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DIESEL as in Diesel clothing, has collaborated with Fiat to create a special edition version of the new 500 minicar that will be produced in 10,000 copies over the next two years. Based on the Sport version, the ‘500 by Diesel’ is available in three exterior colors (olive green, black and brown). Unique exterior features include the aluminum trim on the bumpers, the protective strips on the door, the yellow brake calipers and the Diesel insignias. Likewise, the interior has been enhanced with special upholstery fabrics made from denim while the Diesel brand logo makes its appearance on the dashboard and the gear knob. The 500 by Diesel will be available with two petrol engines, a 69HP 1.2-liter and a 100HP 1.4-liter unit as well as a 1.3 Mutlijet turbo diesel delivering 75HP, with prices set at €15,000 for the 1.2 and at €17,000 for both the 1.4 and 1.3 Multijet variants. © Source: carscoop We need your comments below >>
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(from Fiat Press Release) Fiat 500 and Ferrari : two universal motoring icons which represent Made in Italy, one cute and the other exclusive. This is why the Maranello House has chosen the Fiat model as its courtesy car for its customers, who appreciate Italian style and like unique products. In actual fact, two hundred Fiat 500 have been manufactured exclusively for the Ferrari sales network and will be driving on all of Europes roads. Based on the Sport version and distinguished by the traditional red colour, the two hundred Fiat 500 specials are fitted with the lively 1.4 6v 100 bhp engine and offer specific tuning and exhaust in perfect harmony with the sporty spirit of the prancing horse: these two features are designed and made by Magneti Marelli, a leading components company in the Fiat Group which has supplied high-tech parts to Fiat and Ferrari for years. The same sporty theme can also be found in some aesthetic details such as the red calipers, sporty pedal set, special black...
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Dave Moore reviews the new classically styled Fiat 500 . © Source: youtube We need your comments below >>
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(from Fiat Press Release) FIAT 500 SELLS FOR Ј200,000 ! It has to be the most expensive Fiat 500 in the world – and at Ј200,000, it turned out to be one of the star lots at an amazing fund-raising charity auction in London last week.Generous donors from the ARK (Absolute Return for Kids) charity raised an incredible Ј25 million for children at a gala reception in the Royal Naval College, Greenwich on Thursday (5 June) with an auction which included the iconic Fiat. It wasn’t just any 500 though. This was one of four specially designed and painted examples of the supermini which took the art world by storm last year, designed and painted by acclaimed English artist Tracey Emin. The work, entitled ‘Dark, Dark, Dark’, was among lots which included diamonds, a safari holiday, a speaking role in actress Uma Thurman’s next film, Eloise in Paris, use of a luxury yacht, fashion pieces and other works of art. “We were very pleased with how the car was received,” says Charlotte Locks-Moro, the charity...
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Fiat ’s performance devision has released the first details of its new 147kW Fiat 500 r ace car. Developed by a team of Abarth engineers and designers, the ‘ 500 Abarth Assetto Corse ’ will campaign on race tracks across Europe in 2009. The Abarth version sports a full racing kit with a wider track, white 17’ special ultralight racing wheels, low ride, sports racing mirrors and a place for a number on the sides. It also receives a new, more aggressive front end with an aerodynamic chin spoiler, a white winged spoiler, dual exhaust outlets and Abarth branding. The Abarth heritage is also expressed with a thunderbolt logo on the side representing the brand’s racing image and a red band and four white checkers on the roof, just as on the winning Abarth 850TC version of the 1960s. Inside the ‘500 Abarth Assetto Corse’ gets the full race-spec roll-cage treatment, sports steering wheel, racing harness and an optimised racing position, shifting the racing seats closer toward the centre of the...
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(from Hamann Press Release) HAMANN sportivo - The lively tuning programme for the Fiat 500. Normally HAMANN -Motorsport is renowned as a tuning company for BMW and for refining sinfully expensive luxury cars. But sometimes the Laupheim-based technicians move off the beaten tracks and devote themselves to something completely unexpected – in this case the Fiat 500 . The HAMANN -technicians started with a lot of joy and enthusiasm for the cool little retro sports car and developed the extensive HAMANN sportivo–tuning programme. Striking 17-inch rims and a lively flag pattern optically emphasize the racy character of this little Italian. The strong sound of the HAMANN -sport exhaust system for the 1.4 litre petrol car also underlines this acoustically. A performance optimization for the diesel model, progressive chassis springs and a newly-developed braking system round out the racy appearance and provide a speedy joyride. The design wheel HM sportivo I stands for trendy mobile appearance...
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Here's a Fiat 500 that’s got a little bit extra – to boot! The Italian giant is setting its sights on the MINI Club-man with an estate version of its successful small car – and this is how it will look. Our exclusive pictures reveal the spacious new city challenger, which will hit showrooms in 2010. As you can see, it won’t rely on gimmicks used by its MINI rival, so there are no rear passenger doors, just a practical tailgate. The extended roofline boosts head-room in the back and frees up more luggage space, making this the most sensible 500 of the range. The compact estate is inspired by the small load-lugger from the Sixties, and could even carry the same Giardiniera badge worn by that model. Fiat will keep development costs to a minimum by using the same front end and wheelbase as found on the hatch. However, a slightly longer rear overhang, a more upright tail and a pair of neat alloy roof rails will set the new model apart. The Giardiniera won’t be the first 500 estate to appear...
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When we saw the Fiat 500 s going around Albert park prior to this year’s Australian Formula 1 grand prix, there was a sense of excitement from everyone, not only was Fiat back for good, but now it had a fighting chance. The current Fiat 500 range starts at $22,990 for the 1.2-litre 5-speed manual pop hatchback and goes all the way to $29,990 for the 1.4-litre lounge hatchback. But now there is a new variant, the Fiat 500 1.3 JTD Lounge. The 1.3-litre JTD Lounge comes in response to the changing attitude of the Australian market. Many more new-car-buyers are now aware of the benefits of diesel motors and given the rising price of petrol, it makes perfect sense. The small oil burner only uses 4.2-litres of diesel per 100 km and comes equipped with the best that Fiat has to offer in the 500 range. The 1.3-litre unit only weighs 130 kg and measures 50 cm long by 65 cm tall. According to Fiat , it will be able to travel around 250,000 km without needing any maintenance to the mechanical components...
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Wood has been largely superseded in recent years as a car-building material by, well, stuff that doesn't catch fire. Or snap. Or splinter. Mostly, anyhow. But that hasn't stopped Italian coachbuilder Castagna putting together the WoodyWagon (honest), a stretched Fiat 500 that might just give a few clues to the styling of the official estate Cinq, set to arrive later this year. We can't imagine it'll get the WoodyWagon's old-school grain panelling, but beneath that B&Q-chic exterior lurks a stretched chassis with a bigger boot and more upright tailgate - all of which seems to fit rather nicely with the 500s cheery, curvy lines. Castagna's engine modifications sound tasty, too. The 500's 1.4-litre 100bhp unit has been fitted with a supercharger, boosting power to 155mph and allowing the 500 to hit 60mph in under eight seconds. If you fancy an Abarth but suffer from an irrational phobia of scorpion decals, you know where to go. Castagna has also created a wood...
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Following leaked official images finding their way onto the web, Italian car maker Fiat has officially revealed its new Fiat 500 Abarth hot hatch. Set to make its first public appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the Abarth represents a high-performance edition of the outrageously popular Fiat 500 . The Abarth’s new 1.4-litre 16v petrol turbocharged engine delivers a maximum 99kW at 5500rpm and peak torque of 206Nm at 3000rpm in Sport mode, and 180Nm at 2500rpm in Normal mode. Like the original Fiat 500 upon which it is based, the Abarth variant will fully comply with future Euro 5 emissions standards. It has also adopted the new TTC (Torque Transfer Control) system, which improves the transfer of drive torque to the wheels, but, above all, ensures that the car behaves impeccably on bends, making it safer and more entertaining even with a sporty driving style. © Source: caradvice We need your comments below >>
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Fiat 500 is one of the most decorated cars, it has a long list of awards including the European COTY award. The model is about to get another trim, Fiat has confirmed that a convertible version of the 500 is on the anvil and could be unveiled this summer. Details on the convertible version are scarce, but engineers at Fiat will have to work overtime to ensure that the model does not loose the class leading five-star Euro NCAP occupancy rating. This in turn implies that Fiat may well go with a Targa trim for enhanced protection in the new model. © Source: automotto We need your comments below >>
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Fifty-eight journalist from twenty-two countries around Europe have voted the Fiat 500 as "European Car of the Year 2008" with 385 votes, ahead of the Mazda 2 (325 votes) and the Ford Mondeo (202). The cute subcompact was also in 57 of the 58 short lists and was voted first by jury members. Fiat has won already this award 12 times: Fiat 124 (1967), Fiat 128 (1970), Fiat 127 (1972), Lancia Delta (1980), Fiat Uno (1984), Fiat Tipo (1989), Fiat Punto (1995), Fiat Bravo/Brava (1996), Alfa 156 (1998), Alfa 147 (2001), Fiat Panda (2004) and the Fiat 500 (2008). The 500 is quite a success: up to date, 105,000 orders have been placed in Germany and Italy. The diesel version is including a Diesel Particullate Filter as a standard, and all engines satisfy the Euro V. © Source: autobloggreen We need your comments below >>
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