2016 Abarth 500 technical specifications

TRANSMISSION
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
GearboxFive forward gears and reverse with synchronisers for forward
gear engagement
Clutch Self-adjusting pedal without idle stroke
DriveFront
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SUSPENSION
Version 1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH
FrontMacPherson independent wheels, mechanical crossmember, shock
absorbers and coil springs; anti-roll bar.
Reartorsion beam with interconnected wheels consisting of a torsion axle,
anti-roll bar and two tubular arms with shock absorbers and coil
springs.
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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass
tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the
registration document.
IMPORTANT If there are any
discrepancies between the Owner
Handbook and the registration
document, take the information from
the latter. For safe driving, the car must
be fitted with tyres of the same make
and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use air chambers
with tubeless tyres.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheel toe-in measured from rim
to rim: 0.5±1mm
The values refer to the car in running
order.
CORRECT TYRE READING
Example fig. 137:
195/45 R 16 84V
195Rated width (S, distance in mm
between sidewalls)
45Height/width ratio (H/S) as a
percentage
RRadial tyre
16Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
84Load index (capacity)
VMaximum speed index
Maximum speed index
Qup to 160 km/h
Rup to 170 km/h
Sup to 180 km/h
Tup to 190 km/h
Uup to 200 km/h
Hup to 210 km/h
Vup to 240 km/h
Wup to 270 km/hMaximum speed index
for snow tyres
QM+Sup to 160 km/h
TM+Sup to 190 km/h
HM+Sup to 210 km/h
Load index (capacity)
70= 335 kg81= 462 kg
71= 345 kg82= 475 kg
72= 355 kg83= 487 kg
73= 365 kg84= 500 kg
74= 375 kg85= 515 kg
75= 387 kg86= 530 kg
76= 400 kg87= 545 kg
77= 412 kg88= 560 kg
78= 425 kg89= 580 kg
79= 437 kg90= 600 kg
80= 450 kg91= 615 kg
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RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED
Version Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres
1.4 TB PETROL ABARTH61/2 J x 16H2-ET35 195/45 R16 84 V XL (*)
(**) 7 J x 16H2-ET35 195/45 R16 84 V XL (*)
7 J x 17H2-ET35 205/40 R17 84 W XL
7 J x 17H2-ET38 205/40 R17 84 W XL
(*) 7-mm chains can be fitted.
(**) Winter tyres (Pirelli Snow Sport 195/45 R16) are also available for use if the car is mainly driven on snow-covered roads.
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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the car equipped with its standard-supplied tyres. Height is measured with car
unladen.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUMEUnladen capacity (V.D.A. standards): = 185 dm
3
AB C D EFG I
3657 776 2300 581 1480/1485(*) 1415/1409(*) 1627 1408/1402(*)
(*) With 205/40 R17 tyres
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WEIGHTS
Weights (kg)
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90%
and without optional equipment)1035
Payload including the driver (*) 390
Maximum permitted loads (**)
– front axle830
– rear axle640
– total1425
Towable loads
- braked trailer800
– trailer without brakes 400
Maximum load on roof 50
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 60
(*) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, etc.) the unladen car weight increases, thus reducing the specified payload in relation to the maximum permissible loads.
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your car is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission
specifications. Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use of
the carGenuine fluids
and lubricantsReplacement
interval
Engine lubricants
35)SAE 10W50 grade totally synthetic lubricant.SELENIA ABARTH
10W50Contractual
Technical Reference
No. 0101According to
Scheduled Servicing
Plan
In the case of emergency, if lubricants with the prescribed specifications are not available, products with the minimum indicated
ACEA performance can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
35) The use of products with specifications other than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine not
covered by the warranty.
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UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use of
the carGenuine fluids
and lubricantsApplications
Protective agent for
radiatorsRed protective with antifreeze action for cooling
systems, based on inhibited monoethylene glycol with
organic formula based on O.A.T.
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306
specificationsPARAFLU
UP(*)
Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F101.M01Cooling circuit
usage percentage:
50% distilled water
50% PARAFLU
UP
(**)
Windscreen/rear
window washer fluidMixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC
956-IITUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC35Contractual
Technical Reference
No. F201.D02To be used diluted
or undiluted in
screen washer/
wiper systems
(*) IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from those described.
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
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