The opening night of the brand-new automobile produced by FSM SA– Cinquecento occurred– as we notified– on December 9 and 10 in Rome. Movie theater city– Cinecitta has actually been rented by Fiat for nowadays.
In the hall of the huge studio, after the screening of the movie that discusses the history of the “500”, Paofo Cantarella, basic director of FIAT AUTO SA, made the very first discussion of the Cinquecento. More than 7 hundred reporters, not counting the big group of leaders and organizers, had the ability to picture this newest Fiat item from Tychy with no problems.
” Motor” No. 2 of January 11, 1992
In overall, 4 Cinquento designs existed. A surprise, even for the management of FSM SA, was the discussion of the “500” in a variation with an electrical vehicle– Elettra. The cars and truck will be put together at the Fiat factory in Turin, in a minimal variety of 100 systems each year.
These kinds of automobile variations are produced by practically all significant makers. It appears, nevertheless, that the primary objective of the relocation is to please the general public, particularly the general public that is combating hard for environmental convenience. Electric propulsion can and will be an appealing option, however just in the unidentified future.
The back of the Elettra taxi was filled with batteries– lead or nickel-cadmium.
No marvel then. that the interest of journalism was concentrated on the “5 hundred” with gasoline engines with a capability of 704 cc. 3 and 903 cm 3 Completion of the designs discussed above is likewise provided in a variation with a multifunctional driver and Lambda probe.
903 cc engine 3 it has a long history. It was currently utilized in the Fiat 127, and later on in the Uno. Following lots of contemporary efforts, it will now be effectively utilized in the Cinquecento.
We understand the 704 cc engine much better 3 It is the very same motor system that was utilized for the PF 126 Bis.
Of course, for the requirements of the “500” the engine was likewise improved. It presented, to name a few, automated valve lash change and the power increased to 23 kW (31 HP).
| Fiat Cinquecento 700 | Fiat Cinquecento 900 | Polish Fiat 126 p | |
| Engine capability | 704 centimeters 3 | 903 centimeters 3 | 652 centimeters 3 |
| Engine type | Four strokes, carburetor, trigger ignition | Four strokes, carburetor, trigger ignition | Four strokes, carburetor, stimulate ignition |
| Engine installing | Forward along the longitudinal axis | Forward, transversely | Behind the axis of the rear wheel along the longitudinal axis |
| Number of cylinders | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum power | 23 kW/ 31 HP/ at 5000 rpm | 30 kW/ 41 HP/ at 5500 rpm | 176 kW/ 24 HP/ at 4500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 52 Nm at 3000 rpm | 65 Nm at 3000 rpm | 425 Nm at 3000 rpm |
| Oil | Ethylene or unleaded gasoline 95 oct. | Ethylene or unleaded gasoline 95 oct. | Ethylina 94 oct. |
| Itching | Electronic nanoplex | Electronic Digiplex | Classic |
| Carburetor | Weber 30 DGF 7 | Weber 32 TLF 32 | Weber 28 JMB 10/250 |
| Fuel pump | Diaphragm, mechanical | Diaphragm, mechanical | Diaphragm, mechanical |
| Air filter | Dry, with exchangeable paper insert, and thermostat | Dry, with exchangeable paper insert, and thermostat | Dry, and changeable paper inserts |
| To cool off | Liquid | Liquid | For air |
| Drive | For front wheels | For front wheels | On the rear wheels |
| Clutch | Dry, single disc, mechanically managed | Dry, single disc, mechanically managed | Dry, single disc, mechanically managed |
| Number of equipments | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Gear ratio | |||
| And run | 3,250 | 3.909 | 3,250 |
| 2nd equipment | 2.050 | 2.056 | 2.067 |
| 3rd equipment | 1.312 | 1.344 | 1,300 |
| 4th equipment | 0.872 | 0.978 | 0.872 |
| 5th equipment | — | 0.873 | — |
| rear equipment | 4.024 | 3.727 | 4.024 |
| Service brake | hydraulic helped by power, two-line, cross-connected cable televisions; front: disc, back: drum | hydraulic helped by power, two-line, cross-connected cable televisions; front: disc, back: drum | Hydraulic, dual-circuit; front: drum, back: drum |
| Auxiliary brake | Mechanics, acting upon the rear wheels | Mechanics, acting upon the rear wheels | Mechanics, acting upon the rear wheels |
| Suspension– front | Independent type McPherson | Independent type McPherson | It is independent, on a transverse spring, with double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Suspension– back | Independent, routing arms, coil springs, double acting shock absorbers | Independent, tracking arms, coil springs, double acting shock absorbers | Independent, on tracking arms, with coil springs, double-acting shock absorbers |
| Operating tools | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Snail |
| Turning Diameter | 8.8 m | 8.8 m | 8.6 m |
| Number of guiding wheel turns | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Rome | 4.00 x 13 ″ | 4.00 x 13 ″ | 4.00 x 12 ″ |
| Tires | 135/70 R13 | 145/70 R13 | 135 R12 |
| Tire pressure– front | 0.20 MPa | 0.20 MPa | MPa 0.14 |
| Tire pressure– rear | 0.20 MPa | 0.20 MPa | 0.20 MPa |
| Electrical setup | 12 V | 12 V | 12 V |
| Battery | 32 Ah | 32 Ah | 34 Ah |
| Alternator | 55 A. | 45 A. | 33 A. |
| Generator | — | — | 165 A |
| Weight yourself | 675 kg | 700 kg | 600 kg |
| Empty weight circulation | |||
| Unladen weight circulation– on the rear axle | 606% | 62% | 396% |
| Unladen weight circulation– on the front axle | 394% | 38% | 604% |
| Critical mass | 400 kg | 400 kg | 320 kg |
| Total amount | 1110 kg | 1140 kg | 920 kg |
| the variety of seats | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Cargo compartment capability | DM 170-810 3 | DM 170-810 3 | 140 dm 3 |
| Maximum speed | 127 km/ h | 140 km/ h | 105 km/ h |
| Acceleration (2 individuals + 20 kg of travel luggage) | |||
| 0-100 km/ h | 28 p | 18 p | 50 p |
| 0-1000 m | 43 p | 385 s | — |
| Oil intake (dm 3/ 100 km) | |||
| 90 km/ h | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.7-6.3 |
| 120 km/ h | — | 6.4 | — |
| in the metropolitan cycle | 6.1 | 6.6 | — |
| typical according to ECE requirement | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Ability (dm 3) | |||
| Oil tank | 35 | 35 | 21 |
| consisting of storage | 5-7.5 | 5-7.5 | 5 |
| Cooling system | 4.8 | 4.8 | — |
| Engine lubrication system | 3.35 | 3.35 | 2.5 |
| Dimensions in (mm) | |||
| Height width height | 3227/1487/1435 | 3227/1487/1435 | 3054/1377/1335 |
| The base of the wheels | 2200 | 2200 | 1840 |
| Wheel track– front | 1264 | 1264 | 1142 |
| Track width– back | 1257 | 1257 | 1203 |
The most intriguing thing for all, nevertheless, was a brief “test” of the excellent qualities of the Cinquecento, the organizers provided to journalism a test of 200 cars that might be checked on the 46 km path around Lake Albano in Castel Gandolfo, where the Pope’s summertime home lies. The flight was brief, due to the range of surface from mountain snakes to directly, flat areas, it was possible to provide a preliminary impression of the cars and truck.
Fiat Cinquecento– interior
The very first and enjoyable surprise is the extremely opening of the door. With a seventy-two degree wing tilt, getting in and out is easy. The front seats fold down and the boot cover opens quickly. Putting the back-rest of the rear seat back offers you 810 dm 3 freight area.
After taking the driver’s seat, the control panel with an electronic clock makes an excellent impression. You might have bookings about the area of a specific switch, eg a dipped beam. The guiding wheel and the equipment knob are covered with a rubber-like product, really enjoyable to the touch and at the very same time making sure a great hand grip.
In our viewpoint, a brand-new and essential service is the rack in front of the traveler seat, which enables you to put even a big bag or internet in this location. And lastly, the seats themselves, obviously with an adjustable back-rest. They are simply comfy even for individuals of the best height and big body.
Fiat Cinquecento– driving
Cinquecento with 704 cc engine 3 has precisely the very same efficiency as PF 126 Bis. You can plainly hear the engine running, and when you go uphill, the absence of power is simply as visible as when driving a little Fiat.
However, on a flat location, specifically in the city, you can just see the benefits of the Cinquecento. Its handling and handling, and hence the ease of parking, put this cars and truck in front of the cars for which city driving will be the main “task”.
The Cinquecento has a modern-day body line and a drag coefficient of Cx 0.33, the very best in this kind of vehicle. It fulfills the requirements of all requirements of security and tidiness of the exhaust gas. Pillars have actually made excellent efforts to attain the exact same level of production innovation and quality in Tychy as in the Fiat plants in Italy.
Paolo Catarella, CEO of Fiat Auto SA
An extra benefit of the “500” is a great brake, the performance of which can, specifically in Polish conditions, amaze the driver from behind, driving a regular “kid”.
If we likewise discuss the exceptional presence from behind the wheel and the outside mirrors, which can be changed from inside the vehicle, the Cinquecento is an automobile that fulfills all security requirements. Let’s get back to the operation itself.
We did a great deal of mountain screening in the Cinquecento with the 903 cc engine 3 The impression on this design is the really peaceful operation of the drive system, even when beginning or when the engine is performing at high speed with a really low ratio of the five-speed transmission (on the 704– just 4-speed).
After driving in a mountainous location, it ended up that a cars and truck with a more effective engine is excellent for climbing up. Another enjoyable surprise was the 500’s capability to take turns. The cars and truck was neutral in the curves. Body tilt, due to correctly picked suspension, was very little and the vehicle never ever broke the trap “of its own accord”.
Maybe it’s due to the fact that of the Michelin tires utilized. In order to evaluate drive a cars and truck comparable to a sports test, we attempted 180 degree turns utilizing the emergency situation brake. This maneuver was carried out without trouble, however it ended up that there was an issue with the instant return of the brake lever to the neutral position. There was a jam.
I am personally pleased that we handled to fulfill the due date to begin production of the follower of the child discussed in the agreement signed with Fiat in September1987 On the day of the opening night of the Cinquecento, we have 3,000 cars all set for sale. In 1992, we will produce 130,000 of these cars, 104,000 of which will be offered in the FIATA network outside Poland. I make certain that the Cinquecento has no rival in its class in Europe.
Ryszard Welter, President of the Management Board of FSM SA
Driving on a straight stretch of roadway is motivated to determine speed. We might just reach 130 km/ h. Unfortunately, we might not duplicate such an experiment, since it is hard to discover near Rome, not counting the highways that, nevertheless, the speculative path did not lead, an empty and multi-lane part of the roadway.
However, getting these 130 km/ h was simple, and driving at this speed did not trigger any substantial vibrations or shaking of the body. It felt comparable to driving the brand-new PF 126 p at 70 km/h.
We will have the ability to supply more precise info and examination to Readers after a long test, even a couple of days, not a couple of hours. You can currently run the risk of the details that the Cinquecento is close to its worth (as revealed 59 million for ED-704 cm. 3 and 67 million for the design with a 903 cc engine 3) In reality, it appropriates for a purchaser who does not anticipate to purchase “5 hundred” with the efficiency of a Ferrari or a Mazda 626 station wagon.
Text: Paweł Kasprzycki, Aleksander Żyzny; picture: authors and FIAT AUTO; “Motor” 2/1992
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