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As we're closely watching FCA's press website for news on the 2016 Fiat 500 facelift, we couldn't miss the release of the retro-looking 500c 1957 Edition.
If you still remember the Fiat 500 1957 Edition hatchback from last year, you're in for a cabrio déja-vu. In essence, the Fiat 500 Cabrio 1957 Edition adds a "premium dual-layer" power-operated textile roof, a "contemporary solution to the famous canvas roof of the original Cinquecento".
The retracting roof is operated just as it would be in a standard Fiat 500c: it can be deployed to the rear spoiler at speeds up to 60 mph (96 km/h). In addition, it can retract behind the rear head restraints at speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
The model only comes with FCA's 1.4-liter MultiAir engine and offers 102 HP plus 132 Nm (98 lb-ft) of torque. Clients can exploit those smooth performances via a standard five-speed manual gearbox or through the optional 6-speed auto transmission.
Your new 'La Dolce Vita' kind-of-feelings generator also comes with a choice of classic exterior colours -Bianco (white), Verde Chiaro (light green) or Celeste (celestial blue) - and 16-inch retro wheels inspired by the original 1957 Fiat "Nuova" Cinquecento.
On the inside, the Italians went for a the same vintage look previewed by the exterior and used an Avorio (ivory) interior environment contrasted by premium Marrone (brown) leather seats.
The blast-from-the-past wannabe cabrio has a starting price of $24,700, which is $1,900 more than a base Fiat 500c Lounge. Orders are now open, and dealerships should see the first batch of cars coming in this spring.
The retracting roof is operated just as it would be in a standard Fiat 500c: it can be deployed to the rear spoiler at speeds up to 60 mph (96 km/h). In addition, it can retract behind the rear head restraints at speeds up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
The model only comes with FCA's 1.4-liter MultiAir engine and offers 102 HP plus 132 Nm (98 lb-ft) of torque. Clients can exploit those smooth performances via a standard five-speed manual gearbox or through the optional 6-speed auto transmission.
Your new 'La Dolce Vita' kind-of-feelings generator also comes with a choice of classic exterior colours -Bianco (white), Verde Chiaro (light green) or Celeste (celestial blue) - and 16-inch retro wheels inspired by the original 1957 Fiat "Nuova" Cinquecento.
On the inside, the Italians went for a the same vintage look previewed by the exterior and used an Avorio (ivory) interior environment contrasted by premium Marrone (brown) leather seats.
The blast-from-the-past wannabe cabrio has a starting price of $24,700, which is $1,900 more than a base Fiat 500c Lounge. Orders are now open, and dealerships should see the first batch of cars coming in this spring.
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