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Fiat's mature bambino. Image by Dave Jenkins.

Fiat's mature bambino
Time to try out the new Fiat 500 in turbodiesel format.

   


Reviews homepage -> Fiat reviews -> 2008 Fiat 500 -> 1.3 16v Multijet Lounge technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 103
0-62 mph (seconds): 12.5

Urban mpg: 53.3
Extra urban mpg: 78.5
Combined mpg: 67.3
CO2 (g/km): 111


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3546
Height (mm): 1488
Width (mm): 1627
Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Front track (mm): 1414
Rear track (mm): 1408
Cargo volume (litres): 185
Kerb weight (kg): 980
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 800
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 400
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 35


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline turbodiesel mounted transversely in front. Intercooler.

Management: Emissions controlled to EU IV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1248
Compression ratio: 17.60:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 69.80 x 82.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (16-valve). Double overhead camshafts (DOHC).
Max. power (bhp): 74 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 107 at 1500 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent MacPherson set-up with lower wishbones anchored to a subsidiary cross-member, anti-roll bar connected to shock absorbers.

Rear: Torsion beam. Monotube dampers.

Steering: Dualdrive electric power assisted, rack and pinion steering requiring 2.5 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 9.20

Brakes: Front: 240mm ventilated discs. Rear: 180mm drums. ABS and EBD,

Wheels: 15-inch alloys standard on Lounge model.

Tyres: 185/55 R15.







 

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