Fiat 500 C (312) 1.2 8V (69 Hp)


Fiat 500:

The Fiat 500 is an economy / city car that was manufactured and marketed by Fiat Automobiles from 1957 until 1975. It was sold as a two-door semi-convertible or saloon car and as a three-door panel van or estate car.
Launched as the Nuova 500 in July 1957, as a successor to the 500 "Topolino", it was an inexpensive and practical small car. Measuring 2,970 mm long, originally powered by a rear-mounted 479 cc two-cylinder air-cooled engine, the 500 was 245 mm smaller than the Fiat's 600, launched two years earlier, and is considered one of the first purpose-designed city cars....(Read more on Wikipedia)

C (312) Overview:

Fiat 500 (C (312)). With 102 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (75 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Nuova: 1973 - 1976).

General:
Brand:Fiat
Model:500
Generation:C (312)
Modification (Engine):1.2 8V (69 Hp)
Start of production:2009
End of production:2015
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Cabriolet
Seats:4
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:69 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:55.6 Hp/l [worst than previous generation]
Torque:102 Nm @ 3000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:169A4000 More details about the engine 169A4000
Engine displacement:1242
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Inline
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:2.8 l
Coolant:4.85 l
Engine layout:Front, Transverse
Cylinder Bore:70.8 mm
Piston Stroke:78.9 mm
Compression ratio:11:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Space:
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:185 l
Fuel tank capacity:35 l
Size:
Length:3546 mm
Width:1627 mm
Height:1488 mm
Wheelbase:2300 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Tires size175/65 R14; 185/55 R15

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