Fiat Abarth 695 312

The Abarth 695 (type 312) is the peak of the Cinquecento sports family — not a successor to the 595 but the parallel top- and special-edition line (Biposto, Tributo, 70° Anniversario, Rivale and more) with up to 190 hp from the 1.4 T-Jet. Anyone after a 695 is after maximum character in miniature — often as a limited collector's piece.

The engine here too is the 312A1-Abarth (1.4 T-Jet turbo), sharpened to 180–190 hp in the 695 editions. Technically it shares the 595's strengths and weaknesses: a robust base engine, but prone to manifold cracks and turbo heat sensitivity. At the higher output the turbo is stressed even more — oil care and a cool-down after full load are not optional. The esseesse manifold is the recommended permanent fix here too.

Three themes define the 695. First the exhaust manifold (cracks, often early). Second the heavily loaded turbo. Third, and especially on the 695: collector value — many editions are limited, and full history and originality strongly determine the price.

Test drive: As on the 595, listen for manifold whistle and check boost, demand oil-care proof. On limited editions check equipment and numbering against the papers — originality is decisive here.

Market 2026: Regular 695 editions from around $17,000, sought-after limited models (Biposto, Tributo Ferrari) well above. The market rewards originality and low mileage.

Insider pick: A well-kept, ideally original 695 edition with documented maintenance and a retrofitted manifold. As many 695s are driven little, condition is often better than the 595 — but precisely then watch for long standstill and tyre age. For aficionados the most uncompromising mini Abarth, more collector's item than everyday car.