Fiat 500 "Topolino"
| Fiat 500 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | Topolino |
| Production | 1936–1955 520,000 made |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Oreste Lardone, Dante Giacosa |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 569 cc I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed synchromesh manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Length | 3,215–3,245 mm (126.6–127.8 in) (saloon) |
| Width | 1,275–1,288 mm (50.2–50.7 in) |
| Height | 1,377 mm (54.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 550–750 kg (1,213–1,653 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | |
The Fiat 500, commonly known as "Topolino" (pronounced [topoˈliːno]), is an Italian city car produced and manufactured by Fiat from 1936 to 1955.
The name Topolino is Italian for 'little mouse', and is also the Italian name for Mickey Mouse.