Fiat 500 technical data and specifications
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Classic Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1957–1975
- Section
- Specifications › Fiat 500 technical data and specifications
Technical data and wiring diagramsFiat 500 technical data and specifications
Fiat 500 technical data and specifications
The workshop manual refers to a Technical Data section for clearances, timing figures and the wiring diagram. That section is missing from this copy of the manual, so this chapter gathers the same information from Fiat's own specification sheets and from period carburettor, timing and lubrication data for the 500.
Engine and chassis
| New 500 (1957) | 500 D (1960) | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled by centrifugal fan | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled by centrifugal fan |
| Bore and stroke | 66 x 70 mm | 67.4 x 70 mm |
| Capacity | 479 cc | 499.5 cc |
| Maximum output | 15 hp | 22 hp (SAE) |
| Clutch | Single plate, dry | Single plate, dry |
| Gearbox | 4 forward speeds and reverse, in one unit with differential and final drive | 4 forward speeds and reverse, in one unit with differential and final drive |
| Final drive ratio | 8:41 | 8:41 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic on all 4 wheels; hand brake on rear shoes | Hydraulic on all 4 wheels; hand brake on rear shoes |
| Front suspension | Independent, transverse leaf spring, telescopic hydraulic dampers | Independent, transverse leaf spring, telescopic hydraulic dampers |
| Rear suspension | Independent, coil springs, telescopic hydraulic dampers | Independent, coil springs, telescopic hydraulic dampers |
| Wheel rims | 3 1/2 x 12 in | 3 1/2 x 12 in |
| Tyres | 125-12 | 125-12 |
| Tyre pressures | Front 16.35 psi (1.15 kg/cm²), rear 22.75 psi (1.6 kg/cm²) | Front 17 psi (1.2 kg/cm²), rear 22.75 to 26 psi (1.6 to 1.85 kg/cm²) |
| Electrical system | 12 volt, battery 32 Ah | 12 volt, battery 32 Ah |
| Top speed | About 56 mph (90 km/h) | Over 60 mph (95 km/h) |
| Fuel consumption | 63 mpg (Imperial), 4.5 litres/100 km | |
| Fuel tank | 21 litres (4.5 Imperial gallons) | 21 litres (4.5 Imperial gallons) |
Dimensions (sedan)
| Dimension | mm | inches |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 2970 | 116.9 |
| Wheelbase | 1840 | 72.4 |
| Front overhang | 495 | 19.5 |
| Rear overhang | 635 | 25.0 |
| Overall width | 1320 (New 500), 1322 (500 D) | 52.0 |
| Height (unladen) | 1325 | 52.2 |
| Front track | 1121 | 44.1 |
| Rear track | 1135 | 44.7 |
| Ground clearance | 130 | 5.1 |
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