Fiat Specifications
The Fiat 500 or “Cinquecento” (500 in Italian) as it has been affectionately called was produced in varying models from 1957 through 1975. These models included the F, R, L, N, D and K and came with factory engine sizes of 479cc, 499cc and 594cc depending on the model. There were also several aftermarket performance specialists, the two biggest of which were Abarth and Giannini who were able to increase the power and performance of the Fiat 500s to unbelievable heights, increasing the size of the engines to 595cc, 650cc, 695cc and 1100cc.
- Engine size: 479 cc (30.33 cubic inches)
- Fuel type: Gasoline
- Seats: 4
- Drive: Rear wheel
- Transmission: Manual, 4-speedEngine and transmission
- Engine location: Rear, longitudinal
- Displacement: 497 ccm (30.33 cubic inches)
- Engine type: Inline, 2 cylinder (twin)
- Max power: 18.00 PS (13 kW or 18 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min.
- Max torque: 27.00 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 19.9 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
- Compression: 9.0:1
- Bore x stroke: 67.4 x 70.0 mm (2.7 x 2.8 inches)
- Fuel system: Carburetor
- Valves per cylinder:2
- Lubrication system: Wet sump
- Gearbox: Manual, 4-speedSpeed and acceleration
- Power/weight ratio: 0.0353 PS/kg Exterior and interior
- Max no. of doors: 2
- Turn circle: 9 m (358.3 inches)
- Front tire dimensions: 125/80-R12
- Rear tire dimensions:125/80-R12
- Weight: 510 kg (1,124.4 pounds)
- Overall length: 3030 mm (119.3 inches)
- Overall width: 1330 mm (52.4 inches)
- Overall height: 1330 mm (52.4 inches)
- Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
- Wheelbase: 1850 mm (72.8 inches)
- Fuel capacity: 22.0 litres (5.81 gallons)
- Country of origin: Italy