At the beginning of June 1983 also the top version of the Ritmo, the Abarth, was restyled and its power increased. Thus was born the 130TC; the engine is the 1995cc 130 horsepower type 138AR2.000. Compared to the 125TC the car receives several mechanical improvements, including a stronger clutch. Lighter than the previous version, the 130TC has better performance and lower consumption.