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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???)

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

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

Chris Barnes
Stock 6621

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

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Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz (Post 239952)

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

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Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico (Post 240030)

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by James L Miller (Post 240055)

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

Dosent that run K/SA?

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Did you know that FIAT is actually an acronym for Fix It Again Tony.

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If you buy a new Dodge Ram, it comes with a Fiat 500 in the bed.

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Originally Posted by Chris1529 (Post 240124)

If you buy a new Dodge Ram, it comes with a Fiat 500 in the bed.

I got screwed.....I just got a new Dodge Ram and didnt get one.

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Check you mailbox, you should see the voucher to retroactively receive your car.

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yep, usps brings 'em in a flat rate box..

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That thing is a Cadillac compared to the car I rented on my honeymoon in Spain in 1972.
Got a Seat 600(Spanish built version of a Fiat,pronounced See-ot).A little tin can with an air cooled moped engine in the rear,4 speed trans,no radio,no A/C,manual brakes and steering and seats from a carnival ride.Took it on a 400Km trip to the northeast area where I had family.it was fine at 120Kph.At 130Kph the whole car lifted and floated,I guess because of the full undersided belly pan (it was unibody).Gotta admit it didn't use much gas in the two weeks I had it.

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There is sort of a Drag Pack version available. The "Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse" has a 190hp turbocharged 1.4L, stripped interior and factory installed roll cage. At 2072 lbs it has a 10.90 factor.

Up close and in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WjCO...eature=related

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might make a good rally car.

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Rope start hamster with 4 wheels.

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Originally Posted by Chris1529 (Post 240145)

Check you mailbox, you should see the voucher to retroactively receive your car.

LOL.....I might need it if the gas keeps going up !

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Originally Posted by Chris1529 (Post 240145)

Check you mailbox, you should see the voucher to retroactively receive your car.

couldn't they just put the car in the mailbox? why go to the trouble of vouchers?

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Originally Posted by Craig Couris (Post 240110)

Did you know that FIAT is actually an acronym for Fix It Again Tony.

of course in South Louisiana it may just stand for Fix It Again Teuton, lol.

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Fiat has always had a small narrow car in production, the streets in most Italian cities are very narrow. Only major roads and highways are what we are used to size wise. Same thing for England, some places only a small car will do. Plus lets not forget they pay twice what we do for fuel.

PS I want to see Teuton get in one !

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Come on guys, quit picking on the Fiat. It comes with a 40 inch lawn deck, a six pack cooler and air conditioning. Way ahead of the other small car guys.

LOL