The new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo introduced at the Concorso Italiano
Monterey, Calif. - At
the Concorso Italiano – one of the largest gatherings of Italian
vehicles in North America – the FIAT Brand introduced the new 2013 Fiat
500 Turbo, touting a 135-horsepower 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo engine,
sport-tuned suspension, track-proven brakes, dynamic exterior design and
sport-styled interior. The new Fiat 500 Turbo answers the call for
enthusiasts who are drawn to the Italian style of the Fiat 500 but want
more power and performance for their daily drive.
“We listened to our
customers” said Tim Kuniskis, Head of FIAT Brand North America. “The new
Fiat 500 Turbo is the answer to all the fans that loved the style of our
Cinquecento but wanted more power and performance for their daily drive.
With 135 horsepower and 150 lb.-ft. of torque, the Fiat 500 Turbo hits
the sweet spot between the regular Cinquecento and the high-performance
Fiat 500 Abarth. The Fiat 500 Turbo balances and blends the best Italian
flavors that our portfolio has to offer, becoming the perfect canvas for
customization.”
New 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo
Behind its performance-designed front fascia, the new 2013 Fiat 500
Turbo features a single turbocharger, twin intercoolers and sport-tuned
exhaust to deliver 34 percent more power (135 vs. 101 horsepower) and 53
percent more torque (150 vs. 98 lb.-ft.) compared to the Fiat 500’s
naturally aspirated 1.4-liter MultiAir engine.
Developed for high-output applications, the Fiat 500 Turbo is paired to
the track-proven C510 five-speed manual transmission with a 3.35
final-drive gear ratio for quick acceleration and faster top speed,
while achieving up to 34 mpg highway. In addition, the beefed-up
powertrain features an intermediate shaft with equal-length and 23
percent larger (28.1 mm vs. 22.8 mm diameter in the Fiat 500) half
shafts to mitigate torque steer. To handle the increased power and
torque of the new 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine, larger constant
velocity (CV) joints with 53 percent greater torsional strength (2600
N•m vs. 1700 N•m in the Fiat 500) deliver added durability and
refinement.
For a more aggressive
appearance, the new 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo features a pronounced front
fascia, pushed 2.7 inches forward of the Cinquecento’s signature
“whiskers and logo” face, to accommodate the new 1.4-liter MultiAir
Turbo engine. Below, larger openings provide greater engine cooling,
while twin “nostrils” are precisely positioned on both sides of the
front fascia to maximize airflow in and out of the two intercoolers
(both intercoolers are visible through the “nostril” inlets). Finishing
off the front are new Gloss Black headlamps and parking lamp bezels for
a more menacing look.
The 2013 Fiat 500 Turbo
arrives to FIAT Studios this fall with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail
Price (MSRP) of $19,500 excluding $700 destination charge.
