How powerful is the Fiat 500?

2017 Fiat 500 Performance Features

The 2017 Fiat 500 is sporty and responsive. It has an iconic exterior design with signature headlights and a bold front fascia. The Fiat 500 has plenty of amenities inside as well that keep passengers comfortable and connected on the road ahead. Let’s take a closer look at the performance features in the Fiat 500!

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2017 Fiat 500 Performance Specs

Standard on the Fiat 500, a five-speed manual transmission allows you to shift with precision, accelerate with authority and brake quickly. Unlike its top competitors, the Fiat 500 manual transmission is also equipped with a Sport Mode. This mode increases steering effort and throttle response, so it is especially useful when driving on twisty roads where more precision is needed.

The Fiat 500 has an available six-speed automatic transmission that gives you exceptional performance. It provides responsive full-throttle launches, quick wide-open-throttle upshifts and smooth two-step kick-down shifts. The Sport Mode on Fiat 500 Abarth models unleashes the full power of the turbo engine through linear throttle response which provides specific engine calibrations to help maximize horsepower and torque.
The Fiat 500 comes equipped with a 1.4-liter MultiAir® engine that delivers an efficient, peppy drive every time, reaching 31 city and 38 highway MPG. The Fiat 500 offers up to 150 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. Two intercoolers are implemented on the Fiat 500’s turbo engine to create cooler, densely charged air for maximum performance.
A sport-tuned suspension gives you excellent handling and maneuverability with lower control arms and sport-tuned spring rates, shock tuning and steering calibration. The Electronic Stability Control system features a three-mode calibration on Fiat 500 Abarth models that maximizes handling capabilities on and off the track. This system helps all four wheels respond when a difference is detected between your steering input and the vehicle’s motion.
The 2017 Fiat 500 is available now at Palmen Fiat. Browse our inventory and set up a test drive online today!