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F0ATs Stilo Abarth rally car first appeared (in Group N specification) at
the 2001 Bologna Motor Show and formed the basis of the Trofeo Stilo
Abarth', a one-make series run in Italy from 2002 to 2005. The Trofeo
was for Group N cars, which meant that modifications were limited, thus
ensuring close competition. The rallying Stilo was based on the 1.8-litre
16-valve production model, which was given an appropriately up-rated
drive train consisting of a single-plate metal-ceramic clutch, a five-speed
close-ratio gearbox, and a self-locking differential.

Group N regulations strictly limited the permissible modifications to the
engine, which produced 157bhp initially and 180bhp from the 2003
season onwards. A similar competition - the FIAT Stilo Rally Cup - was
run in the <K throughout 2004 and 2005. At this point, F0AT <K realised
that the Stilo had greater potential and set about creating a team of
Group A cars to compete in the Wales Rally GB round of the World
Rally Championship and selected other events, including the British
Rally Championship.

Built by F0ATs competitions department, N Technology, CN04 JDF

is a genuine F0AT <K works car, number 039, and features a 214bhp

engine and five-speed dog gearbox. The car made its debut in the F0AT

Stilo Rally Cup in 2004, driven by Chris Davies and co-driver Nathan

Perry. It has also competed successfully in the Wales Rally GB, the

Manx 0nternational Rally, and the Pirelli 0nternational Rally. Other events

contested include the Welsh International Rally, Scottish Rally, Jim Clark

Rally, Rally of Yorkshire, and the South of England Rally.

Recent events entered include the Sunseeker Rally (x2), Help for

Heroes Rally, Goodwood (x2), Silverstone Classic, CarFest South, and

Bournemouth Wheels (this year). The car comes with its RAC logbook

and homologation papers, a V5C Registration Certificate, and current

MoT. A large quantity of spares parts comes with it also to include:

body panels, suspension and brake components, a gearbox, and 20

wheels/tyres.

£10,000 - 12,000

€12,000 - 14,000

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2004 FIAT STILO ABARTH GROUP A RALLY CAR

Registration no. CN04 JDF

Chassis no. ZFA19200000065417

• FIAT UK works car built by the
  factory's N Technology department


• Left-hand drive


• Wales Rally GB competitor


• Huge spares package


• Group A specification