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Dacia 500

1985 – 1992 Romania

Dacia built the 500 from 1985 to 1992. Only one version was offered: the 0.5 4MT, good for 22 hp. It uses just 3.3 L/100 km. It weighs only 590 kg.

Dacia 500
Body styleNot specified
Production1985 – 1992
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power22 hp
0–100 km/h45.0 s
Top speed106 km/h
Fuel economy3.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
0.5 4MT (22 HP)
0.5 L · 2 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 22 hp 45.0 s 106 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L2
Displacement
499 cm3 (30 ci)
Power
16.2 KW @ 5500 RPM22 HP @ 5500 RPM22 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
25 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM34 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
66 mph (106 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
45 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
125 SR12

Dimensions

Length
116.1 in (2949 mm)
Width
55.5 in (1410 mm)
Height
53.2 in (1351 mm)
Front/rear Track
47.2/47.2 in (1,199/1,199 mm)
Wheelbase
75.4 in (1915 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.43

Weight

Unladen Weight
1301 lbs (590 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2006 lbs (910 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
71.3 mpg US (3.3 L/100Km)
Length2,949 mm
Width1,410 mm
Height1,351 mm
Wheelbase1,915 mm
Curb weight590 kg
Torque34 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.