Fiat 500

The Fiat 500 is a saloon-bodied road car with a rear positioned engine powering the rear wheels. The 2 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 0.5 litres. In this application it develops power and torque figures of 21 bhp (21.3 PS/15.7 kW) at 4000 rpm and 27 Nm (19.9 lbft/2.8 kgm) at 2500 rpm respectively. Its quoted weight at the kerb is 490 kg. The Fiat 500 is claimed to manage a maxiumum speed of 98 km/h which is 61 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
2972 mm
Weight
490 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.5 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
21.3 PS / 21 bhp / 15.7 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm / 19.9 ft.lb / 2.8 kgm @ 2500 rpm
Top speed
98 km/h / 61 mph

Fiat 500 specifications

Fiat 500 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1838 mm	72.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1118 mm	44 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1133 mm	44.6 inches
Length	2972 mm	117 inches
Width	1320 mm	52 inches
Height	1320 mm	52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	490 kg	1080 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.5 litre 479 cc (29.23 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	66 × 70 mm 2.6 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.94
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	21.3 PS (21 bhp) (15.7 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	27 Nm (19.9 ft·lb) (2.8 kgm) at 2500 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	32.7 kW/litre 44.5 ps/litre 43.8 bhp/litre 0.72 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	56.37 Nm/litre 0.68 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	708.3 kPa (102.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	239.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	98 km/h (61 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 43.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 31.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 42.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 31.29 kg/kW 52.27 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	319
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	5.4
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
Fiat 500 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.