2016 Fiat 500 Abarth / 500c Abarth
Canadian Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.  
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.  
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION	
Vehicle Type	A-segment hatchback (500) and cabrio (500c)	
EnerGuideVehicle Class	Mini-compact	
Assembly Plant	Toluca (Mexico)	
	
BODY AND CHASSIS	
Layout	Transverse-mounted front engine, front-wheel drive	
Construction	Unitized steel body 	
	
ENGINE: 1.4-LITRE TURBOCHARGED MULTIAIR® I-4	
Availability	Standard — Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth 	
Type and Description	Inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, turbocharged	
Displacement	1,368 cu. cm (83.48 cu. in.)	
Bore x Stroke	72.0 x 84.0 (2.83 x 3.31)	
Valve System	Belt-driven, MultiAir, SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot 
roller rockers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction	Cast-iron block with aluminum-alloy head and aluminum-alloy bedplate	
Compression Ratio	9.8:1		
Maximum Turbo Boost (psi / bar)	18 psi / 1.24 bar	
Power 	160 hp @ 5,500 rpm (117 hp/litre) (with five-speed manual)
157 hp @ 5,500 rpm (114.8 hp/litre) (with six-speed automatic)	
Torque 	170 lb.-ft. @ 2,500-4,000 rpm (with five-speed manual)
183 lb.-ft. @ 2,400-4,000 rpm (with six-speed automatic)	
Max. Engine Speed	6,500 rpm (electronically limited)	
Fuel Requirement	87 octane (R+M)/2 acceptable 
91 octane recommended	
Oil Capacity	3.8 litres (4.0 qt.) with dry filter	
Coolant Capacity	14.4 litres (4.6 qt.)	
Emission Controls 	Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features	
		
Max. Gross Trailer Weight	Not rated for trailer tow	
Estimated EnerGuide Fuel Economy L/100km (mpg) city/hwy	8.5 (33) / 6.9 (41) with 5-speed manual transmission
9.6 (29) / 7.3 (39) with 6-speed automatic transmission	
Engine Assembly Plant	Dundee, Mich. (U.S.A.)	
	
TRANSMISSION: C510 PERFORMANCE FIVE-SPEED MANUAL	
Availability	Standard — Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth	
Description	1st, 2nd gear: Double Cone
3rd, 4th, 5th, gear: Single Cone	
Gear Ratios		
1st	3.909	
2nd	2.238 	
3rd	1.520 	
4th	1.156	
5th	0.872 	
Reverse	3.909	
Final-drive Ratio	3.353	
		
TRANSMISSION: AISIN SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC		
Availability	Optional — Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth	
Description	Auto Stick driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	4.04	
2nd	2.37 	
3rd	1.56 	
4th	1.16	
5th	0.85	
6th 	0.67 	
Reverse	3.19	
Final-drive Ratio	3.50	
Overall Top Gear	2.35	
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	11.45 m (37.6 ft.) 	
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	2.3	
		
BRAKES		
Front		
Rotor size and type	282 x 22 (11.1 x 0.86) vented	
Caliper size and type	54 (2.12) single-piston with aluminum housing	
Swept area	1,244 sq. cm  (193 sq. in.) 	
Rear	240 x 11 (9.4 x 0.4) solid	
Rotor size and type	34 (1.33) single-piston with aluminum housing	
Caliper size and type	984 sq. cm (153 sq. in.) 	
Swept area	282 x 22 (11.1 x 0.86) vented	
		
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a) 
mm (in.) unless otherwise noted		
Wheelbase	2,300 (90.6) 	
Track, Front	1,407 (55.4)	
Track, Rear	1,397 (55.0)	
Overall Length	3,667 (144.4) 	
Overall Width	1,627.0 (64.1)  
1,866.0 (73.5) with side mirrors	
Overall Height	500 Abarth: 1,502 (59.2) to antenna base 
500 Abarth: 1,490 (58.7) to roof
500c Abarth: 1,504 (59.2) to roof 	
Ground Clearance	500 Abarth: 103.7 (4.1) 
500c Abarth: 117.2 (4.6) 	
Drag Coefficient (Cd)	500 Abarth: 0.352 — with 16-in. wheels
500 Abarth: 0.365 — with 17-in. wheels
500c Abarth: 0.352 — with 16-in. wheels
500c Abarth: 0.365 — with 17-in. wheels	
Curb Weight	500 Abarth: 1,142 kg (2,512 lb.) 
500c Abarth: 1,154.2 kg (2,545 lb.) 	
Weight Distribution, % F/R	500 Abarth: 64/36 
500c Abarth: 64/36 	
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 litres (8.8 gal.)	
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires.	
		
ACCOMMODATIONS (Estimated) 
mm (in.) unless otherwise noted		
Seating Capacity, F/R	2/2	
Front Seat		
Headroom	500 Abarth: 989 (38.9)
500 Abarth: 955 (37.6) with sunroof
500c Abarth: 980 (38.6)	
Legroom	500 Abarth: 1,035 (40.7)
500c Abarth: 1,035 (40.7)	
Shoulder Room	500 Abarth: 1,255 (49.4)
500c Abarth: 1,255 (49.4) 	
Hip Room	500 Abarth: 1,215 (47.8)
500c Abarth: 1,215 (47.8)	
Total seat travel	500 Abarth: Driver — 210 (8.2)
500 Abarth: Passenger — 210 (8.2)	
Front Row Interior Volume	500 Abarth: 1,283 litres (45.3 cu. ft.)
500c Abarth: 1,271 litres (44.9 cu. ft.)	
Rear Seat		
Headroom	500 Abarth: 903 (35.5)
500c Abarth: 934 (36.8)	
Legroom	500 Abarth: 805 (31.7)
500c Abarth: 805 (31.7)	
Shoulder Room	500 Abarth: 1,178 (46.4)
500c Abarth: 1,179 (46.4)	
Hip Room	500 Abarth: 1,083 (42.6)  
500c Abarth: 1,083 (42.6)  	
Second Row Interior Volume	500 Abarth: 855 litres (30.2 cu. ft.)
500c Abarth: 886 litres (31.3 cu. ft.)	
Total Passenger Interior Volume	500 Abarth: 2,138 litres (75.5 cu. ft.)
500c Abarth: 2,158 litres (76.2 cu. ft.)  	
Luggage Compartment Volume*	500 Abarth: 269 litres (9.5 cu. ft.)
500 Abarth: 759 litres (26.8 cu. ft.) with rear seats folded
500c Abarth: 153 litres (5.4 cu. ft.) 
500c Abarth: 663 litres (23.4 cu. ft.) with rear seats folded	
Interior Volume Index	500 Abarth: 2,404 litres (84.9 cu.ft.) 
500c Abarth: 2,311 litres (81.6 cu.ft.)	
Trunk Liftover Height	500 Abarth: 690 (27.2)
500c Abarth: 705 (27.7)	
* BeatsAudio system reduces compartment volume by 16,9 litres (0.6 cu. ft.)	
WHEELS (in.)		
Availability	Standard — Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth	
Type and material	Cast-aluminum, fully painted 	
Size	16 x 6.5	
		
Availability	Optional — FIAT 500 and 500c Abarth	
Type and material	Forged-aluminum with Hyper Nero (black) or optional Bronzo (bronze) 	
Size	17 x 7.0	
		
TIRES		
Availability	Standard — Fiat 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth	
Size and type	195/45R16 XL 84V BSW All-season	
Mfr. and model	Pirelli Cinturato P7 A/S	
Revs per km (mile)	560 (901)  	
		
Availability	Optional — FIAT 500 Abarth and 500c Abarth	
Size and type	205/40R17 XL 84W BSW	
Mfr. and model	Pirelli P-Zero Nero Three-season	
Revs per km (mile)	545 (877)