A new Fiat 500 was announced by Italian automaker Fiat on May 5, 2006 andwas launched officially on July 4, 2007 with 250,000 in attendance. This was the largest launch party held in the last ten years, a testament to the 500's huge popularity The car was displayed in the squares of 30 cities in
The car is produced at the moment only in Poland, by Fiat Auto Poland alongside a sister model, the second generation Ford Ka due for release in 2008, and the other city car in the Fiat range, the Panda.
The 500 is almost identical to the concept car Trepiùno, presented in 2004. Strictly a four-seater, three-door hatchback and about the same length as the Panda, it is intended to compete both in the city car market and the "fashion car" niche market. The 500 may be badged in different markets as the Fiat 500, the Fiat Nuovo 500, or the Fiat Cinquecento.
The 500 is available with three different trim levels: Pop, Lounge and Sport. Customers can choose also between 15 interior trims, 9 wheel options, 19 decals and 12 body colours. There are over 500,000 different personalized combinations of the 500 that can be made by adding all kinds of accessories, decals, interior and exterior colours and trims. The car is also available with Blue&Me Navigation system.
Engine
Engine Straight 4
Engine Location Front , transversely mounted
Displacement 1.368 liter / 83.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke 72.0 mm (2.8 in) / 84.0 mm (3.3 in)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Fuel injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Front wheel drive
Dimensions
Length / Width / Height 3550 mm (139.8 in) / 1650 mm (65 in) / 1490 mm (58.7 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2300 mm (90.6 in) / N/A / N/A
Performance figures
Power 100 bhp / 75 KW
BHP/Liter 73 bhp / liter
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