These totally cool pics show the Fiat 500C “parked” on the ceiling of Frankfurt airport as part of a publicity campaign prior to the Frankfurt show in September this year.

Given the Fiat 500 cabriolet’s point of interest is the soft top roof, why not show it where you can really get a look in? (Thanks to “ruggy” for the tip)

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News from the “Cinquecentisti” forum reveals the Fiat 500 cabriolet pricing for the Italian market. Prices are set to range from 15,000 euros for the 1.2 Pop, to 18,600 euros for the 1.4 Lounge. The 1.3 litre Multijet at 75 hp will cost 18,450 euros, and the new 95hp Multijet will be available from November this year.

Depending on your priorities, the new 500C may seem expensive, given the basic hard top version costs 4,000 euros less. The Pop version should prove the more popular for those wanting to save a little extra on their cabrio. The models will be available from June for summer touring in Italy.

Source | Autoblog.it via Autopareri.com

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According to some reports, the new 1.3 litre Multijet II engine with turbo compressor at 95 hp and 200 Nm, could debut on the Fiat 500 C. The new engine, which would be redesigned slightly for the occasion, would appear alongside the 75 hp unit already available.

The Fiat engine could also soon debut on the Lancia Musa with a similar performance and 230 Nm of torque. Dates haven’t been released and confirmation is awaited. The new diesel unit complies with Euro 5 norms.

Source | Cinquecentisti.com

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In an ex-porn cinema in Italy, the Fiat 500 cabrio prepares for its debut, seen in these shots. The Fiat 500c appeared at a preview party at the Spazio Astoria, with music group Alioscia. It seems the Italians are enjoying the everyman to VIP style of their Fiat 500. More pics to come.

Continue reading: Preview party for Fiat 500C

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We continue our news on the 2009 Geneva motor show, with more shots of the Fiat 500C. The Fiat 500 cabriolet is likely to be the main protagonist at the Fiat stand, with details being released already.

The 500C will be available will the entire engine range of this model: the 1.2 and 1.4 litre petrol engines, and the 1.3 Mjet with manual or dualogic shift, and for all the models, Start-Stop system for city traffic.

The boot should easily be opened even with the roof down, and the roof mechanism itself will be electric. Colours for the soft top are ivory, red and black, and exclusive to the 500C, the new colours of pearl red and warm grey.

Continue reading: Fiat 500C and news at Geneva

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There was a long wait for this vehicle, but it has just ended. Fiat has been working on the convertible 500 for quite a while. The name of the new version is 500C (for Cabrio) and the small convertible follows an unusual recipe, with a targa style soft top that keeps the side structure of the roof. It is inspired by the 1957 cabrio version of 500 and, afterall, it looks quite nice.

Besides the retractable top, this new 500C is very much similar to the regular vehicle. Dimensions and engines are just the same. The only difference is having the Start&Stop system fitted to all 500C. This equipment saves fuel by turning off the engine whenever the car has to be in a standstill position, such as in traffic jams.

Source | Fiat

Fiat 500C

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