Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
100HP
Torque
131Nm
Consumption
6.1l/100
Emissions
140g/km
0-100 km/h
10.5s
Top Speed
182km/h
Weight
1005kg
Price
13,150€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
73.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500 Pop 1.4 16v 100 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Fiat 500 is not just a car; it's the reincarnation of a myth, a piece of the Italian 'dolce vita' adapted for the 21st century. This version with the 1.4-liter, 100-horsepower engine represents the perfect balance between its irresistible design charm and a heart that beats with energy, promising a driving experience full of character and joy.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the little 500 feels lively and playful. Its 100 horsepower begs to be taken to high revs, where the 1.4 16v engine shows its true temperament, accompanied by the precise feel of its six-speed manual gearbox. It's an agile car, almost like a go-kart, that glides through city traffic with astonishing ease. The suspension is firm, communicating every detail of the asphalt and turning every journey into a small urban adventure.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a masterpiece of nostalgia and modernity. Every curve, every round headlight, and every chrome detail is a tribute to the 1957 classic, but with a contemporary execution that makes it timeless. Inside, the magic continues with a dashboard matching the body color and a single, large speedometer that concentrates all the information, creating a minimalist and chic atmosphere. It's a car that makes you smile and feel special.
Technology and features
For its time, the Fiat 500 offered technology focused on the driving experience. The 100 hp engine was a gem for a car of its size, and the electric power steering with 'City' mode made maneuvering incredibly easy. Although its focus wasn't on large screens, it did incorporate modern safety features and a well-tuned chassis with disc brakes on all four wheels, something not so common in its segment. It was technology at the service of fun.
Competition
In the ring of city cars with soul, its main contender was, without a doubt, the MINI Cooper, another resurrected retro icon. It also competed with more pragmatic models like the Ford Ka or the Renault Twingo. However, none of them managed to capture the purely Italian essence and overflowing charisma of the 500, which played in an emotional league of its own, winning over those who sought design and personality above all else.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 1.4 100 hp is a purely passionate purchase. It's a car that chooses you as much as you choose it. It sacrifices some space and practicality in favor of an unparalleled style and a sparkling, fun driving experience. It's the ideal city companion, a design object on wheels that celebrates the joy of living and, more than a decade later, continues to turn heads and steal hearts.