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Carlo Abarth (15 November 1908 – 24 October 1979), born Karl Albert Abarth, was an Italian automobile designer. Abarth was born in Austria, but later was naturalized as an Italian citizen; and at this time his first name Karl Albert was changed to its Italian equivalent of Carlo Alberto.
- Italian
- 1925–1971
- Automobile designer
Abarth vehicles were renowned for being high-performing and powerful, but first and foremost small and agile just like the Scorpion. His performance modified cars achieved success in every competition and with Carlo Abarth at the wheel, took many records.
The legend of the Scorpion brand. The history of the Abarth brand is the story of a man, Carlo Abarth, who managed to transform his personality and vision into a new automotive philosophy.
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Abarth & C. S.p.A. (pronounced) is an Italian racing- and road-car maker and performance division founded by Italo-Austrian Carlo Abarth in 1949. Abarth & C. S.p.A. is owned by Stellantis through its Italian subsidiary. Its logo is a shield with a stylized scorpion on a yellow and red background.
- 31 March 1949; 74 years ago
- Automotive
Jun 30, 2023 · From telling the story of Carlo Abarth, his unforgettable cars and the incredible records that created the legend of his eponymous brand, to providing Restoration and Certification of Authenticity services, FCA Heritage preserves and champions the history of the Scorpion marque. Find out more.
Oct 24, 2023 · Carlo Abarth, originally known as Karl Albert Abarth, was an Italian automobile designer whose remarkable journey in the automotive industry left an indelible mark on the world of racing and high-performance vehicles.
Oct 17, 2017 · Carlo Abarth was a little bit of every motorsports hero you’ve ever heard of rolled up into one. Born in Austria as Karl Abarth, he garnered Italian citizenship and changed his first name to...