Fiat to Launch 500 “F1 Limited Edition” at the Singapore GP

We’ve lost track of how many limited or special edition versions of the new 500 that Fiat has introduced into the market the past few months, but we reckon that the ‘F1 Limited Edition’ that will make its debut at the Singapore Grand Prix along with the ‘Ferrari Special edition’ will be the most sought after. Overall, Fiat built just 12 examples of the 500 F1 Limited Edition all of which have been pre-booked by selected customers from Singapore. -Continued

Fiat said that apart from the racing livery, the limited edition 500s are enhanced with custom features and chrome trim without giving any further details.The 500 F1 Limited Edition will be shown to the public for the first time before the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying rounds on 27 September when various celebrities will get behind the wheel of the 12 cars driving them around the race track.

Fiat 500 PUR-O2: Eco-Friendly Edition to Make Paris Debut

The Paris show hosts the world premiere of Fiat’s new eco-friendly PUR-O2 line that will be available on the 500, Croma and Bravo from this November. The PUR-O2 label that will make its debut on the new 500 will be used by Fiat on its most eco-friendly models that will be equipped with a new Start&Stop system developed by Bosch and special Eco Packs that include green tires, low-viscosity fluids, aerodynamic packages and gearboxes with modified ratios. -Continued

In the case of the 500 PUR-O2, Fiat equipped the 1.2 petrol engine with its new Start&Stop system that turns the engine off temporarily and restarts it during periods when the engine would be idling with the car at a standstill. According to Fiat, this system alone can cut fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent over an urban cycle. In terms of CO2 emissions, the PUR-O2 version of the 500 boasts a low figure of 115 gr /km. Further details on the 500 PUR-O2 will be announced at the Paris Show.

New Fiat 500 Abarth Essesse: Hottest 500 yet with 160HP

At the Paris International Motor Show Fiat will officially reveal the 500 Abarth Essesse or ‘SS’ for short which is based on the limited production 500 Abarth Opening Edition details of which you can check out by clicking here. The hottest version of the new 500 up to date features a revised turbocharged engine, a full bodykit complete with larger alloy wheels and upgraded suspension and brake components. The 500 Abarth Essesse will be available both as a separate model and a complete tuning kit that can be installed by the Italian firm’s specialized dealers on any standard 500 Abarth. -Continued

In terms of power, the Essesse is equipped with a souped-up version of the standard 1.4-liter turbo engine delivering an output of 160 HP (up from 135 HP) at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 230 Nm at 3000 rpm for a 7.4 second sprint to 100 km/h (62mph) and a 211 km/h (131mph) top speed.

Aside from the mechanical enhancements and the new bodykit that comprises a sportier front bumper, side skirts, a redesigned rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and the 17-inch alloys, Abarth also offers a series of accessories for the interior including a set of front bucket seats.

Fiat 500 Special Edition “DIESEL”

DIESEL as in Diesel clothing, has collaborated with Fiat to create a special edition version of the new 500 minicar that will be produced in 10,000 copies over the next two years. Based on the Sport version, the ‘500 by Diesel’ is available in three exterior colors (olive green, black and brown). Unique exterior features include the aluminum trim on the bumpers, the protective strips on the door, the yellow brake calipers and the Diesel insignias. -Continued

Likewise, the interior has been enhanced with special upholstery fabrics made from denim while the Diesel brand logo makes its appearance on the dashboard and the gear knob. The 500 by Diesel will be available with two petrol engines, a 69HP 1.2-liter and a 100HP 1.4-liter unit as well as a 1.3 Mutlijet turbo diesel delivering 75HP, with prices set at €15,000 for the 1.2 and at €17,000 for both the 1.4 and 1.3 Multijet variants.

Fiat Qubo MPV: Updated Image Gallery

The Qubo is the production version of Fiat’s Geneva Show Fiorino MPV and although sales have already started in several European markets including France, Spain, Italy and Poland, the Italian automaker just decided to release the full image gallery of its alternative minivan. The Qubo features two sliding rear side doors and a practicable interior that can fit up to five passengers and 330 liters worth of luggage (up to the parcel rack) and 650 liters if measured up to the roof. With the rear seats removed, the capacity increases to 2,500 liters. -Continued

Powertrain options include a 73 HP 1.4-liter gasoline engine and a 75 HP 1.3 Multijet diesel engine matted to a 5-speed manual gearbox or a semi-automatic six-speed transmission. The Qubo MPV is expected to go on sale in Germany, Holland and Ireland this October with Belgium and Greece following in November and Great Britain and Denmark in early 2009.

Fiat 500 Diabolika by StudioTorino to be produced in 50 units

This awesome special edition Fiat 500 is the work of Alfredo Stola’s Studiotorino coachbuilding and design firm and from what we know, it will make its first appearance at the Paris Motor Show in October. Inspired from the famous Italian comic ‘Diabolik’, the Fiat 500 Diabolika is the 500’s evil twin. Designed and prepared by Studiotorino and Mycrom in collaboration with the publisher of Diabolik, Astorina, the particular 500 is based on the Sport edition of the Italian mini car.

On the outside, the sinister looking 500 Diabolika is distinguished by the sexy matte black finish combined with Studiotorino’s signature matte red tail fins, the retro-look BORRANI spoke rims wrapped in special edition Pirelli tires hand cut and built with the Diabolik eyes shape logo , the Brembo brakes and of course the Diabolik insignias. Studiotorino has also fiddled around with the 500’s interior that boasts high-quality leather sport seats that have been digitally painted with images from the comic strip. -Continued

Additionally, Studiotorino has also upholstered the steering wheel, the gear and handbrake levers in matte black leather and bright red stitching while the gearbox knob is painted in a titanium color. Moreover, the 500 Diabolika features drawing from the comic strip on the sun covers, the roof even on the portable ashtray and the key fobs. According to our sources, Studiotorino plans on producing a total of 50 units of the 500 Diabolika each of which will feature an individually numbered limited-edition plaque.