better go with the albarth 500 little monster....aint that slow
wait i was wrong the normal fiat 500 had only 15bhp! but thank god they made albarth!
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In 1958 the first improvements were made to the bambino, this included an increase of power up to 15 hp, a bit more chrome and for the first time side windows that wound down. A sport model was also launched that year that increased power to 21.5 hp something that helped the tiny car keep up with the traffic.
More minor improvements are made to the car during the years 1959 to 1963 the car is now known as the 500D and has a 17.5hp engine. Other improvements include points for fixing front seat belts, redesigned seats and trunk space as well as an improved instrument panel.
The most popular improvement came in 1965 when the now 500F received redesigned front doors that opened like a normal car rather than the previous suicide doors, also this year the engine received yet another boost in power to 19 hp giving it a top speed of 95 km/h.
In 1968 the 500 L was launched and more improvements were made to the levels of interior comfort. a new steering wheel, instrument panel, reclining seats and carpeting were installed. The later two were a first for the 500.
1972 saw the launch of what was hoped to become the 500's more successful replacement the Fiat 126. The 126 was based on the 500 design of a small rear engine car but looked like a more modern version of the 500, it had more power and was a bit more comfortable, but never sold as well as the 500. The final series of the 500 (called 500 R) was sold between 1972 and 1975 alongside the 126, this series shared a new engine and wheels with the 126 and was possibly the best performing 500 ever sold.
source:
http://www.gizmohighway.com/autos/fiat_500_history.htm
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