As of today, the Fiat 500 hatchback and 500C cabriolet models can be ordered in Italy with the most powerful version of the 0.9-liter TwinAir engine developing 105 hp. Until now, Fiat 500 models were only available with the 85hp version of the two-cylinder engine .
When equipped with the new engine, the Fiat 500 hatch sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 10 seconds and reaches a top speed of 188 km/h (117 mph). Fuel economy is 4.2 l/100 km on the combined cycle, with CO2 emissions rated at 99 g/km. The new engine is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox and adds to the existing 69HP 1.2 and 85HP 0.9 TwinAir gasoline units, the 85HP 1.3 MultiJet II diesel and the 1.2 EasyPower (LPG/petrol).
The new engine can be combined with the Lounge, S and GQ equipment grades, with list prices in Italy varying between €16,181 ($22,275) for the 500 Lounge and €21,525 ($29,620) for the 500C GQ range-topping model.
Fiat has also announced the introduction of the new 120HP 1.6 MultiJet II diesel engine on the 500L , 500L Living and 500L Trekking models. The engine uses a variable geometry turbocharger and a third-generation Common Rail system, allowing it to deliver 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque at 1,500 rpm. List prices in Italy vary from €21,525 for the 500L Pop, Star and Easy trim levels to €23,894 ($32,875) for the range-topping 500L Living Lounge.
By Dan Mihalascu
