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2012 FIAT 500
$15,500 - $23,500Starting MSRP
Gucci Black
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
29 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Convertible, Coupe, Hatchback
Seatings
4 Seats
Overview
FIAT's 500 for America delivers Italian panache with an enthusiastic punch. A standard 1.4L 4-cylinder engine delivers 101 horsepower. Not a lot of power, but the 500 weighs just over 2300 lbs. The car is front-wheel drive and comes with 4-wheel...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
Available in Europe since 2007-- the brand-new FIAT 500 arrives in North America for the 2012 model year.
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Specs
EPA Classification: Minicompact Car
Number of Passenger Doors: 2
Engine Order Code: EAB
Engine Type: Gas I4
Displacement: 1.4L/83
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 101 @ 6500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 98 @ 4000
Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: DF1
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 4.04
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.37
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.55
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.15
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.85
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.67
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.19
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.10
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 32
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 105
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 4.6
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 2486
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Twist Beam Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): - TBD -
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 10.1 x 0.9
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 9.4 x 0.4
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: T1A
Rear Tire Order Code: T1A
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 185/55R15
Rear Tire Size: 185/55R15
Spare Tire Size:
Front Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in): 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 30.6
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 10.5
Wheelbase (in): 90.6
Length, Overall (in): 139.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 64.1
Height, Overall (in): 59.8
Track Width, Front (in): 55.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 55.0
Min Ground Clearance (in): 4.6
Liftover Height (in): 27.7
Trunk Volume (ft³): 5.4
Passenger Capacity: 4
Passenger Volume (ft³): 76.2
Front Head Room (in): 38.6
Front Leg Room (in): 40.7
Front Shoulder Room (in): 49.4
Front Hip Room (in): 47.9
Second Head Room (in): 36.8
Second Leg Room (in): 31.7
Second Shoulder Room (in): 46.4
Second Hip Room (in): 42.0
Vehicle Name: FIAT 500
Body Style: Hatchback
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: 7
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 6.5
Pricing
This model has 8 different trims.
MSRP
$23,500
Invoice
$22,495
Description
1.4L/83, 101 @ 6500, Automatic
Fuel Economy
This model has 8 different trims.
City
27 MPG
Hwy
32 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Description
1.4L/83, 101 @ 6500, Automatic
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