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1997 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo Race Car

Highlights

  • Auto Integrale development car with further upgrades 
  • Delivers over 370bhp 
  • Cambelt change and service in late 2024 
  • Only 3,500 miles on a new old stock engine
  • Road legal race car with extensive performance upgrades
  • Eligible for CSCC Modern Classics and Alfa Intermarque Series
  • Impressive track record, including a 3rd overall at VSCC Pomeroy Trophy
  • MOT to November 2025 

The Appeal

A race car you can drive on the road? It feels like the answer to a fever dream, but here we have exactly that. And it’s a cracker too - a Fiat Coupe with the firm’s warbling 20V five pot engine giving out over 370bhp. 
With its bright yellow paintwork you certainly won’t miss it on the track. It will be easy to spot it, thanks to the very high specification. This car began as a development project by renowned specialists Auto Integrale and has then been carefully evolved by the current long term keeper. 
The car’s specification has consistently delivered an impressive track performance, including third overall in the VSCC Pomeroy Trophy. It has raced across Europe including Spa and Silverstone and is reported to embarrass tough competition. 
The car was fitted with a new old stock engine 3,500 miles ago and runs a Turbo Technics T34 turbo, custom exhaust manifold, and Alcon brakes, amongst many other upgrades. 
This car is believed to be the UK’s only Fiat Coupe race car. With recent cambelt and service plus MOT to November 2025, it is ready for road and track. 
The vendor writes: 
“I bought the car from Auto Integrale in 2008, who used it as a development car. They fitted a bespoke exhaust manifold and uprated turbo as well as a charge intercooler and larger brakes. With the help of Auto Integrale I converted it into a road legal race car in 2010. They fitted a new old stock engine and an even larger turbo. I have competed in the car at Snetterton, Donington, Brands Hatch, Silverstone and Spa.
“It is an extremely quick and easy to drive road legal race car. Achieved 3:04 lap at Spa 1:26 at Donington, 1:25 on the old Snetterton. 3rd overall in Vintage Sports Car Club's Pomeroy Trophy. There is no other race prepared fiat coupe that I know of. This car embarasses much more expensive machinery on the track, and is just a dream to drive.”

The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 13th January 1997 
  • Three registered keepers 
  • Current keeper since January 2008 
  • MOT valid until 11th November 2025 with minor advisories to note 
  • Purchased from Auto Integrale in 2008 who used as a development car
  • Converted into a road-legal race car in 2010 with Auto Integrale's assistance
  • Extensive racing history at circuits such as Snetterton, Donington, Brands Hatch, Silverstone, and Spa
  • Achieved 3rd place at VSCC Pomeroy Trophy 
  • Eligible for CSCC Modern Classics (previously raced as invite in Future Classics) and Alfa Intermarque Series
  • Old MOTs as shown 
  • Various invoices since 2010 for repairs and improvements as shown 
  • V5C in current keeper’s name 
  • Photographs of car in action 
  • Cambelt change in October 2024 
  • Service and rocket cover set in November 2024 

The Condition

  • Smart yellow paintwork in good and very presentable general condition for age 
  • Paintwork shows some marks with others to be expected due to age and nature of car
  • Bodywork presents in good order with some minor points to note such as bubbling to nearside front arch 
  • Vendor advises there is a small dent on the rear offside wing and touch-ups on the front bumper and wheel arch
  • 17” Team Dynamics Pro Race wheels with Toyo R888 tyres
  • Fibreglass bonnet with original steel bonnet included
  • Interior stripped for racing with OMP roll cage and Cobra Imola Pro seat
  • Full cloth interior, roof lining, and trim panels included in good condition but not fitted
  • Underside in good order with no structural advisories on last MOT 

The Mechanics

  • Fiat 1,998cc 20V 5cyl engine with upgrades
  • 5spd manual gearbox 
  • New old stock engine fitted 3,500 miles ago 
  • Turbo Technics T34 turbo with 372bhp @6,600 rpm
  • Alcon paddle clutch and Blueflame 2.5” exhaust
  • Koni shocks with Eibach Pro Kit springs and Powerflex wishbone bushes
  • Alcon front brakes with Ferodo DS2500 pads
  • New cambelt, oil change, and alternator in November 2024
  • MOT to November 2025 with minor advisories to note 
  • No reported running or driving issues 
Mechanical specification: 
  • Maximum of 3,500 miles since new old stock engine. 
  • Delivers 372bhp @6,600 rpm (312bhp at the wheels) 
  • 339 lb torque @ 5,100 rpm 
  • Weighs: 1,195kg 
  • Mapped by FC Performance Turbo
  • Turbo technics T34 barrel bored to T38 plus roller bearings 
  • Injectors: 470cc 
  • TRE341 fuel pump and uprated wiring 
  • Con rods: APEC or Wossner 
  • Balanced crank and lightened flywheel 
  • Camshaft: Colombo & Bariani medium road 
  • Baffled sump
  • Clutch & cover: Alcon paddle 
  • Manifold: Custom tubular to fit turbo with 3” outlet 
  • Exhaust: Blueflame 2.5” 
  • Front shocks: Koni 
  • Rear shocks: Koni K8240-1149 
  • Sport Springs: Eibach 14002HA Pro Kit 
  • Wishbone bushes: Powerflex 
  • Rear anti roll bar: Whiteline 24mm heavy duty Sparco strut brace 
  • Front brakes: Alcon CRB304/28 calipers 
  • Pads: Ferodo DS2500 FRP1077H 
  • Intercooler: Walkers bespoke 
  • Boost controller: Gizmo MS-IBC 
  • Race Logic switchable traction control (0%, 5%, 10%, 20%, off) 
  • All lifters replaced
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Auction Details

  • Year1997
  • MakeFiat
  • ModelCoupe
  • ColourYellow
  • Odometer92,426 Miles
  • Engine size1998cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownGuildford
  • CountySurrey
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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