Fiat 500
The Fiat 500 is an Italian car produced by Italian car manufacturer Fiat over four generations.
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| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Production | 1936-1955 (1st gen) 1957-1975 (2nd gen) 2007-2020 (3rd gen) 2020-present (4th gen) |
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| Class | City car |
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1st generation
The original Fiat 500 was introduced in 1936. It was one of the first very small, yet real cars. It became widely known as the Fiat Topolino (Topolino is Italian for 'little mouse' and Mickey Mouse). After the Second World War, in 1947 it received a stronger engine and two years later a facelift. There was also a stationcar, the Giardiniera, later named Belvedere. Production ended in 1955.
The Topolino was also produced in France as Simca 5 and 6, and in Germany as NSU-Fiat 500.
2nd generation
The second generation 500 was produced from 1957 to 1975. It is about 2.9 metres long, has the engine in the rear with rear wheel drive, and was offered in two body styles: a 2-door saloon and a 3-door stationcar, called Giardiniera.
Apart from Italy, it was also manufactured in Austria by Steyr-Puch and in Germany by NSU-Fiat. Abarth produced high-performance versions.
3rd generation
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Revealed in 2007, the third generation 500 came in convertible and hatchback body styles. It grew about 0.6 metres longer, now 3.5m long. It was only front wheel drive. It could also be had as high-performance Abarth. In the USA, an electric version was available.
Production took place in Poland and ended in 2020. North-American versions were produced in Mexico.
4th generation
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The present Fiat 500e was introduced in 2020. It is only offered as an EV and can be had as 3-door hatchback, 3+1-door hatchback and 2-door convertible. A high-performance Abarth version is also available. A hybrid version is being developed for introduction late 2025.
Fiat 500 Media
A Nuova 500, as it was launched in 1957, preserved in the Centro storico Fiat
Une Fiat 500 D de 1963.
- Fiat 500 Giardiniera rear 20130901.jpg
Fiat 500 Giardiniera
- Fiat 500 van mfd 1968 496cc.JPG
Fiat 500 van mfd 1968 496cc
- 1966 Fiat 500F.jpg
1966 Fiat 500F Taken at the 2018 Warwick Classic Car Show
- 1970 FIAT 500L - Flickr - The Car Spy (13).jpg
1970 FIAT 500L
- 1971 Fiat 500L Front.jpg
1971 Fiat 500L Front Taken in Leamington Spa
- Fiat 500R dutch licence registration 04-65-XP.JPG
Fiat 500R dutch licence registration 04-65-XP
- Techno-Classica 2018, Essen (IMG 9386).jpg
Fiat Abarth 695 SS at Techno Classica 2018, Essen
- 1975 Fiat 500 R in the crowded fish market of Catania, Sicily.jpg
The Fiat 500 was built for the narrow and crowded streets of Italy.