New 2012 Fiat 500 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION Body Style Assembly Plant EPA Vehicle Class Introduction Date
A-segment hatchback Toluca, Mexico Subcompact February 2011 as a 2012 model
ENGINE: 1.4-LITER SOHC 16-VALVE MULTIAIR INLINE FOUR-CYLINDER Availability Type and Description Displacement Bore x Stroke Valve System Fuel Injection Construction Compression Ratio Power (SAE net) Torque (SAE net) Max. Engine Speed Fuel Requirement Oil Capacity Coolant Capacity Emission Controls Max. Gross Trailer Weight Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) Engine Assembly Plant Standard Fiat 500 Pop, Sport and Lounge Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled 83.48 cu. in. (1368 cu. cm) 2.83 x 3.31 in. (72.0 x 84.0 mm) Belt-driven, MultiAir , SOHC,16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless Cast iron block with aluminum-alloy heads and aluminumalloy bedplate 10.8:bhp (75 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (73.8 bhp/L) 98 lb.-ft. (133 Nm) @ 4,000 rpm 6,900 rpm (electronically limited) 87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable 91 octane recommended 4.0 qt. (3.8L) with dry filter 4.6 qt. (14.4L) Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features Not rated for trailer tow 30/38 (5-speed manual) 27/34 (6-speed automatic) GEMA Engine Plant, Dundee, Mich.
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 emission requirements and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.

2012 FIAT 500

SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION: AISIN AUTOMATIC SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE WITH AUTO STICK Availability Description Gear Ratios 5 6

st nd rd th th th

Standard on 500 Lounge Optional on 500 Pop and 500 Sport models Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
4.044 2.371 1.556 1.159 0.852 0.672 3.193 4.103 6.01
Reverse Final Drive Ratio Overall Top Gear TRANSMISSION: C514 FIVE-SPEED MANUAL Availability Description Gear Ratios 5

st nd rd th th

Standard on 500 Pop and 500 Lounge 1st, 2nd gear: Double Cone 3rd, 4th, 5th, gear: Single Cone 3.909 2.158 1.345 0.974 0.766 3.818 3.733
Reverse Final-drive Ratio ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Alternator Battery
105-amp Standard all 500 CCA, maintenance free
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES Wheelbase Track, Front Track, Rear Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Ground Clearance Drag Coefficient (Cd) Curb Weight, lb. (kg) Weight Distribution, percent F/R Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
90.6 (2,300) 55.4 (1,406.8) 55.0 (1,397.0) 139.6 (3,546.7) 64.1 (1,627.0) 59.8 (1,519.6) 4.1 (104.0) 0.35 2,363 (1,074.0) 5-MTX 2,434 (1,106.4) 6-ATX 64/36 5-MTX 66/34 6-ATX 10.5 (40)
(d) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.
ACCOMMODATIONS Seating Capacity, F/R Front Seat Head room Legroom Shoulder room Hip room Total seat travel EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) Rear Seat Head room Legroom Knee clearance Shoulder room Hip room EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) Trunk Liftover Height 35.6 (902.9) 31.7 (805.1) 3.8 (96.5) 46.4 (1,177.5) 1083.1 (42.6) 30.2 (0.854) 85.1 (2.409) 9.5 (0.269) 75.6 (2.140) 27.7 (703.6) 38.9 (989.1) 37.6 (956.3) with sunroof 40.7 (1,034.8) 49.4 (1,254.8) 47.9 (1,215.4) Driver 8.2 (210.0) Passenger 8.2 (210.0) 43.8 (1.239) 2/2
BODY Layout Construction Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive Unitized steel body
SUSPENSION Front MacPherson suspension, coil spring with twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar included with 500 Pop and 500 Lounge Sport-tuned shock absorbers and springs included with 500 Sport Rear Rear twist-beam axle with coil springs and twin-tube shock absorbers included with 500 Pop and 500 Lounge Sport-tuned shock absorbers and springs included with 500 Sport

STEERING Type Overall Ratio Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) Power rack and pinion with electric power steering (EPS) column 16.3:1 30.6 ft. (9.32 m) 3.0
TIRES Availability Size and type Mfr. and model Revs per mile (km) Standard on 500 Pop and 500 Lounge 185/55R15 BSW all-season Continental ContiProContact or Firestone Firehawk GTH or Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S 906 (563)
Availability Size and type Mfr. and model Revs per mile (km)
Standard on 500 Sport 195/45R16XL BSW all-season Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S or Continental ContiProContact 901 (560) or 911 (566)
WHEELS Availability Type and material Size Availability Type and material Size Availability Type and material Size Availability Type and material Size Availability Type and material Size BRAKES Front Rotor size and type Caliper size and type Swept area Rear Rotor size and type Caliper size and type Swept area 9.4 x 0.4 (240 x 11) solid 1.33 (34) single-piston with aluminum housing 153 sq. in. (984 sq. cm) 10.1 x 0.86 (257 x 22) vented 2.12 (54) single-piston with aluminum housing 193 sq. in. (1,244 sq. cm) Standard on 500 Pop Steel wheels with tech silver painted wheel covers 15 x 6.0 Optional on 500 Pop Cast-aluminum, five oval spoke design, fully painted tech silver 15 x 6.0 Standard on 500 Lounge Cast-aluminum, nine split-spoke design, fully painted tech silver 15 x 6.0 Optional on 500 Lounge Cast-aluminum premium finish, radial design, fully painted premium silver 15 x 6.0 Standard on 500 Sport Cast-aluminum, polished face with dark mineral gray painted pockets 16 x 6.5