New Fiat 500 !!
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New Fiat 500 !!
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It looks great. Can't wait to see it in the flesh.
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I can't wait for this car. I'm getting one next year. Hopefully the Abarth if it's not beyond my price range.
I've set up a facebook group for the new 500 which I plan on keeping updated with new information. Join here if you're interested: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3069545596
I've set up a facebook group for the new 500 which I plan on keeping updated with new information. Join here if you're interested: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3069545596
Very interesting video.
Truly horrible colour combinations inside there though, perhaps they are just playing?
Obviously a gussied-up Panda.
I love this little car, and the Abarth will doubtless be fun - but a price range of between £11000 and £15000 - I don't see the quality of materials to justify this?!
And I don't like black. Where is the light blue one with the cream dashboard, like the one my Italian friend drives? I know - light blue is going to be a very popular colour and Fiat is majoring on it - GOOD.
Truly horrible colour combinations inside there though, perhaps they are just playing?
Obviously a gussied-up Panda.
I love this little car, and the Abarth will doubtless be fun - but a price range of between £11000 and £15000 - I don't see the quality of materials to justify this?!
And I don't like black. Where is the light blue one with the cream dashboard, like the one my Italian friend drives? I know - light blue is going to be a very popular colour and Fiat is majoring on it - GOOD.
TroyO
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Fiat 500 Abarth in testing. It sounds great.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/spyshotvideos/208925/fiat_500_abarth.html
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http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/spyshotvideos/208925/fiat_500_abarth.html
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In this Planete Fiat forum thread there's a link to a PDF file with specifications, interior trims and paint colours:
http://www.planete-fiat.com/05-30-07_500_14556_1.pdf
Using Google to translate Italian into English reveals that there will apparently be three engines initially (1.2 8v, 1.4 16v petrol, 1.3 Multijet 75 diesel; all Euro 5 compliant) plus two (I think) main trim levels (Lounge and Sport) together with a list of optional extras including foglights, automatic climate control, parking sensors, electric "Sky Wind" sunroof, red brake calipers for the 1.4 16v, "Interscope Sound System" hi-fi upgrade, chrome plated wing (?) mirror caps, Dualogic automatic gearbox for the petrol engines (not yet available), Blue and Me sat nav, etc.
Looking good! :slayer:
http://www.planete-fiat.com/05-30-07_500_14556_1.pdf
Using Google to translate Italian into English reveals that there will apparently be three engines initially (1.2 8v, 1.4 16v petrol, 1.3 Multijet 75 diesel; all Euro 5 compliant) plus two (I think) main trim levels (Lounge and Sport) together with a list of optional extras including foglights, automatic climate control, parking sensors, electric "Sky Wind" sunroof, red brake calipers for the 1.4 16v, "Interscope Sound System" hi-fi upgrade, chrome plated wing (?) mirror caps, Dualogic automatic gearbox for the petrol engines (not yet available), Blue and Me sat nav, etc.
Looking good! :slayer:
Just adding to the above, here:s the performance data (translated from Italian).
All engines are Euro 5 compliant. But, as we're not getting the 1.2 in the UK only the diesel model will be exempt from London's congestion charge in the future.
1.2 8v......
Power: 69 bhp
Top speed: 99 mph
0 to 62mph: 12.9 seconds
Fuel consumption: 55 mpg
CO2 emissions: 119 g/km
UK tax band: B
1.4 16v......
Power: 100 bhp
Top speed: 112 mph
0 to 62mph: 10.5 seconds
Fuel consumption: 45 mpg
CO2 emissions: 149 g/km
UK tax band: C
1.3 Diesel......
Power: 75 bhp
Top speed: 102 mph
0 to 62mph: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption: 67 mpg
CO2 emissions: 111 g/km
UK tax band: B
Dimensions......
Length: 3546 mm
Width: 1627 mm
Height: 1488 mm
Wheelbase? 2300 mm
Seats: 4
Luggage Space: 170 litres
All engines are Euro 5 compliant. But, as we're not getting the 1.2 in the UK only the diesel model will be exempt from London's congestion charge in the future.
1.2 8v......
Power: 69 bhp
Top speed: 99 mph
0 to 62mph: 12.9 seconds
Fuel consumption: 55 mpg
CO2 emissions: 119 g/km
UK tax band: B
1.4 16v......
Power: 100 bhp
Top speed: 112 mph
0 to 62mph: 10.5 seconds
Fuel consumption: 45 mpg
CO2 emissions: 149 g/km
UK tax band: C
1.3 Diesel......
Power: 75 bhp
Top speed: 102 mph
0 to 62mph: 12.5 seconds
Fuel consumption: 67 mpg
CO2 emissions: 111 g/km
UK tax band: B
Dimensions......
Length: 3546 mm
Width: 1627 mm
Height: 1488 mm
Wheelbase? 2300 mm
Seats: 4
Luggage Space: 170 litres
Have Italian prices been revealed yet.
Fiat claim it is selling well (They would say that wouldn't they)
http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/06/03/afx3782399.html
How much are the Italians paying for the little blighters?
Fiat claim it is selling well (They would say that wouldn't they)
http://www.forbes.com/business/feeds/afx/2007/06/03/afx3782399.html
How much are the Italians paying for the little blighters?
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Anybody know what the kerb weight is going to be?
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Nice touch:
Available after the launch.
Diffuser of fragrances (50901710 black, 50901870 ivory) The diffuser of fragrances is an innovative object, inserted in the centre console, it emits pleasant smells to the inside of the car: fragrances: "agrumata summer", "essence of the night", "fresh air".
The customer is able to select the power of the fragrance with two buttons "+"and "-" and to show the level of fragrance there is visual distribution through three leds
Available after the launch.
Diffuser of fragrances (50901710 black, 50901870 ivory) The diffuser of fragrances is an innovative object, inserted in the centre console, it emits pleasant smells to the inside of the car: fragrances: "agrumata summer", "essence of the night", "fresh air".
The customer is able to select the power of the fragrance with two buttons "+"and "-" and to show the level of fragrance there is visual distribution through three leds
I suppose, if you smoke, or vomit in the car or spill milk a lot, but...?
Anyway. Looking at the choice of interior colours, I was not much impressed. I seemed to see shades of grey or dark blue. What about the red, or light blue, or any of the other myriad choices supposed to be available? Later I suppose.
I like the light blue paint though, and the white.
This is a very charming little car and should sell in bucketloads. Now, let's see the prices...oh, and how soon before the new twin cylinder turbo motors, does anyone know?
Anyway. Looking at the choice of interior colours, I was not much impressed. I seemed to see shades of grey or dark blue. What about the red, or light blue, or any of the other myriad choices supposed to be available? Later I suppose.
I like the light blue paint though, and the white.
This is a very charming little car and should sell in bucketloads. Now, let's see the prices...oh, and how soon before the new twin cylinder turbo motors, does anyone know?
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