2011 Abarth 500C

Abarth 500C is a car that has a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body style with a front mounted engine powering the front wheels. Its 1.4 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that produces 133 bhp (135 PS/99 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 206 N·m (152 lb·ft/21 kgm) at 3000 rpm. A 5 speed manual 'box supplies the power to the wheels. The Abarth 500C weighs a quoted 1150 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 205 km/h or 127 mph, claimed fuel consumption is 8.5/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 155.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 4 seats
Length
3657 mm
Weight
1150 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
1.4 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
135 PS / 133 bhp / 99 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
206 Nm / 152 ft.lb / 21 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 7.9 s
Top speed
205 km/h / 127 mph
Economy
8.5/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
155.0 CO₂ g/km

2011 Abarth 500C specifications

2011 Abarth 500C data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2300 mm	90.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1413 mm	55.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1407 mm	55.4 inches
Length	3657 mm	144 inches
Width	1627 mm	64.1 inches
Height	1488 mm	58.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.59
Kerb weight	1150 kg	2535 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code	312 A 1000
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.4 litre 1368 cc (83.48 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	72 × 84 mm 2.83 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.86
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	135 PS (133 bhp) (99 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	206 Nm (152 ft·lb) (21 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	72.5 kW/litre 98.6 ps/litre 97.2 bhp/litre 1.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	150.58 Nm/litre 1.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.8:1
Fuel system	MPFI
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1892.3 kPa (274.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	342 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	7.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	205 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 117.26 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 86.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 115.65 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.6 kg/kW 19.37 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	8.5/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	8.5/5.4/6.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	11.8/18.5/15.4 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	33.2/52.3/43.5 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	27.7/43.6/36.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	155.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	G
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	F
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	6½J x 16
Wheel size rear	6½J x 16
Tyres front	205/40 x 16
Tyres rear	205/40 x 16
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	284 mm
Rear brake diameter	240 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.87
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	354376
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2011 Abarth 500C added 2013-08-23. Last modified 2020-02-02.