Fiat 500X Autobahn’s Top Speed Run Shows That Small Cars Can Go Fast

It is powered by a tiny engine of 1.3-liters.

The 500X Fiat model is the only one that will be available in the United States during the 2022 model year. There are four trim levels: Trekking Plus, Sport, Trekking Plus, and Pop. It also comes with a single engine option. The 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine is the power source and all-wheel drive are standard on this side of the big lake. However, FWD is also available in Europe.

The Euro-spec 500X with only two wheels and the same 1.3-liter engine produces a peak power output of 149 horsepower (111 Kilowatts) as well as 199 pound-feet of maximum torque. Although these numbers may not be impressive, the crossover’s curb weight of 3,075 pounds (1 395 kg) is not slow.

Fiat 500X Autobahn's Top Speed Run Shows That Small Cars Can Go Fast

You can enjoy a top speed race behind the wheel of a 2021500X. This is the only place in the world that any car can legally show its true potential. The team also uses a GPS device to ensure that the readings are accurate.

This particular car has a 6-speed dual-clutch auto and should reach speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) from a stop in 8.7 seconds. The top speed is what we are most interested in. The car reached 129 mph (208 km/h) during the Autobahn speed test, while the speedometer reads 132 mph (221 kph). This isn’t exactly remarkable and even a small VW Golf equipped with a 2.0-liter Diesel can achieve better, however, it still has a respectable performance considering the four-cylinder engine.