Fiat 500 Rosso Corsa Limited Edition Introduced

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The Fiat 500 is one of the most customizable mainstream vehicles available on the market today, but it looks like there is always room for a bit more exclusivity. Fiat has released the Limited Edition 500 Rosso Corsa, which is only destined for the German Market.

Besides the car’s special coat, this also comes with a list of exterior and interior goodies, which include a “Rosso Corsa” logo on the tailgate, 16 inch alloy rims that house red painted brake calipers, xenon headlights, a special audio system and a key cover that uses the same color as the car’s body.

Fiat announced that it will only produce 200 units if the Limited Edition Rosso Corsa, with each vehicle receiving an interior aluminum plaque with the car’s production number in order to offer a special feel to its owner.

The bespoke Italian mini hatch is powered by a 1.4 liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that develops 101 hp at 101 rpm and a maximum torque of 131 Nm (96.6 lb-ft) at 4,250 rpm. This is the most powerful non-Abarth engine in the car’s range, ofering the car decent dynamic abilities.

The unit, which is matted to a six speed manual transmission, emits 149 grams of CO2 per km and returns a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 mpg), allows the 930 kg car to reach 100 km/h (60 mph) in 10.5 seconds and offer a top speed of 182 km/h (113 mph).

The Fiat 500 Limited Edition Rosso Corsa can be yours for EUR19,500 (about $24,150 at the current exchange rate).

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