Performance Figures

0-62mph (0-100kmh) : 13.8 seconds
Top Speed : 93mph (150kmh) Most owners report higher figures than this, some as high as 118. This could be that the Fiat figure is a little on the conservative side or that there are some wildly inaccurate speedometers out there !

0-400metres : 19.3 seconds, terminal speed 111.4 kmh Source : Unsubstantiated
0-1000metres : 36.9 seconds, terminal speed 136.0 kmh Source : Unsubstantiated

Fuel Consumption

To EEC Directive 80/1268
Urban Cycle : 37.7 mpg (7.5 L/100km)
Constant 56 mph : 60.1 mpg (4.7 L/100km)
Constant 75 mph : 44.8 mpg (6.3 L/100km)

To EEC Directive 93/116
Urban Cycle : 33.23 mpg (8.5 L/100km)
Out of Town : 57.65 mpg (4.9 L/100km)
Combined : 45.56 mpg (6.2 L/100km)

Touring Consumption : 45.6 mpg (6.19 L/100km) Source : Top Gear Magazine

Engine Info

Bore/Stroke (mm) : 70.0 x 72.0
Compression Ratio : 9.6:1
Cubic Capacity : 1108cc (67.6 Cubic Inches)
Power Output : 54bhp (40kW) @ 5500rpm
Bhp Per Ton : 75
Max Torque : 63lbs/ft (86Nm)(8.8Kgm EC) @ 3250rpm
No of Cylinders : 4
Firing order : 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 (No1 cyl = closest to timing belt)
Catalytic Converter : 3-way with Lambda sensor
Major service intervals : 9000miles (15000kms)
Oil capacity : 3.47litres (6.1 Pints)
Recommended oil type : Multigrade engine oil, Viscosity SAE 15W/40, to standard API SG and/or CCMC-G4.
Fuel System : Single Point Fuel Injection. Fuel type : Unleaded 95 Octane.
Fuel Tank capacity : 7.5 (imp)gallons (35 litres)
Fuel feed : Electronic IAW
Ignition : Electronic static

Steering

Steering Box : Rack and pinion
Steering wheel turns lock to lock : 4
Turning Circle : 28Feet 10ins (8.8 meters)

Suspension

Description : Independent all round with anti-dive effect.
Front : MacPherson struts with coil-over progressive rate springing. Anti-roll bar.
Rear : Lower trailing arms/wishbones anchored to an auxilliary cross-beam with elastic bushes, Progressive rate springs.

Braking System

Description : Servo assisted front discs, rear drums, twin valve braking effort proportioning system and twin cross-over hydraulic circuits.
Front-disc diameter : 240mm
Rear-drum diameter : 185mm

Dimensions

Length : 127.0 inches (3227mm)
Height : 56.1 inches (1425mm) unladen.
Width : 58.5 inches (1487mm)
Wheelbase : 86.6 inches (2200mm)
Track : Front : 49.8 inches (1264mm) Rear : 49.5 inches (1257mm)
Luggage compartment capacity VDA(dm3) : Seats raised 170 , Seats lowered 810.

Weights

Kerb Weight : 1620 lbs (735kg)
Max Gross Veh Weight : 1150kg
Max roof rack load : 50kg

General Cinquecento Statistics

	S/SX/Soleil	Sporting
Engine	900	1100 FIRE
Cylinders	4 in-line, front transverse	4 in-line, front transverse
Capacity (Cc)	899	1108
Compression Ratio	8.8:1	9.6:1
Max. power output EC: bhp (kW) at rpm	39 (29) 5500	54 (40) 5500
Peak torque EC: lbs/ft (Nm) at rpm	48 (65) 3000	63 (86) 3250
Fuel feed	SPI electronic	SPI electronic
Ignition	static electronic	static electronic
Electrical System
Battery Capacity 12v (Ah)	40	40
Transmission
Drive	front	front
Gearbox: no. speeds	5	5
Wheels
Tyres	145/70 R13 (S) 155/65 R 13 (SX & Soleil)	165/55 R 13
Steering
Type	rack and pinion	rack and pinion, with front anti-roll bar
Turning Circle between kerbs (m)	8,8	8,8
Suspension
Front	independent Macpherson, with lower wishbones and coil springs
Rear	independent with trailing arms anchored to an auxiliary subframe
Dimensions
Length/Width (m)	3.227/1.487	3.227/1.487
Height unladen (m)	1.435	1.425
Luggage capacity VDA (dm2)	170 (min) 810 (max)	170 (min) 810 (max)
Brakes - D (disc) - T (drum)
Front: dia. mm	D 240	D 240
Rear: dia. mm	T 185	T 185
Supplies - Weights
Kerb weight DIN (Kg)	710	735
Fuel tank (litres)	35	35
Performance
Top speed (mph)	87	93
Acceleration (secs): 0-62mph	18	13.8
Fuel Consumption
According to directive EC 93/116
Urban	35.8mpg (7.9l/100km)	33.23mpg (8.5l/100km)
extra-urban	55.4mpg (5.1l/100km)	57.65mpg (4.9l/100km)
combined	46.3mpg (6.1l/100km)	45.56mpg (6.2l/100km)

N.B. All figures on this page are as stated by the manufacturer unless otherwise quoted.

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