2012 Fiat 500
 

I examined one of these at the NC International Auto Expo this weekend. Quite a nice little car. It would be interesting to see if Chrysler would want to attempt to get it accepted in the Classification Guide so it can run Stock.

Class Factors (Factory specs)
5M: 23.26
6A: 24.05

2012 FIAT 500 SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE:
1.4-LITER DOHC 16-VALVE MULTIAIR® INLINE FOUR-CYLINDER
Bore x Stroke
2.83 x 3.31 in. (72.0 x 84.0 mm)
Valve System
Belt-driven, MultiAir, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Cast-iron block with aluminum-alloy heads and aluminum-alloy bedplate
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Power (SAE net)
101 bhp (75 kW) @ 6,500 rpm (73.8 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
98 lb.-ft. (133 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6,900 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement
87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable
91 octane recommended

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(B)
Wheelbase
90.6 (2300)
Ground Clearance
4.1 (104.0)
Drag Coefficient (Cd)
0.35

Curb Weight, lb. (kg)
2,350 (1068.1)—5-MTX
2,430 (1104.5)—6-ATX

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

WHEELS & TIRES
500 Pop & 500 Lounge
15 x 6.0 steel or cast-aluminum wheels
185/55R15 BSW all-season tires
500 Sport
16 x 6.5 cast-aluminum wheels
195/45R16XL BSW all-season tires

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

Don't see much hope for it in Stock, but it would make one hell of a Pro Stock platform (That thing got a Hemi in it???)

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

being a fiat, better stick to 1/8 mile tracks, i don't think it could run the whole length of a 1/4...

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

I could drive one into the back of my wagon and bring two cars to the track on one trailer!

Chris Barnes
Stock 6621

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

Looks like you need two of them. One for each foot just like roller skates !

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

My associate says that is "one very unattractive looking car."

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

I was gonna say the same thing but with different words. FUGLY:)

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

How about a Drag Pack version with the Viper V-10 rated at 300 HP, mid-engine mount with a ZF transaxle?

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

Hope winter ends soon!
Cabin fever is making you guys NUTS!

Re: 2012 Fiat 500
 

Dosent that run K/SA?