1958 Fiat 500 specifications

1958 Fiat 500 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 1840 mm 72.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1120 mm 44.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1130 mm 44.5 inches
Length 2970 mm 116.9 inches
Width 1320 mm 52 inches
Height 1324 mm 52.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 500 kg 1102 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
500 cc
(30.512 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 67.4 × 70 mm
2.65 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output 18.3 PS (18 bhp) (13.4 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 30 Nm (22.1 ft·lb) (3.1 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 26.8 kW/litre
36.5 ps/litre
36 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 60 Nm/litre
0.73 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.1:1
Fuel system 1 We carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 754 kPa (109.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 250 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
36.5 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
26.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
37.25 kg/kW
62.22 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.88
Final drive ratio 5.10
general
Carfolio.com ID38621
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 5.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Fiat 500 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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