nice articlae...nice links too

[Tristan]

http://www.sfconline.org.uk/models/131/131abarth.asp

Some nice pictures and links on that page .

Some inaccuracies though...

131 ABARTH Spec (homologation road spec)

Jonathon Sage's 131 Abarth 04
Engine 138 AR1.000 Twin cam belt driven
4 cylinder in line, 1995cc, 10:1 compression
84mm bore x 90mm stroke
16 valve dohc head 8 valves per cam
Output 140bhp DIN @ 6400rpm 18 mkg @3800
Lubrication: rotary pump sump cap. 4.1kg radiator cooled
Coolant: pump, thermostat & electric booster fan cap 7.5li
Carburation Weber 34 DMTR 51/250
Ignition Coil and distributor electronic trigger
Fuel Tank capacity 11 gals, d.c. pump
Gearbox 5 speed Colotti cogs Fiat assembly, clutch: single dry plate
Final Drive Cylindrical screw, 14/50 ratio
Suspension Front: McPherson strut type, coil springs, with lower wishbones, longitudinal tie rods
Rear: independent wishbones with transverse leaf spring (nope!)& telescopic shock absorbers
Brakes Front: disc, single piston & swing arm caliper
Rear: drum           Nope!
Steering Rack and Pinion
Weight 980kg unladen
Wheels/tyres 14ins 185/60 HR Pirelli
Cromadora 7J