History
Started the project after buying an original 16V Abarth Group 4 cylinder head. Then decided to buy a Fiat 131R to start the build. After the head acquired the genuine suspension and hubs from a Group 4. After that obtained the missing original bits from an Italian completing restoration work on original Group 4 cars who had started to refabricate the parts. I was at the point of did I want half a replica or a true replica. In this case the car is a true replica and the only thing not original is the chassis stamp. It has been a long journey but well worth it.
Modifications
Was originally a Fiat 131 R. Stripped back and complete chassis restoration, wide inner guards, Group 4 body kit with complete fiberglass rear quarters, front guards, bonnet and boot. Motor original 1976 Abarth spec, genuine 16V Abarth head, Abarth Dry Sump system, Kugleficsher mechanical injection pump and Abarth slide injection manifold. Extractors 4-2-1 and race radiator finish off the motor.
Abarth front and rear hub, genuine Abarth independent rear end and porsche calipers which were original FIA homolgation in 1976.
Abarth guages (they were unique for this model) Race seats, Roll Cage, Fire bomb and territrip complete the inside.
Memories
I have had this car since 2006 and spend 10 years on converting from a Fiat 131 2 door sport to a 131 2 door Abarth group 4. Using original parts tracked all over the world and a couple of genuine by design remade parts it is always a work in progress. But enjoyable to drive! The 131 Abarth Group 4 is a passion being lived by the owner.
