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A worldwide preview of
the new Fiat 500C will be taking place at the Geneva Motor Show in early
March, before its launch throughout Europe in the spring. This original
cabriolet pays homage to the open-top 1957 model, whilst offering
leading-edge solutions for mechanical installations, powerplants and
interior comfort. All this in authentic Fiat tradition, giving access to
higher segment engineering and state-of-the-art technology.
Featuring an
innovative soft top – an unrestricted window to the sky – the new 500C
is exactly the same size as the basic model (3.55 m x 1.65 m x 1.49 m),
and utilises the same three powerplants: 1.3 litre 75 hp MultiJet
Turbodiesel coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission, and the two 1.2
litre 69 hp and 1.4 litre 100 hp petrol engines, available with either
manual or robotised Dualogic transmission. Providing different features,
all three engine types are responsive and flexible, offering strong
performance based on sophisticated technology. Standard features include
in-built reliability, robust construction, high quality build and
environmental friendliness.
Moreover, as proof
of Fiat Automobiles’ commitment to ecology and sustainable mobility, the
new 500C incorporates the company’s recently announced Start&Stop
system, an innovative device which initiates engine shutdown and
subsequent re-ignition. To this end, at every complete stop, when
shifting to neutral and releasing the clutch, the engine is switched
off, and then restarted simply by selecting a gear.
A highly original
exercise in design, the soft top of the Fiat 500C stands out for its
refined electrically operated linkage and engineering solutions of great
quality and finish, such as the glass rear window and the built-in
centrally positioned high mounted stop light. Available in three colours
(ivory, red and black), this original soft top will be matched with
several body colours, two of which have been conceived specifically for
the new car in a brilliant Pearl Red and a special Warm Grey.
Thanks to the
adoption of the innovative sliding soft top combined with a design
concept which retains the vehicle’s all-round protection, the Fiat 500C
offers a delightful motoring experience at any time of the year. All
told, its many special features make this new car one of the best
equipped cabriolet models currently available in the city-car segment.
A new cabriolet has
been created which provides excitement and sustained driving pleasure,
combining captivating lines with the performance of flexible,
environment-friendly, low consumption engines. |
