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Another legendary Abarth creation was the 131 Rally, a rally car based on the Fiat 131 platform. With its lightweight construction and powerful engines, the 131 Rally achieved remarkable success in rallying, winning the World Rally Championship (WRC) constructors’ title three times in the late 1970s. Its victories in events like the Monte Carlo Rally and the Sanremo Rally solidified its reputation as a force to be reckoned with in motorsports.

Abarth’s expertise in performance tuning also extended to other manufacturers’ vehicles, with the company enhancing models from brands like Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Simca for racing purposes. The tuned versions of cars such as the Alfa Romeo GTA and the Lancia Fulvia HF were highly sought after for their enhanced performance and agility on the track, further establishing them as a premier tuning and racing specialist.

In addition to its success on the rally stages and circuits, Abarth made a mark in the realm of endurance racing with cars like the 125HP Abarth Simca 1300, which competed in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These endurance racers showcased Abarth’s ability to extract maximum performance and reliability from small-displacement engines, often punching above their weight against larger, more powerful competitors.