The new Fiat Ducato has just become even more attractive. After three decades and five generations, the Italian commercial vehicle goes on sale in October 2011. With an extended range of completely new engines, the latest Ducato is cheaper to run than the model it replaces. And with more versions than ever before, Fiat is offering the commercial vehicle buyer huge variety. The three power outputs from the previous Ducato’s three engines will be replaced...
The FIAT Brand has recently introduced the 2012 Fiat 500 “Pink Ribbon” limited-edition model, which was produced in partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF). Limited to 500 models, Fiat Commits to devote $50,000 minimum donation with $1,000 donation per Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon limited-edition vehicle sold. The new 2012 Fiat 500 Pink Ribbon limited-edition model features several exclusive design elements that highlight the Cinquecento’s...
This Fiat Abarth 500C is presented by Romeo Ferraris to commemorate their 52nd anniversary. That’s why this two-door Italian car is so called the Abarth 500C Anniversario. In terms of design, Romeo Ferraris has given the Abarth 500C characteristics chrome-plated two-tone paint as well as mirrors chrome. While the Abarth 500C interior is painted in red chrome bridge with coating black leather seats with diamond stitching. Romeo Ferraris has also improved...
Fiat has given a world premiere for its 500 Coupé Zagato Concept car at the 81st Geneva International Motorshow. The prototype is inspired by the namesake predecessor built in the 1950 by the famous Italian bodyworker on the chassis of the 500, while the exterior style of the basic model is completely revamped Zagato. Like many historic custom-built cars, 500 Coupé Zagato Concept affords the classic “2+2 seater” formula, retaining the compact...
Fiat Automobile assembled 426 units of the new Fiat Uno, encompassing all versions under development for Brazil and the Latin American markets. Totally developed at the Giovanni Agnelli Development Center in Betim, Brazil, the new Fiat Uno took three years to jump from the computer screen and get to the consumer. The new Fiat Uno will come in 14 colors, among plain and metalized. Three of them are premiering on the Fiat line: Citrus Yellow and Splash Blue,...
The development of design, without losing performance, comes the new Abarth 500C. Is not the first time that the house of Scorpio prepare a convertible and once again intervening aesthetic and technical. So while the eye lingers on new colors, and attention is affected by the elegant two-tone, the dynamic spoiler stretched recalls that Abarth 500C is above all a true sports car class. Spoiler, in addition to providing its contribution to ensure a more sporting...
The new 165 HP Multiair 1.4 turbo petrol engine is the result of a winning partnership between Fiat Powertrain Technology and Abarth race-derived know-how. Since the Fiat Powertrain engine was first presented at last year’s Geneva motor show, Abarth engineers have been working hard to squeeze every last drop of power out of it and to improve its sporting performance in typical Abarth style. Multiair engine technology has revolutionised the world of petrol...
At first glance, the Fiat 500 does not really seem to fit into the HAMANN-Motorsport programme. But the company based in Laupheim is not only one of the most renowned refiners for BMW-models and exclusive luxury cars, but also popular cars – and without any question the retro scooter surely belongs into that category. Since the model has been introduced in 2007, HAMANN has offered dynamic modification kits for the Cinquecento which meet large approval...
The 2010 Fiat Panda is powered by a 1.4-liter unit that develops 101hp and 131 Nm of torque at 4,250 rpm. This unit releases 154 grams of CO2 per kilometer, while providing a maximum speed of 115 mph (185 km/h). As for fuel consumption, the engine achieves 27 mpg (8.7 l/100km) city and 44.4 mpg (5.3 l/100km) highway. There are many gasoline and diesel engine options available, with power ranging in between 54 and 100 horsepower. Although alternative power sources...
Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st Sanremo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join the two track events (European and Italian) planned for the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse. For Abarth, this marks a return to promotional trophy events, a niche it has made its own for more than thirty years. Since 1977, to be precise, when the first ever Autobianchi A112 Abarth Championship was held, followed...