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The Fiat 500 has been
the forerunner of many new technologies and features such as Start&Stop,
along with eco:Drive, Blue&Me, and Euro 5 engines. Now, Fiat’s popular
range of city cars is to be further enhanced with the introduction of a
powerful new 1.3-litre 16-valve MultiJet diesel engine.
The range’s out-going
75bhp MultiJet unit is being replaced with a more potent but also more
environmentally-friendly 95bhp ‘MultiJet II’ version, which not only
boasts improved mpg and CO2 emissions figures, but also
incorporates Fiat’s acclaimed Start&Stop technology to further reduce
fuel consumption when driving around town. The engine will become the
most powerful diesel unit available in the A segment.
The new unit introduces
an innovative variable geometry turbocharger that enables it to deliver
95bhp at 4000rpm and 200Nm of torque at only 1500rpm. This output
significantly improves the car's performance, taking its top speed to
112mph (from 103mph) and reducing the 0-62mph acceleration time from
12.5 to just 10.7 seconds.
Fuel consumption is
improved from 67.3mpg to 72.4mpg in the combined cycle, while emissions
drop to 104g/km of CO2 (from 110g/km). Together with
Start&Stop, the engine also includes a DPF particulate filter for
improved emissions efficiency and effectiveness from a cold start.
“This remarkable new
diesel engine will add even greater excitement to the fantastic 500
range, but without adding to the cost of ownership,” says Andrew
Humberstone, managing director, Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd. “In fact,
with greater fuel economy and lower emissions, everyone will benefit
from this new variant.” |
