17th Sep 2002, 22:50
Get the Abarth engine, if you can. Whatever the cost! If you do not like it, it is always a good investment. Here in Denmark it cost from a 1000 euros and up wards, even in mediocre condition. Because of the crankshaft, the connection rods, the cylinder head and the rocker box with its integral manifold for the double-carburettor (get that too!), it is what the Cooper-engine is for the BMC A!
27th Feb 2004, 05:54
Believe it or not, this man that wrote this review bought another A112 Abarth in January 2004!
NOW THAT IS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!
29th Jun 2005, 19:19
A beautiful car, if a little complicated when it comes to reliability. Fun to the extreme I used to street race one in Athens, great fun, if anyone knows the official 0-60mph please contact me!
Sativ27@hotmail.com.
4th Oct 2026, 03:38
Agree that this car is much better with the Abarth engine, but whether it’s a good investment really depends on what you want to use it for; if you plan to keep it for a lifetime, then it might well be.
That said, you have to be prepared for a lot of maintenance. Like any Italian car, it may be beautiful, but it demands a great deal of attention.
Aside from the rust issues, the brakes and clutch weren't great to begin with, and the engine, while fast and fun, can be a bit of a gamble.
Still, it’s a lovely car that works well for restoration and weekend driving.
17th Jul 2001, 11:18
I'm about to buy an Autobianchi A 112 with the less powerful 58HP engine. Do you think 826,64 euros is a good price? The engine runs good, but there is a bit of rust at the doors (nice colours: red car with black hood).
For the price of 1180,91 euros I get the same car with the 70HP engine, is it worth the money?
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