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Encyclopedia > Fiat Seicento
Fiat Seicento
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 1998-present
Predecessor Fiat Cinquecento
Successor Fiat Nuova 500
Class City car
Layout FF layout
Engine(s) 899 cc straight-4 ohv 40 PS
1108 cc straight-4 Fire 54 PS
Electric engine 41 PS
Length 3.34 m
Width 1.51 m
Height 1.42 m

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It didn't differ much from its predecessor, retaining the same engines, chassis and general dimensions, with the Seicento gaining a minor 9 cm in length (total length of 3.34m). The design was similar too, in which the Seicento kept the same 3-door hatchback body, instead of the 5-door mini MPV look seen on many Korean city cars. Like its predecessors, the Cinquecento and Polski Fiat 126, the Seicento is built in Fiat's factory in Bielsko-Biala, Poland. Until Summer 2001 377,000 vehicles were sold (source: Wikipedia Germany). Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback like this Ford Mustang can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo space, accessed from behind... A modern minivan - 2004 Chrysler Town & Country Typical early minivan (a Dodge Caravan) A minivan, minibus, people carrier, multi utility vehicle (MUV), or multi purpose vehicle (MPV) is a type of vehicle which has a body that resembles a van, but which has rear side doors, rear side windows, and... {{Infobox Automobile | image = Fiat 126 | name = Fiat 126 | manufacturer = Fiat | production = 1972-2000sfdsfsfsdfsfsdfdsf| class = city car RR | body_style = 2-door saloon | engine = 594 cc Flat-2 652 cc Flat-2 | transmission = | length = 3. ... Motto: none Voivodship Silesian Municipal government Rada Miejska w Bielsku-Białej Mayor Jacek Krywult Area 125 km² Population  - city  - urban  - density 190 780 - 1526/km² Founded City rights - - Latitude Longitude 49°50 N 19°04 E Area code +48 33 Car plates SB Twin towns Acco, Baia Mare...


The Seicento name was intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Fiat 600, Seicento being the Italian word for this number. The Fiat 600 (or Seicento) is a city car produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1955 to 1969. ...

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EuroNCAP performance

In the EuroNCAP crash test, the Fiat Seicento was only awarded a two star rating, and Fractionally beat the worst contenders in the history of the EuroNCAP Rover 100 and the original Chrysler Voyager.[1]. That is not surprising, as the car has an extremely short front-end and keeps many components from its predecessor, originally conceived in 1992. The Smart Fortwo Has A Shorter Front end But Earned 3 Stars In The Crash Test EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ... The Rover Metro is a supermini car that was produced by the Leyland Cars division of British Leyland and its successors. ... The Chrysler Voyager is a minivan marketed by DaimlerChrysler. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The Fortwo is the original Smart model, launched in 1998 as City Coupe. ...


Versions

Engines

The Seicento is available with two engines, the old 899 cc OHV (29 kW / 40 PS) engine used in early base S and SX models, which was removed from West European markets due to emissions regulations, and the 1108 cc FIRE (40 kW / 54 PS), used in the Sporting version since launch, and fitted universally with multi-point fuel injection from 2001, replacing the old pushrod units. There was also a version with an electric engine (30 kW / 41 PS). In automotive engineering, an overhead valve internal combustion engine is one in which the entry and exit valves and ports are contained in the cylinder head. ... The FIRE (for Fully Integrated Robotised Engine) is a series of automobile engines from Fiat. ...


Trims/Equipment

Fiat Seicento Sporting with optional full length electric canvas hood.
Fiat Seicento Sporting with optional full length electric canvas hood.

At launch, the Seicento was availabe with three trim levels; a basic 'S' with black bumpers and spartan equipment and initially the 899cc engine, a 'SX' model, a slight upgrade over the 'S' with colour coded bumpers, electric windows, central locking and a sunroof, which was also available as a 'Citymatic' with a clutchless manual gearchange, and a 'Sporting' with the larger FIRE engine mated to a close-ratio gearbox, and anti-roll bars added. Cosmetically, this version gained 14" alloy wheels, sports seats and bodykit with optional Abarth 14" wheels and side skirts also available. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2816 × 2112 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2816 × 2112 pixel, file size: 1. ...


In 1999, the FIRE engine was also used in the special 'Suite' version, which came with air-conditioning. A special edition 'Soleil' model was available in some markets, which was based on the 'SX' model but came with a full length electrically folding fabric roof.


After the 2001 update, all cars were given clear indicator lenses, with the Sporting getting a restyled bodykit. Cars built from this period also come with an anti-lock braking system. A 'Michael Schumacher' edition of the Sporting, with the Abarth styling kit, was also launched at this time to celebrate the Ferrari driver's Formula 1 success. An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. ... Michael Schumacher (pronounced / /, born January 3, 1969, in Hürth Hermülheim, Germany)[1] is a former Formula One driver, and seven-time world champion. ... Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello and Modena, Italy. ... Formula One, abbreviated to F1 and also known as Grand Prix racing, is the highest class of single-seat open-wheel auto racing. ...


Tuning

German tuner Novitec created a special edition of the Fiat Seicento, adding a turbocharger and six-speed gearbox to the little car. The German tuner is able to extract 101 PS (74 kW) from the 1242 cc FIRE engine. Engine tuning or engine building is the adjustment, modification or design of internal combustion engines to yield optimal performance, either in terms of power output or economy. ...


Future replacement

No official replacement plans are known at the moment. Unlike previously thought, it will be continue to be produced alongside the Fiat Nuova 500, which is scheduled to be officially presented to the press in the 4th of July of 2007.


See also

The Daewoo Matiz is a city car made by GM Daewoo (in Poland by FSO, and in Pakistan by Nexus Automotive). ... The Fiat 500 (the cinquecento from the Italian word for 500) is a car produced by the Fiat company of Italy between 1957 and 1975 (the Fiat 500 K alone was produced until 1977). ... The Fiat 600 (or Seicento) is a city car produced by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1955 to 1969. ... The Renault Twingo is a city car built by the French automaker Renault, launched at the 1992 Mondial de lAutomobile and going on sale in early 1993. ...

External links


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Type 1980s 1990s 2000s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
City car 126 Cinquecento Seicento
500
Panda Nuova Panda
Supermini 127 Uno Punto I Punto II Grande Punto
Small family car Ritmo Tipo Bravo / Brava Stilo Nuova Bravo
Regata Tempra Marea Linea
Large family car Argenta Croma I Croma II
Coupé Coupé
Roadster Barchetta Barchetta
Sports car X1/9
Panel van Fiorino I Fiorino II Doblò
Mini SUV Sedici
Mini MPV Idea
Compact MPV Multipla
Large MPV Ulysse I Ulysse II
Van Scudo I Scudo II
Ducato I Ducato II Ducato III

  Results from FactBites:
 
Fiat 600 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (461 words)
The Fiat 600 (or "Seicento") was a small (3.22 metre) automobile available as a coupe produced from 1955 to 1969.
Unlike the VW Beetle, the Fiat 600 is water-cooled, and while cooling is generally adequate, for high-power modified versions a front-mounted radiator or oil cooler is absolutely necessary to complement the rear-mounted radiator.
The Fiat 850 is largely derived from the 600, but introduces a fully-synchronized transaxle, front disc brakes, and an alternator.
Fiat Seicento - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (404 words)
The Seicento was introduced in 1998 as a replacement to the Fiat Cinquecento, but didn't differ much from its predecessor, retaining the same chassis and general dimensions, with the Seicento gaining a minor 9 cm in length (total length of 3.34m).
Fiat has still not confirmed if and when the Seicento will be replaced, as the new 5-door Panda fits into the niche of city cars and has caused a reduction in Seicento sales in Western Europe since its introduction.
In the Euro NCAP crash test, the Fiat Seicento received only one star and is one of the worst contenders in the history of the Euro NCAP.
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