Fiat is celebrating their partnership with Riva by
launching special versions of the 500, with the latest one being called the
Abarth 695 Rivale. Described as being “the most sophisticated Abarth ever”, it
will become available either as a coupe or a cabriolet, with both of them
featuring a two-tone Riva Sera Blue and Shark Grey paintwork.
The new Abarth is also adorned with an aquamarine
double stripe, satin chrome finish on the door handles and satin chrome molding
on the tailgate, various aesthetic elements inspired by the Riva 56 Rivale
yachts and ‘695 Rivale’ logos, joined by Brembo Brakes, Koni suspension, and
17-inch Supersport alloy wheels.
Enhancing the nautical theme the new 695 Rivale
features either a carbon fiber or mahogany dashboard, black mats with blue
inserts, blue leather seats and door panels, carbon fiber kick plates, special
steering wheel wrapped in blue and black leather and with a mahogany badge,
blue leather instrument panel cover, and mahogany gear lever knob and kick
plate.
These are joined by the standard Uconnect
infotainment with a 7-inch display, which is compatible with Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay, and there is also a hand-written numbered plate that can be
customized with the mane of the customer’s yacht on request.
Powering the new Abarth 695 Rivale is a 1.4-liter
turbocharged engine that makes 180 PS and 250 Nm of torque,
allowing it to go from rest to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and up to a top
speed of 225 km/h. Unveiled alongside the 695 Rivale is the Abarth 695
Rivale 175 Anniversary, created to celebrate 175 years of the Riva brand. It’s
available in 350 units, half of them coupes and the other half cabriolets.
It features 17-inch alloy wheels with a special
pattern, celebratory badge on the outside, hand-crafted details such as the
two-tone color – blue and black hand-stitched leather seats with a celebratory
logo stitched onto the headrest, carbon dashboard silk screen printed with
special logo, numbered plate, and other details that should attract the
attention of Abarth enthusiasts.
