Fiat Seicento
A featherweight Italian city car that proves you don't need triple-digit horsepower to have fun.
- Power
- 54 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 13.5 s
- Top speed
- 93 mph
About the Fiat Seicento
The Fiat Seicento Sporting was the enthusiast-oriented version of Fiat's late-90s city car, succeeding the popular Cinquecento. While its 1.1-litre FIRE engine produced a modest 54 bhp, the car's appeal lay in its sub-750kg kerb weight and short-ratio gearbox. The Sporting trim added a rev counter, sports seats, and stiffer anti-roll bars, creating a 'momentum car' that rewarded committed driving. Though it suffered from a poor Euro NCAP safety rating, it remains a cult favourite for its simplicity and agile handling.
Fiat Seicento specs
The Fiat Seicento produces 54 bhp (40 kW) and 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 13.5 seconds and has a top speed of 93 mph (150 km/h).
| Make | Fiat |
|---|---|
| Model | Seicento |
| Trim | 1.1 Sporting |
| Years | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 1.1-litre inline-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,108 cc (1.1 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 54 bhp (40 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 88 Nm (65 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 735 kg (1,620 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 73 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Fiat Seicento rarity in CarSpot
The Fiat Seicento is a Common card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 out of 100. Everyday cars you can spot on almost any street. A Common card is worth 10 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Fiat Seicento fun facts
- The Seicento Sporting featured a close-ratio gearbox compared to the standard 1.1-litre models to make better use of its limited power.
- Michael Schumacher owned a Seicento Sporting as a promotional tie-in with Ferrari, and a limited 'Schumacher Edition' was later released in his honour.
- Despite being an Italian icon, the Seicento was actually manufactured at the Fiat Auto Poland factory in Tychy.