Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Fiat introduced the Cinquecento (five-hundred) model in 1992 as a direct replacement for the 127 model and built it in Poland at the former FSO factory.
Fiat needed a new supermini vehicle for the European market. It needed a cheap, reliable, and easy-to-build car. Since it already bought the Polish carmaker FSO, who produced former Fiat-licensed vehicles, it decided to fill the assembly lines with the new vehicle: the Cinquecento. Its design was signed by Ermano Cressoni, the Centro Stile Fiat director and former head of design for Alfa Romeo. The result was a surprisingly small vehicle that managed to look good and be spacious as well.
The Cinquecento featured a tall, black, wrapped-around plastic bumper that sported the grille needed to cool the engine at the front. Its small headlights with corner-mounted turn signals and the Fiat badge enhanced the car's front fascia. Since it was tiny, the vehicle offered just two side doors with flush door handles and small black door mirrors. Its side rear windows featured a pop-out system to help to vent the cabin.
Inside, Fiat installed a pair of low-mounted seats at the front and a bench for two in the back. Depending on the trim level, it featured an instrument panel with only a speedometer, a fuel gauge, and a coolant temperature dial. For the upper trim levels, the carmaker added a tachometer. It was hard to say that four people could sit inside. Still, it was possible, but only for short distances.
Under the hood, Fiat installed a choice of three engines, but the least powered version was available only for the Poland market. The standard and only transmission for all versions was a five-speed manual.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 4MT (30 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L2 |
Displacement: | 704 cm3 |
Power: | 22.1 KW @ 5000 RPM 30 HP @ 5000 RPM 30 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 35 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 47 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 78.3 mph (126 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 30 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135/70 R 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 127.2 in (3231 mm) |
Width: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 86.6 in (2200 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1521.5 lbs (690 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2469.6 lbs (1120 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 124 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 0.9L 5MT (39 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 899 cm3 |
Power: | 28.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 39 HP @ 5500 RPM 38 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 48 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 65 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 127.2 in (3231 mm) |
Width: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 86.6 in (2200 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1547.6 lbs (702 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 143 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 5MT (54 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1108 cm3 |
Power: | 39.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 54 HP @ 5500 RPM 53 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 63 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 86 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/55SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 127.2 in (3231 mm) |
Width: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 49.6/49.6 in (1,260/1,260 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 86.6 in (2200 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6 cuFT (170 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1620.4 lbs (735 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 147 g/km |