2018 Fiat 500 and 500 Abarth Specs

2018 Fiat 500 / 500 Abarth SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.


GENERAL INFORMATION
Vehicle Type A-segment hatchback (500) or cabrio (500c)
EPA Vehicle Class Mini-compact
Assembly Plant Toluca, Mexico
Introduction Date Spring 2011 as a 2012 model
Fiat 500 Abarth: Spring 2012 as a 2012 model
Fiat 500c Abarth: Spring 2013 as a 2013 model

BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive (FWD)
Construction Unitized steel body

ENGINE: 1.4-LITER TURBOCHARGED MULTIAIR I-4
Availability Standard — Fiat 500 Pop and Lounge
Type and Description Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement 83.48 cu. in. (1,368 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 2.83 x 3.31 (72.0 x 84.0)
Valve System Belt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block with aluminum-alloy head and aluminum-alloy bedplate
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Maximum Turbo Boost (psi / bar) 18 psi / 1.24 bar
Power (SAE) 135 hp (101 kW) @ 5,500 rpm (98.7 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE) 150 lb.-ft. (203 N•m) @ 2,400-4,200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
91 octane recommended
Oil Capacity 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 4.6 quarts (14.4 liters)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight Not rated for trailer tow
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined) 28 / 33 / 30 with five-speed manual transmission
24 / 32 / 27 with six-speed automatic transmission
Engine Assembly Plant Termoli, Italy

ENGINE: 1.4-LITER TURBOCHARGED MULTIAIR I-4
Availability Standard — Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth
Type and Description Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged
Displacement 83.48 cu. in. (1,368 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 2.83 x 3.31 (72.0 x 84.0)
Valve System Belt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block with aluminum-alloy head and aluminum-alloy bedplate
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Maximum Turbo Boost (psi / bar) 18 psi / 1.24 bar
Power (SAE) 160 hp (119 kW) @ 5,500 rpm (117 hp/liter)
(with five-speed manual)
157 hp (117 kW) @ 5,500 rpm (114.8 hp/liter)
(with six-speed automatic)
Torque (SAE) 170 lb.-ft. (230 N•m) @ 2,500-4,000 rpm
(with five-speed manual)
183 lb.-ft. (248 N•m) @ 2,400-4,000 rpm
(with six-speed automatic)
Max. Engine Speed 6,500 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
91 octane recommended
Oil Capacity 4.0 quarts (3.8 liters) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 4.6 quarts (14.4 liters)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight Not rated for trailer tow
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/highway/combined) 28 / 33 / 30 with five-speed manual transmission
24 / 32 / 27 with six-speed automatic transmission
Engine Assembly Plant Termoli, Italy



TRANSMISSION: C510 PERFORMANCE FIVE-SPEED MANUAL
Availability Standard
Description 1st, 2nd gear: Double Cone
3rd, 4th, 5th, gear: Single Cone
Gear Ratios
1st 3.909
2nd 2.238
3rd 1.520
4th 1.156
5th 0.872
Reverse 3.909
Final-drive Ratio 3.353

TRANSMISSION: AISIN SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC
Availability Optional
Description Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 4.04
2nd 2.37
3rd 1.56
4th 1.16
5th 0.85
6th 0.67
Reverse 3.19
Final-drive Ratio 3.50
Overall Top Gear 2.35

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator 120-amp
Battery 500 CCA, maintenance free

SUSPENSION
Sport-tuned shock absorbers, springs and performance-designed lower-control arm — 500 Pop and Lounge
MacPherson suspension, coil spring with KONI frequency
selective damping (FSD) twin-tube struts and stabilizer bar — 500 Abarth
Rear Sport-tuned shock absorbers and springs — 500 Pop and Lounge
Rear twist-beam axle with coil springs and twin-tube shock
absorbers with 0.86 (22 mm) solid stabilizer bar — 500 Abarth

STEERING
Type Power rack and pinion with electric power steering (EPS) column
Overall Ratio 15.5:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 37.6 ft. (11.45 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.3


BRAKES
Availability Standard
Front
Rotor size and type 11.1 x 0.86 (282 x 22) vented
Caliper size and type 2.12 (54) single-piston with aluminum housing
Swept area 193 sq. in. (1,244 sq. cm)
Rear
Rotor size and type 9.4 x 0.4 (240 x 11) solid
Caliper size and type 1.33 (34) single-piston with aluminum housing
Swept area 153 sq. in. (984 sq. cm)

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheelbase 90.6 (2,300)
Track, Front 55.4 (1,406.8)
Track, Rear 55.0 (1,397.0)
Overall Length 144.4 (3,667.3)
Overall Width 64.1 (1,627.0)
73.5 (1,866.0 with side mirrors)
Overall Height 500 Pop and Lounge — 59.8 (1,519)
500 Abarth — 59.2 (1,502) to antenna base
500 Abarth — 58.7 (1,490) to roof
500c Abarth — 59.2 (1,504) to roof

Ground Clearance 500 Pop and Lounge — 4.5 (114)
500 Abarth — 4.1 (103.7)
500c Abarth — 4.6 (117.2)
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 500 Pop and Lounge — 0.362
500 Abarth — 0.352
Curb Weight, lb. (kg) 500 Pop and Lounge with five-speed manual — 2,505 (1,136)
500 Pop and Lounge with six-speed automatic — 2,576 (1,168)
500 Abarth — 2,512 (1,141.8)
500c Abarth — 2,545 (1,154.2)
Weight Distribution, % F/R 500 Pop and Lounge with five-speed manual — 65/35
500 Pop and Lounge with six-speed automatic — 66/34
500 Abarth: 64/36
Fuel Tank Capacity, gallon (liter) 10.5 (40)
(d) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/2
Front Seat
Headroom 500 — 38.9 (989.1)
500 with sunroof — 37.6 (956.3)
500c — 38.6 (980)
Legroom 40.7 (1,034.8)
Shoulder room 49.4 (1,254.8)
Hip room 47.8 (1,215.3)
Total seat travel Driver — 8.2 (210.0)
Passenger — 8.2 (210.0)
EPA front row interior volume 500 — 45.3 cu. ft. (1.282 cu. m)
500c — 44.9 cu. ft. (1.272 cu. m)

Rear Seat
Headroom 500 — 35.6 (903)
500c — 36.8 (934)
Legroom 31.7 (805.1)
Shoulder room 46.4 (1,177.5)
Hip room 42.6 (1,083.1)
EPA second row interior volume 500 — 30.2 cu. ft. (0.855 cu. m)
500c — 31.3 cu. ft. (0.886 cu. m)
Total Passenger Interior Volume 500 — 75.5 cu. ft. (2.137 cu. m)
500c — 76.2 cu. ft. (2.159 cu. m)
EPA Luggage Compartment Volume 500 — 9.5 cu. ft. (0.269 cu. m)
500c — 5.4 cu. ft. (0.152 cu. m)
EPA Interior Volume Index 500 — 84.9 cu. ft. (2.405 cu. m)
500c — 81.6 cu. ft. (2.311 cu. m)
Trunk Liftover Height 500 — 27.2 (690.9)
500c — 27.7 (703.6)

WHEELS
Availability Standard — 500 and 500c Pop
Type and material Aluminum Titanium semi-gloss
Size 16 x 6.5

Availability Optional — 500 and 500c Pop
Type and material Polished aluminum with Mineral Gray pockets
Size 16 x 6.5

Availability Standard — 500 and 500c Lounge
Type and material Aluminum, painted Tech Silver
Size 16 x 6.5

Availability Optional — 500 and 500c Lounge
Type and material Bright aluminum, fully painted
Size 16 x 6.5

Availability Standard — 500 and 500c Abarth
Type and material Forged Hyper Black aluminum
Size 16 x 6.5

Availability Optional — 500 and 500c Abarth
Type and material Forged Hyper Black aluminum
Size 17 x 7

Availability Optional — 500 and 500c Abarth
Type and material Bronze forged aluminum
Size 17 x 7

TIRES
Availability Standard
Size and type 195/45R16XL BSW All-season
Mfr. and model Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S or Continental ContiProContact
Revs per mile (km) 901 (560) or 911 (566)

Availability Optional — 500 and 500c Abarth
Size and type 205/40R17XL BSW
Mfr. and model Pirelli P-Zero Nero Three-season
Revs per mile (km) 877 (545)

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