Abarth 500 C 1.4 T-Jet (135 Hp)
Abarth 500:
Abarth 500 may refer to the following variants of the Fiat 500:....(Read more on Wikipedia)
C Overview:
Abarth 500 (C). With 206 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1075 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7.9 s). The top speed reaches 205 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (135 hp) for versatile driving.
- • Respectable acceleration of 7.9 sec, suitable for most driving situations.
- • Balanced fuel consumption of 6.5 L/100 km for its class.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.
Cons:
- • Compact cargo space (182 L); may require careful packing.
- • Meets EURO 5 emission standard; check for local urban restriction zones.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(C: 2010 - 2014).
| General: |
| Brand: | Abarth |
| Model: | 500 |
| Generation: | C |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 T-Jet (135 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Cabriolet |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 135 Hp @ 5500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 98.7 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 206 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 312A1000 More details about the engine 312A1000 |
| Engine displacement: | 1368 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.9 l |
| Coolant: | 5.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC): | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC): | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC): | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 205 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8 kg/Hp, 125.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 191.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.5 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1075 |
| Max. weight: | 1430 |
| Max load: | 355 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 520 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 182 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3657 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1627 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1488 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2300 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1893 mm |
| Front track: | 1409 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1402 mm |
| Front overhang: | 776 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 581 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 284x22 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Disc, 240x11 mm |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/45 R16 |
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| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16 |
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| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Transverse stabilizer, Elastic beam |
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