Just two years ago, as part of Fiat's Extreme Downsizing programme, work began on a small, 2-cylinder petrol engine with not only class-leading fuel economy and CO2 emissions, but also with all the performance of a 4-cylinder unit. This incredible new powerplant is a revolution that has stunned the automotive world. A quick look at the facts and figures explains why:
* 95 g/km CO2 emissions: the lowest of any petrol engine in the world
* 68.9 mpg on the combined cycle: the most fuel efficient petrol engine
* 85 bhp: as powerful as a mainstream B segment vehicles
* Top speed: 108 mph
* 0-62 mph: 11.0 seconds
* 145 Nm at just 1900 rpm: high torque at low rpm, meaning rapid acceleration and responsiveness
Compared to the Fiat 500's popular 1.2 litre engine, the TwinAir delivers 23% more power, a 15% reduction in CO2 emissions and a 15% reduction in fuel consumption!
