New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched

This is the new Abarth 695 Esseesse. It’s a limited-edition version of the Italian brand’s compact hot hatchback which, thanks to some lightweight panels and some extra aero, is now the fastest model in the company’s line-up.
Production will be limited to just 1,390 examples, with 695 units coming in Scorpion black and 695 in Campovolo grey. prices are yet to be confirmed but, like the 695 70th Anniversario, we’re expecting it to cost in excess of £30,000.

Shelsley Walsh hill Climb in an Abarth 695 70th Anniversario

Tweaks include white 17-inch alloys, uprated Koni FSD shock absorbers, red Brembo brake calipers and exclusive white detailing for the front splitter and rear diffuser. There’s also an Akrapovic exhaust system and a new aluminium bonnet, which save 10kg over the conventional Abarth 595 Competizione.
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The Abarth 695 Esseesse also features the same manually adjustable tailgate spoiler we first saw on the 695 70th Anniversario. buyers can alter the wing’s angle of attack from zero to 60 degrees, with the most aggressive setting providing an extra 42kg of downforce.
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It’s powered by a turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 178bhp and 250Nm of torque. thanks to the wright reduction the automobile will sprint from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 140mph with the wing angle set to zero degrees. Every example will also come with a five-speed manual gearbox.