Abarth 207A Spyder

Abarth 207A Spyder
Overview
ManufacturerAbarth
Also called
  • Abarth 208A Spyder
  • Abarth 209A Coupé
Production1954–1955
AssemblyTurin, Italy
DesignerFelice Mario Boano
Body and chassis
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine1089 cc Fiat OHV I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,050 mm (80.7 in)
Length3,620 mm (142.5 in)
Width1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height940 mm (37.0 in)
Curb weight552 kg (1,217 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorAbarth 205A Berlinetta

The Abarth 207A Boano Spyder is a competition car created by Abarth & C. with the aim of selling in the United States market.[1] It succeeded the earlier Abarth 205A Berlinetta and continued to use the Fiat 1100's four-cylinder engine. It also continued to use the naming practice started with the Cisitalia 202 and 204, which continued with the Abarth 204A and 205A. Design work started in 1954 and the car was first presented at the 1955 Turin Motor Show. A street-oriented version of the Spyder called the 208A, fitted with a panoramic windshield, was shown in 1954, as well as a Coupé model with an airy glasshouse, called the 209A.[2] Both of the street versions appear to have remained one-offs.

  1. ^ Melissen, Wouter (2015-10-01). "Abarth 207A Boano Spider". Ultimate Car Page. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2017-12-13.
  2. ^ "Le Macchine" [The Cars]. Berni Motori (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2022-12-25.