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Fiat 500

1957 – 1960 Italy

The Fiat 500 dates from the 1950s: Fiat built it from 1957 to 1960. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 13 to 22 hp. The most economical version uses just 4.5 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 470 kg.

Fiat 500
Body styleNot specified
Production1957 – 1960
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power13 – 22 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed85 – 105 km/h
Fuel economy4.5 – 5.2 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
0.5L 4MT (13 HP)
0.5 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 13 hp — 85 4-speed manual
0.5L 4MT (22 HP)
0.5 L · 2 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 22 hp — 105 4-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L2
Displacement
479 cm3 (29 ci)
Power
9.5 KW @ 4000 RPM13 HP @ 4000 RPM13 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
20 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM27 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
53 mph (85 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
125 - 12

Dimensions

Length
116.9 in (2969 mm)
Width
52 in (1321 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
44.1/44.7 in (1,120/1,135 mm)
Wheelbase
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight
1036 lbs (470 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
1499 lbs (680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L2
Displacement
499 cm3 (30 ci)
Power
15.8 KW @ 4600 RPM21.5 HP @ 4600 RPM21 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
28 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM38 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
65 mph (105 km/h)

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Drums
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
125 - 12

Dimensions

Length
116.9 in (2969 mm)
Width
52 in (1321 mm)
Height
52.2 in (1326 mm)
Front/rear Track
44.1/44.7 in (1,120/1,135 mm)
Wheelbase
72.4 in (1839 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.5

Weight

Unladen Weight
1124 lbs (510 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
1499 lbs (680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
Length2,969 mm
Width1,321 mm
Height1,326 mm
Wheelbase1,839 mm
Curb weight470 – 510 kg
Torque27 – 38 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.