Fiat 500 TwinAir engines: hybrid in new line-up
Reports say that Fiat could be working on a hybrid model using its new 500 TwinAir engines. The Fiat 500 would have room enough for hybrid technology given the more compact 900cc, twin-cylinder engines take up less space. We could see a TwinAir, electric motor and dual-clutch transmission combination as part of expansion plans of the TwinAir line-up.
The Fiat 500 TwinAir will be available from September in the current 84 hp which corresponds to the same power output as the 1.4-litre engine on offer. A new powerstep in 64 hp will be developed, which is equivalent to the 1.2-litre engine, and the range will likely be topped off with a 105 hp version.
The first TwinAir on the market will be priced the same as the 1.4-litre engine but obviously has the benefit of much lower fuel consumption, which Fiat claims is a 30-percent reduction. Fiat also plans to use the TwinAir engines in other brands, most likely Lancia, and has ambitions for a production rate of 400,000 units a year.
Source | Autocar and 4WheelsNews
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UlisseDB
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ulisse di bartolomei
21 Oct 2010 - 20:39 - #2Patent fraud. About the Fiat hybrids, the technology double clutch with electric motor between has been stolen by a patent that Fiat Company has never wanted to purchase, but only shamelessly to copy. I invite to visit my blog where her “vitality” of the Fiat planners it appears in all of evidence:
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Harris
20 Dec 2010 - 16:38 - #3I think the car is brilliant and for a Londoner makes complete sense. It’s compact, has good power, but most of all fuel efficient and low on carbon emissions! I didn’t know this till I saw the Fiat 500 Twin air on their website. And the options are plenty.
I’m sure to book in a test drive soon and make my decision.
Thanks for sharing! :)