Fiat 500 (1957)

Rear-engined small city car by Fiat

The Fiat 500 is a car produced by the Fiat company of Italy between 1957 and 1975. The car was designed by Dante Giacosa. In 2007 Fiat launched a similar car, the Fiat Nuova 500.

Fiat 500
Overview
ManufacturerFiat
Also calledFIAT
ProductionItaly
AssemblyTorino, Italy
DesignerDante Giacosa
Body and chassis
ClassCity car
Body style2-door sedan
3-door estate
LayoutRR layout
Powertrain
Engine479 cc I2
499 cc I2
594 cc I4
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase1.84 m (72.4 in)
Length2,970 mm (116.9in )
Width1,320 mm (52.0 in )
Height1,320 mm (52.0 in)
Curb weight499 kg (1,100 ib)
Chronology
PredecessorFiat 500 "Topolino"
SuccessorFiat 126
Fiat 500 (2007)