New Motor for the FIAT 500 - 57+ MPG!

[sptcoupe]

Check this out. Imagine about 600 miles on a tank of gas, using only 10.4 gallons! Way farther than my bladder will run without stopping, it performs better than a Smart Car, as I recall, is faster 0-60 than some of our smogged FIATS were back in the day.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/07/fiat-500-twinair/

[Mad-Machine]

Bolt that into the nose of a spider and get better performance, less weight, and better handling.. and probably better miliage on top.. what is not to like?

[Kevin1]

Some interesting comments follow the article. Amazing how many fall into the "big is safe, small is a deathtrap" variety. All of the car manufacturers, not just Fiat, will have a difficult time of it convincing the American driver that it is safe to drive a sub 4,000 pound vehicle.
Gas has been near $4.00 for a while now, and I don't see anyone changing their driving habits much. 57mpg is awesome. What will it take?

[azygoustoyou]

I don't even drive my F150 much. I can't afford it. Everyday I do drive it, it costs at least ten dollars. I have a Toyota Solara and filling it up is starting to get to the point I used to fill up the truck. I can't remember the last time I had more than 1/4 tank of gas in the truck. I definitely need something with better fuel economy. I can't wait till the truck is paid off.
I have a Harley and I can remember when I put a K&N air filter on it. I had to change the jets in the carb so it would run right. Boy that made a big difference in how much gas it used too.