1957
Fiat Nuova 500
The Nuova 500 was Italy's Volkswagen Beetle — a tiny, affordable car that put the nation on wheels in the postwar economic miracle. Its 479 cc twin-cylinder rear engine, canvas sunroof, and charming proportions made it an enduring icon of Italian everyday life.
City Car
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 479 cc Air-Cooled Twin-Cylinder (Type 110) |
| Displacement | 479 cc |
| Horsepower | 13 hp |
| Torque | 28 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual (crash gearbox) |
| Drivetrain | RWD (rear-engine) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 5.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 70+ sec |
| Top Speed | 85 km/h |
| Length | 2,970 mm |
| Width | 1,320 mm |
| Height | 1,325 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,840 mm |
| Curb Weight | 470 kg |
| MSRP Range | 465,000 Lira (1957 Italy) |