To coincide with its 75th anniversary, Abarth has released fresh images of the forthcoming 600e Scorpionissima SUV.
The hotted-up 600e will be Abarth’s second fully electric car, following the 500e hatchback. An output of 240hp makes it the company’s most powerful road car yet.
Based on the Fiat 600e electric SUV, these pictures reveal the new Abarth’s dramatic styling in full.
The Scorpionissima launch edition of the Abarth 600e will be limited to 1,949 examples – signifying the year the company was founded by Carlo Abarth.
The colour purple
Hypnotic Purple will be the signature launch colour, helping to show off the deep front splitter, rear diffuser and 20-inch alloy wheels. The makeover certainly adds some visual aggression to the 600e.
Compared with the 156hp electric motor found in the Fiat version, the 240hp of the Abarth should provide a serious leap in performance. A mechanical limited-slip differential assists with channelling all that power through the front wheels.
Abarth will also fit tyres developed especially for the 600e by Formula E supplier Hankook, along with upgraded brakes.
As on the Abarth 500e, a raucous sound generator can recreate the noise of a combustion-powered car. This can be switched off if desired, however.
Bold inside and out
On the inside, the 600e Scorpionissima gets a suitable makeover, including a large ‘ABARTH’ script across the dashboard.
There are also sports seats, finished in a combination of leather and Alcantara, with the same materials wrapping the flat-bottomed steering wheel.
Bold contrasting seat stitching and bespoke graphics for the 10-inch infotainment display are part of the package, too.
Abarth will confirm full performance stats and prices when the 600e Scorpionissima is launched later this year.
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