Especificaciones y análisis del Fiat 500
Power
85HP
Torque
145Nm
Consumption
4l/100
Emissions
92g/km
0-100 km/h
11s
Top Speed
173km/h
Weight
1015kg
Price
15,428€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
185 L
35 L
62.5 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Fiat 500 Sport 0.9 Turbo TwinAir 85 CV Dualogic (2010-2011)
General description
The Fiat 500 Sport with the TwinAir engine is much more than a car; it's a statement of intent. It revives the spirit of the original 'Cinquecento' with a bold commitment to technology and design, encapsulated in a tiny two-cylinder engine that promises efficiency and unparalleled character. It's an icon that dared to be different in a sea of conventional city cars.
Driving experience
Driving this 500 is a unique sensory experience. The characteristic purr and slight vibration of the two-cylinder engine connect you with the mechanics in a way few modern cars can. In the city, it's an agile and fun mouse, perfect for weaving through traffic. Its 85 horsepower is surprisingly energetic thanks to the turbo, although the Dualogic gearbox, with its pauses when shifting, takes some getting used to. It's not a pure sports car, but every journey feels special and full of life.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure 'dolce vita'. A masterful reinterpretation that captivates at first sight, with rounded lines and a friendly face that seems to smile. The Sport version adds a touch of mischief with specific bumpers and larger wheels. Inside, the body-colored dashboard and the iconic concentric speedometer create a retro-chic atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in a design object, not just a car.
Technology and features
The real technological gem is its TwinAir engine, a downsizing feat that aimed to reduce consumption and emissions without sacrificing verve. Equipped with a Start&Stop system and an 'ECO' mode to maximize efficiency, it was advanced for its time. The Dualogic automated manual transmission offered the convenience of an automatic in a compact package, while the centralized digital instrument cluster was a nod to modernity within its classically inspired cabin.
Competition
In the exclusive club of small cars with soul, its main rival was undoubtedly the MINI Cooper, which played in a similar league of customization and historical heritage. Other competitors like the Ford Ka, with which it shared a platform, or the Renault Twingo, offered more pragmatic alternatives but lacked the immense charisma and Italian charm that the Fiat 500 exudes.
Conclusion
The Fiat 500 TwinAir is not a rational choice; it's a passionate purchase. It's a car that chooses you as much as you choose it. Its charm lies in its imperfections, its peculiar sound, and its timeless design. It's the ideal companion for the urban jungle, a vehicle that turns the daily routine into a small pleasure and that, despite the years, continues to turn heads and steal hearts.