The Abarth T-140 was a stillborn conceptual 6-liter, mid-engined Group 6 prototype sports car designed by Abarth in the late 1960's, but never produced. This was due to a change in the rules and regulations for 1967 imposed by the CSI, limiting the capacity of the large Group 6 sport-prototype cars to 3 liters, in an attempt to curtail and control the growing speed and power.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
| Abarth T-140 6000 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Abarth |
| Production | 1967 (concept design only) |
| Designer | Mario Colucci, Luchino Fochi (engine) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Group 6 prototype sports car |
| Layout | RMR |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5,982 cc (6.0 L (370 cu in)) V12 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm (96.5 in) |
| Length | 4,100 mm (161.4 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,030 mm (40.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,110 kg (2,447 lb) |
References
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- ^ "Abarth - the man and the company". Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "RETROMOBILE PARIS - The Abarth Saga".
- ^ "Abarth T140 6000. The brand's assault on the Sport Prototype". Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "1967 T140 6000". Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "This V-12-Powered Abarth Prototype Replica Makes a Magnificent Sound". Retrieved 19 May 2022.