1974 Abarth SE 027
- Engine
- 1,986cc DOHC 16-valve inline-four with Lucas indirect fuel injection, 280 bhp at 9,000 rpm
The Abarth SE 027 chassis 001 is the first of three sport prototypes developed at Corso Marche under designer Mario Colucci with Carlo Abarth's direct involvement, featuring a 280 bhp 2.0-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder engine and aerodynamic fibreglass bodywork shaped with Pininfarina's wind tunnel assistance. Debuted at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show, the car was tested by Carlo Abarth himself but never competed before the programme was cancelled. Subsequently sold in 1976, it passed through Italian and American ownership before returning to Italy.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £168,000 (≈ $210K)
- 1974 → 1976Factory deliveryAbarth (factory)partial documentation
Retained by the factory for development and testing following its motor show debut; the program was cancelled before the car competed.
- 1976 →Private saleMr. Chiavaccipartial documentation
Acquired this chassis together with the second SE 027 example; he actively raced the other car between 1977 and 1981, while chassis 001 was not raced.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCalifornia-based private ownernone documentation
An unidentified individual based in California acquired the car at some point during the 1980s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian-based private ownernone documentation
The car returned to Italy at an unspecified time and has been held there since.
Competition
- 1974-03-141974 Geneva Motor ShowDisplayed on Pininfarina stand
The car made its public debut as a static exhibit, showcasing Pininfarina's aerodynamic research and engineering capabilities.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1974InspectionAbarth
Initial prototype testing carried out by Carlo Abarth at Campo Volo in Turin, followed by further evaluation runs at Misano circuit later in the same month.
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