Tag: 2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition

2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition was unveiled in November last year and now the model is ready to go on sale around the United States. The car was designed and manufactured in order to celebrate the iconic 1957 Nuova 500 Cinquecento. It combines therefore the emblematic Italian design and vintage styling with modern technology.

The car is equipped with a sptort-tuned suspension for improved handling, and also sports 16” forged aluminum wheels with a retro body color design, throwback “FIAT” badging and a “Marrone” brown and “Avorio” ivory leather interior.

The model is to be offered in three classic exterior colors: “Bianco” white, “Verde Chiaro” light green and “Celeste” light blue. Another tone featured in the exterior design and contributing towards two-tone look is the “Bianco” painted roof and mirror caps, when the car is covered with the last two exterior paint schemes. This Fiat is based on the 2014 Fiat 500 Lounge.

Inside, the 1957 Edition’s vintage look is achieved by the utilization of an “Avorio” ivory interior environment contrasted by premium “Marrone” brown leather seats. “Avorio” accent stitching can be found on the seatbacks and seat cushions.

“Grigio” grey door panels deliver the pwerfect contrast inside and also include “Avorio” inner panel, while “Marrone” door armrests and shift boot are decided in the same color as the leather seats.

“Avorio” is also the color for the leather-wrapped steering wheel, which additionally has been hand-stitched with “Marrone” leather on the inner ring. On it can be also seen the retro “FIAT” badge.

This limited edition model is powered by the 1.4-liter MultiAir engine, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This means that the car is also extremely fuel efficient and delivers an EPA estimated 31 miles per gallon (mpg) city and 40 mpg highway. As an option, Fiat offers to fit the engine with six-speed automatic transmission.

2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition will be available at dealerships later this spring and will have a starting price of $20 400 USD.

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2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition is created in order to celebrate the 57th anniversary of the original 1957 Nuova Cinquecento. The car expresses the iconic Italian design and offers engaging driving dynamics and vintage styling.

Nuova 500 was designed to revamp Fiat‘s product range, embarked upon by the company during World War II. It went into production after the war and provided customers with efficient and affordable mobility during Italy’s period of rebuilding and economic recovery.

Since 1957, Fiat 500 Cinquecento became one of the most emblematic automobiles of all time. Fifty-seven years later, the 2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition commemorates its roots in uniquely crafted detail.

The car is based on the 2014 Fiat 500 Lounge model, but adds iconic silhouette with a vintage look. This was made possible via the classic exterior colors – including Bianco, or for a bi-color look – the Verde Chiaro or the exclusive Celeste, combined with a signature Bianco painted roof and mirror caps.

This Limited Edition Fiat sits on 16-inch retro wheels that feature a wide chromed lip, body-color accent and large center cap with historic FIAT emblem. The vehicle also includes enhanced handling, sport-tuned suspension and all-season performance tires are standard. What rounds off the visual credentials of the model are the brand’s badges on the front fascia and rear liftgate.

The interior is also inspired by the historic model and its vintage look features an Avorio interior environment contrasted by premium Marrone leather seats. Avorio accent stitching vertically crosses the seatbacks and seat cushions.

To make the contrast even bigger, there are added also a Grigio door panels that include unique Avorio inner panel, while Marrone door armrests and shift boot with manual transmission are color-keyed to the leather seats. The steering-wheel is wrapped in Avorio leather and it is hand-stitched with Marrone leather on the inner ring. It also features a retro FIAT badge.

The theme continues in the uniquely styled key fob with Marrone casing and Avorio-painted “1957” graphic. For the fun-of-driving and ambience of the cabin provide the six-speaker and 276-watt FIAT premium audio system with SiriusXM Radio.

Under the hood of Fiat 500 1957 Edition is hidden the 1.4-liter MultiAir engine which is coupled with a C514 five-speed manual transmission. Both deliver an EPA estimated 31 mpg/city and 40 mpg/highway.

The engaging dynamics include a driver-selectable Sport mode on the instrument panel. In additionally, Fiat offers an optional six-speed automatic transmission with driver-selectable gear changes. In Sport mode, the automatic transmission offers a more aggressive shift schedule and throttle map for improved engine responsiveness.

2014 Fiat 500 1957 Edition will be available at dealerships in the spring of next year. The pricing will be announced closer to market launch.

Source: Fiat