| Abarth 205A | |
|---|---|
 Abarth 205 Monza | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Abarth |
| Also called | Abarth 204A Berlinetta Abarth 205A Monza |
| Production | 1950–1953 (4 produced) |
| Assembly | Turin, Italy |
| Designer | Giovanni Michelotti (for Ghia) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Power output | 65 PS (48 kW) (1200 engine) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,210 mm (87.0 in) |
| Length | 3,495 mm (137.6 in) |
| Width | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Height | 1,245 mm (49.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 818 kg (1,803 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Abarth 207A Spyder |
The Abarth 205A Berlinetta was a coupé sports car, also known as the Abarth 205A Monza built by Austrian born tuning expert Carlo Abarth in 1950. It was a development of the Abarth Cisitalia 204A but with a new platform chassis, still using the engine and other components from the Fiat 1100 B/E. Only three 205As were finished in 1950; chassis numbers 101, 102, and 103, but an additional car (chassis 104) was built in 1953 with an extravagant Ghia body. Slow sales meant that for the next few years Abarth chose to focus on building his exhaust and tuning business, allowing competition and car manufacturing take a backseat. In 1955, the 205A was succeeded by the 207A Spyder and its derivatives.