1972 Fiat 500

The 500 is an automobile from Fiat, with rear wheel drive, a rear mounted engine and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body style. The 2 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 0.6 litres. In this application it produces power and torque figures of 17.8 bhp (18 PS/13.3 kW) at 4000 rpm and 36 Nm (26.6 lbft/3.7 kgm) at 2800 rpm respectively. The power is delivered to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual transmission. Its claimed kerb weight is 525 kg. The Fiat 500 is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
2970 mm
Weight
525 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.6 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
18 PS / 17.8 bhp / 13.3 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
36 Nm / 26.6 ft.lb / 3.7 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
100 km/h / 62 mph

1972 Fiat 500 specifications

1972 Fiat 500 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1840 mm	72.4 inches
Track/tread (front)	1120 mm	44.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1135 mm	44.7 inches
Length	2970 mm	116.9 inches
Width	1320 mm	52 inches
Height	1325 mm	52.2 inches
Ground clearance	125 mm	4.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	525 kg	1157 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	22 litres	4.8 [5.8] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Fiat
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.6 litre 594 cc (36.248 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	73.5 × 70 mm 2.89 × 2.76 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.05
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	18 PS (17.8 bhp) (13.3 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	36 Nm (26.6 ft·lb) (3.7 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	22.3 kW/litre 30.4 ps/litre 30 bhp/litre 0.49 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	60.61 Nm/litre 0.73 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 Weber 24 IMB carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	761.6 kPa (110.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	2
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	297 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	100 km/h (62 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 34.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 PS/kg 25.28 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 33.9 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 39.55 kg/kW 66.07 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	4J x 12
Wheel size rear	4J x 12
Tyres front	125-12
Tyres rear	125-12
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	4.87
general
Carfolio.com ID	739134
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	6.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1972 Fiat 500 added 2022-04-15. Last modified 2022-04-15.