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In collaboration with Pablo Lücker, Abarth introduces the unique 'Scorpion Skin' edition exclusively in the Netherlands. The scorpion symbolizes the car brand because of the similarities with its well-known properties; small, fast and powerful. Less well-known is that a scorpion sheds an average of 16 times in its life and that its skin glows in the dark. Pablo Lücker placed this characteristic at the heart of the design of this 'one off art car', allowing his signature visible even in the middle of the night. Abarth will auction the special Scorpion Skin during an event in October and thereby support the KWF.
As a nod to a sporty striping, Lücker's signature forms two broad lines over the compact sports car. Pablo Lücker created a very special design in his characteristic and urban luxury style. The design reflects the rich history of Abarth and, just as special, gives light in the dark. This makes the Scorpion Skin a unique appearance. The lacquer has a 'scorpion touch', which is enriched with the luminous characteristics of scorpion skin.
Auction for the benefit of KWF Kankerbestrijding
Several clinical studies are currently underway to see whether the scorpion's venom can be used in the fight against cancer. The disease has many victims, including the founder of the car brand Carlo Abarth, who died in 1979. Abarth will auction the special Scorpion Skin during an event in October 2018 and thereby support the fight against cancer by the Dutch Cancer Society. The auction of this unique art car will take place at a private event. Via the Abarth website (www.abarth.nl/scorpion-skin) interested parties can sign up for updates on Abarth, Scorpion Skin and the auction.
Contemporary artist Pablo Lücker: “It was fantastic to contribute to the development of this special Abarth. I think it's great that I have been able to combine my passion for art with my passion for cars together with a great brand like Abarth. I have really worked with innovative techniques to realize the Scorpion Skin and I also learn from that – as a person and as an artist. Technically there is as much as possible; designing cars, creating art and making our own lives easier. Well, then you're going to hope that it will soon be technically possible to finally beat cancer? Abarth supports the KWF with this project, I can't think of a better goal. If I can contribute to that, I am happy to do so.”
“We dedicate the special Scorpion Skin edition to the founder, Carlo Abarth,” says Robbert van den Heuvel, Communication Manager Abarth. “With this car, we bring the origin of Abarth, his constellation the Scorpio, to life in a new way. From every nut to every brushstroke of Pablo, this Scorpion Skin exudes what Abarth stands for. We have worked with great pleasure and dedication on this special art project and hopefully this will be reflected in the proceeds of the car. The more this yields, the more we can donate to the KWF.”
Jan Willem Forch, Recruitment Manager KWF Kankerbestrijding: “We make every effort to reduce cancer, promote healing and improve the quality of life. Conducting cancer research, in which new techniques are investigated, is essential for this. To fund this, we depend on donations and fundraisers like this one. Together we make it possible to fight cancer.”
Abarth Scorpion Skin
Abarth owes the 'toxic' character of the compact sports car to its 1.4 liter turbo petrol engine that produces 160 hp, 230 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h in 7,3 seconds and a top speed of 216 km/h. The high-performance Abarth Record Monza exhaust system, Xenon headlights and the matt black 17” 'Formula' alloy wheels with perforated and ventilated brake discs behind them give it a sporty appearance.
There is no lack of luxury in the completely black interior. It is equipped with leather-trimmed sports seats, Beats® audio system, automatic air conditioning, the state-of-the-art UconnectTM navigation system with 7” HD touchscreen (DAB+, six speakers, Bluetooth® with audio streaming, USB/AUX- gates and Live services), parking sensors and a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel with 12 o'clock markings.
Source: MSL Group press release
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