Client: L' automobile Classica ACI Editore
Type of Work: Shooting for Editorial/Magazine + Cover
Location: Modena
Subject: Fiat 124 Abarth Rally: A Legend of Italian Motorsport
Type of Work: Shooting for Editorial/Magazine + Cover
Location: Modena
Subject: Fiat 124 Abarth Rally: A Legend of Italian Motorsport
The Fiat 124 Abarth Rally embodies the passion and innovation of Italian motorsport. Born in the early 1970s, this rally icon was designed to dominate the demanding stages of the World Rally Championship. A collaboration between Fiat and Abarth, it combines the refinement of the Fiat 124 Spider with Abarth's high-performance engineering, creating a car that symbolizes speed and elegance.
Equipped with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, the 124 Abarth Rally could produce up to 128 horsepower, which was boosted to over 200 HP in the more extreme racing versions. This made it one of the most powerful cars in its category, ready to tackle the curves and straights of the toughest courses. Its aggressive design, featuring flared fenders and the distinctive red-and-black livery, reflected its racing spirit.
Fun fact? In addition to its victories in the 1972 European Rally Championship, the Fiat 124 Abarth Rally gained recognition for its extraordinary agility and durability, thanks to its reinforced chassis and independent suspension. It became a standout on iconic routes, from alpine hairpins to the gravel tracks of the Italian countryside, captivating drivers and enthusiasts worldwide.
The photographs, taken in a unique location, highlight the timeless character of this car: winding roads nestled in the landscape and details that celebrate its racing legacy. The magazine cover further emphasizes its historical significance, immortalizing a car that wrote some of the most memorable chapters in motorsport history.
