Fiat 500 e (312) 24 kWh (113 Hp) Electric
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)
e (312) Overview:
Fiat 500 (e (312)). With a weight of 1352 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 142 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (198 L); may require careful packing.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C (312): 2011 - 2015).
| General: |
| Brand: | Fiat |
| Model: | 500 |
| Generation: | e (312) |
| Modification (Engine): | 24 kWh (113 Hp) Electric |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | BEV (Electric Vehicle) |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Electricity |
| Maximum speed: | 142 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12 kg/Hp, 83.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.8 kg/Nm, 147.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1352 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 198 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3617 mm mm [71mm more] |
| Width: | 1628 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Height: | 1527 mm mm [39mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2301 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Front track: | 1407 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1397 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 114 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.5 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | One electric motor drives the front wheels. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 1 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 279.4x22.1 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 238.76x10.16 mm [above average] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 185/55 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 5.5J x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Spring Strut, Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring |
| Electric: |
| Gross battery capacity: | 24 kWh |
| Battery technology: | Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) |
| Battery location: | Below the floor, between front and rear seats |
| System power: | 113 Hp |
| System torque: | 199 Nm |
| All-electric range: | 135.2 km |
| Electric motor power: | 113 Hp |
| Electric motor Torque: | 199 Nm |
| Average Energy consumption: | 18.7 kWh/100 km |
| Electric motor location: | Front, Transverse |
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