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===Recent Changes===  
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*For 2009, Fiat unveiled a hi-po version of their hit minicar dubbed the '''Fiat 500 Abarth'''. The car features new aggressive bodywork and a turbocharged version of Fiat's 1.4 litre ''Fire'' 16v Petrol engine producing 135 bhp (100kW) at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 152 lb-ft (206Nm) at 3,000 rpm in ‘Sport’ mode. In normal mode the car produces only 133 pound feet of torque at 2,500 rpm. The icing on the cake is Fiat's new Torque Transfer Control.[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080218.016/fiat-500-abarth-first-details][http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/18/geneva-08-preview-official-specs-leaked-on-fiat-500-abarth/]
*For 2009, Fiat unveiled a hi-po version of their hit minicar dubbed the '''Fiat 500 Abarth'''. The car features new aggressive bodywork and a turbocharged version of Fiat's 1.4 litre ''Fire'' 16v Petrol engine producing 135 bhp (100kW) at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 152 lb-ft (206Nm) at 3,000 rpm in ‘Sport’ mode. In normal mode the car produces only 133 pound feet of torque at 2,500 rpm. The icing on the cake is Fiat's new Torque Transfer Control, a system that allows the car to hug corners rather lose control from the torque steer.[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9080218.016/fiat-500-abarth-first-details][http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/18/geneva-08-preview-official-specs-leaked-on-fiat-500-abarth/]
   
   
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Revision as of 08:48, 19 February 2008

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Fiat Nuova 500
Fiat
aka Nuova Cinquecento
Production 2007 - present
Class subcompact
Body Style 2-door, 4-seat hatchback
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Weight 2050 lb
Transmission 5-speed Manual
6-speed Manual
Engine 0.9 litre turbocharged Inline-2
1.4 litre Inline-4, 16 valves
Power 110 hp @ N/A rpm
N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

98 hp @ N/A rpm
97 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar Mini Cooper
Smart ForTwo
Nissan Micra
Suzuki Swift
Ford Fiesta
Designer Roberto Giolito

The Fiat Nouva 500 is Fiat's retro-futuristic subcompact homage to its iconic Fiat 500 model. It is brand new for 2008 and both public and critical reception has been favorable.

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Recent Changes

  • For 2009, Fiat unveiled a hi-po version of their hit minicar dubbed the Fiat 500 Abarth. The car features new aggressive bodywork and a turbocharged version of Fiat's 1.4 litre Fire 16v Petrol engine producing 135 bhp (100kW) at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 152 lb-ft (206Nm) at 3,000 rpm in ‘Sport’ mode. In normal mode the car produces only 133 pound feet of torque at 2,500 rpm. The icing on the cake is Fiat's new Torque Transfer Control, a system that allows the car to hug corners rather lose control from the torque steer.[1][2]

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The Nuova 500 has recently received an overall EuroNCAP score of 35 points, good for a five-star crash safety rating. The 500 boasts two dual stage front airbags, two front side airbags, two window-bags and a driver's knee airbag, all as standard equipment. It also has active safety systems included such as ABS, ESP and EBD. [3]

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