- FIAT launches the special limited-edition series 500 Collezione 1957, featuring 1,957 units with a distinctive “dolce vita” design that pays homage to the car’s heritage and triumphs.
- This limited-edition is available for order starting today in selected European countries and Japan.
- With more than 3.2 Million units sold worldwide since 2007, including over 2.7 million units in Europe, the Fiat 500 has always been and still is the European leader in the city-car segment along with the Fiat Panda.
In 1957 FIAT introduced the world to its small great car: the Fiat 500, the vehicle which would become an emblem of mass motorization and a true global ambassador of ‘Made in Italy’ production. To celebrate the passion and the worldwide love for the icon, FIAT is launching the new special limited-edition series “Collezione 1957” a collectors’ edition in only 1957 units. This limited-edition model is available for order starting today in selected European countries and Japan.
The Fiat 500 Collezione 1957 stands out with its exquisite cabrio design and exclusive features. The exterior of this limited-edition model features a two-tone White Gelato and Rugiada Green bodywork with Beige capote, accentuated by the new Silver Beauty Line and 16″ White Diamond alloy wheels.
The chrome mirror caps, and 1957 serigraphy 3rd light pay homage to the car’s heritage, bridging the gap from 1957 to 2024. The interior is equally captivating, featuring ivory-wrapped seats with Frau Leather inserts and a distinctive “ONE OF 1957” embossed logo, a wooden dashboard, and a dedicated numbered plate on the central tunnel.
This exclusive limited-edition is not just about aesthetics, but also incorporates chrome details, LED DRL, fog lights, and a 7″ TFT digital display as standard features. The connectivity options are elevated with MOPAR CONNECT, a feature which ensures safety, monitoring, and convenience for the customers. Equipped with a 1.0 Hybrid engine delivering 70 horsepower, coupled with a manual transmission for the European market, a 1.2-liter engine with 69 horsepower, and an MTA system for the Japanese one, the Fiat 500 Collezione 1957 is a timeless celebration of automotive craftsmanship and innovation.
With more than 3.2 Million units sold worldwide since 2007, including over 2.7 million units in Europe, the Fiat 500 has always been the European leader in the city-car segment along with the Fiat Panda: in 2023, it is the second best-selling city car in Europe, following the Panda, with 109 thousand units sold and a market share of 20%. It is on the podium in the A segment in 9 countries: 1st in Germany, Spain, Austria, Belgium, and Portugal – 2nd in Italy and Poland, and 3rd in France and the UK.
Three generations in 67 years, starting with the first one in 1957 – the “original” Fiat 500 – which went on to become an icon of Italian mobility and freedom of movement. In 2007 the second generation: the Fiat 500 evolved into a fashion and style icon that brought Italian style to the world; it received hundreds of international awards—including Car of The Year in 2008—and starred on the streets in 80 different countries. And in 2020, the third generation of the Fiat 500 once again revolutionized urban mobility in the name of sustainability and electrification with its plethora of innovations and technologies.
