The FIAT 500 model line

Coupe:  On sale February 2011

Convertible:  Second quarter 2011

Abarth performance model:  Early 2012

Electric:  Fourth quarter 2012

FIAT 500 at a glance

• Seats four
• Front-wheel drive
• Six-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission
• 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine
• 101 horsepower at 6,500 r.p.m.
• 98 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 r.p.m.
• Wheelbase: 90.6 inches
• Length: 139.6 inches
• Height: 59.8 inches
• Width: 64.1 inches
• Base price: $15,500
• EPA fuel economy rating:
• Manual transmission: 30 m.p.g. city/38 highway/33 combined
• Automatic transmission: 27 city/34 highway/30 combined

Upgrades to the FIAT 500 for U.S. sale

• New 1.4-liter engine with Multiair variable-valve timing
• Optional six-speed automatic transmission
• Revised front and rear suspension
• Sport setting for transmission, throttle and steering
• Bose stereo
• Steering-wheel cruise and audio controls
• More sound insulation
• Enclosed glovebox
• Bigger cupholders
• Driver's seat armrest
• USB port relocated to glovebox