All new Fiat 500 Turbo revealed!

The Italian car maker Fiat has showcased a new variant of their popular 500 family at the Concorso Italiano in Monterrey, California. Named as the 500 Turbo, the new model will be positioned between the regular Cinquecento and high end 500 Abarth models. With carrying the basic characteristics of iconic Fiat 500 model, the new 500 Turbo model is blessed with enhanced power, performance and personalization levels of the Cinquecento model. The new model is available at a price tag of $19,500 (Rs 10.80 lakh).

All new Fiat 500 Turbo revealed!

 

Powered by a 1.4L Multi Air Turbocharged engine, the new powerful 500 Turbo is capable of delivering a peak power of 137 PS along with a peak torque of 203 NM. The power figures of the Turbo model are about 34 PS higher as compared to the standard version of the car, while at the same time about 25 PS less than the top end Abarth.

Besides new engine, there are a number of cosmetic upgrades in the designing of the car at both exterior and interior fronts including larger air intakes, new sport tuned exhaust, parking lamp bezels, gloss black headlamps, and upgraded tail lamps. The rear profile has been made charismatic by the addition of new black accented rear diffuser and new spoiler.

Inside the car hosts a range of new features including sport-designed leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel accented with Argento (silver) stitching and an optional heated leather seating in black or red/black.