Cinquecento rolls into MoMa
FIAT Just in time for its 60th birthday, the classic Fiat 500, the Cinquecento, is given a place in probably the most famous museum in the world, the Museum of Modern Art in New York. On July 4, 1957, the classic Fiat 500 was presented to the world public for the first time. Now, the New York Museum of Modern Art is honoring the "Nuova Cinquecento" model of that time [...]
On July 4, 1957, the classic Fiat 500 was presented to the world public for the first time. Now the New York Museum of Modern Art is honoring the "Nuova Cinquecento" model of the time by including it in its permanent collection.
Italian lifestyle
„The Fiat 500 has undeniably left its mark on the history of the automobile," said Olivier François, Head of Fiat Brand and Chief Marketing Officer FCA. "The Cinquecento has always been more than just an automobile. Over the past 60 years, it has become part of the collective consciousness."
Model series "F
Presented in 1957, the original Cinquecento had a 500 cubic centimeter engine with 18 hp in the rear, which allowed a top speed of 95 km/h after all. The Fiat 500 Sport and the somewhat more powerful Fiat 500 D followed, before the F generation set new production records from 1965 to 1972. Including the last model series with the abbreviations L and R, a total of more than four million units were built until 1975.
Current successor also successful
Today, the current Fiat 500 is one of the best-selling passenger cars in its segment in Europe. Within ten years, more than two million customers have opted for it, which has also won numerous internationally renowned awards, including the title "Car of the Year" and the "Compasso d'Oro" design prize.
Style-setting
Just like the current Fiat 500, the classic predecessor with its unique style has regularly inspired international artists to create particularly elegant, exclusive or sporty interpretations. Now the "Nuova Cinquecento" has become a work of art itself,
