat Group Automobiles UK and Ireland Andrew Humberstone were among the guests enjoying a champagne reception, canapes, Scalextric model car racing and an interview session with Stefan Hodgetts, the Abarth racing driver.
Tony Dittli, managing director of Fiat Marylebone, said: "Fiat Marylebone was once again the perfect venue for an interesting and exciting night. There was plenty to do and see including some stunning Abarth machinery such as the 695 Tributo.
"All our guests enjoyed themselves and the evening was a great success."
Prices for the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari start at £29,600.
