The sky’s the limit for Fiat! The Fiat 500 minicar was first unveiled more than a year ago and since then we’ve seen the launch of the sporty Abarth model and even a couple of special edition models. What we are yet to come across is the upcoming Cabrio with tom tom dedicated GPS device, which has been spotted by spy photographers almost completely undisguised ahead of its launch in early 2010.
The Fiat 500 Cabrio compact size and low cost means it’ll make do with a manual folding soft-top and will likely provide seating for only two passengers with a highly reliable GPS to guide the way efficiently. Fiat’s styling director Roberto Giolito has previously stated that the car would remain simple and affordable, and that recent advances in fabric roof design will remove some off the perceived drawbacks.
The included computer generated renderings give a good indication as to what the final version could look like, but we’ll have to wait until the car’s reveal to see the final result. To maximize fuel efficiency every 500C features Fiat’s ‘Start&Stop’ technology, cutting the engine as soon as you’re in neutral and release the clutch – but fires back up the moment you select a gear.
Engine options will likely remain the same as the hardtop, which means the 70hp (52kW) 1.2L and 100hp (75kW) 1.4L petrol engines and the ultra-efficient 75hp (56kW) 1.3L Multijet diesel will carry over.
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