Fiat New 500 (Standard Model) (1957-58)
The Car
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The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 66mm x 70mm |
| Displacement |
479cc
|
| Firing order | 1,2 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
35.5-42.6 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Weber 241MB |
| Choke |
18 mm
|
| Main |
1.10 mm
|
| Economy |
0.45 mm
|
| Starting jet |
0.90 mm
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.004″ (cold)
|
| Valve-timing indication | On timing chain sprockets |
| Intake valve opens |
19° BTDC Tappet clearance for timing 0.0147″
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.0165″-0.0189″ |
| Plug gap | 0.0197″-0.0236″ (5-6 mm) |
| Ignition timing indication |
On timing cover
|
| Ignition timing |
10° BTDC (static)
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings |
–
|
Brakes
| Brake type |
Hydraulic (Lockheed)
|
| Brake linings |
Width 30mm
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 0 to 2 mm (Laden) |
| Camber | 5 to 6 mm (Laden) |
| Caster angle | 9°±1° |
| King pin angle |
6°
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