Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
69HP
Torque
102Nm
Consumption
5l/100
Emissions
115g/km
0-100 km/h
12.9s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
940kg
Price
14,200€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
51 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500 Sport 1.2 69 CV Dualogic (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Fiat 500 is not just a car, it's the reincarnation of an icon, a piece of the Italian 'dolce vita' adapted for the 21st century. This Sport version with the Dualogic gearbox promises to combine unmistakable retro style with the comfort of clutchless driving, creating an urban machine with a heart full of charisma and personality.
Driving experience
With 69 horsepower, the Fiat 500 Sport doesn't aim to break speed records, but to bring smiles to every urban journey. Its 1.2 engine is willing, and its lightness makes it an agile and tremendously fun toy in traffic. The Dualogic gearbox, a robotized manual, requires an adaptation period; it lacks the smoothness of a modern automatic but offers a peculiar and engaging driving experience.
Design and aesthetics
Design is its soul and its greatest selling point. Every line of the Fiat 500 is a tribute to the 1957 classic, a time capsule on wheels that radiates optimism and style. Its tiny size makes it perfect for the city, while the interior, with its large central speedometer and dashboard matching the body color, is a cozy and charming space. It's a car that makes you feel special.
Technology and features
The onboard technology reflects its philosophy: simple, functional, and without unnecessary complications. For its time, its equipment was adequate, but its true distinctive technological feature is the Dualogic transmission. This solution sought to offer the convenience of an automatic without the cost of a conventional gearbox. The 500 focuses on the pure driving experience, leaving modern distractions aside.
Competition
In the universe of stylish city cars, the Fiat 500 faced titans like the MINI, which offered a sportier drive and a more premium positioning. It also competed with the Ford Ka of the same generation, with which it shared a platform but not charisma, and with the Renault Twingo, which focused on practicality. However, none managed to capture the retro magic of the 500.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 Sport Dualogic is a purely emotional purchase. It's an imperfect car when analyzed logically, with limited space and a gearbox with a character of its own. But if you listen to your heart, it's a gem. It's the ideal companion for the concrete jungle, a fashion accessory on wheels that celebrates the joy of living and driving. Its legacy is not measured in performance, but in the happiness it conveys.