500 / 500C · 2007–2020

Fiat 500 1.2 8V 500 / 500C · 69 hp (2007 to 2020)

The Fiat 500 1.2 8V of the 500 / 500C generation uses the FIRE 1.2 8V petrol engine with 69 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
69 PS / 51 kW
Displacement
1 242 cm³
Cylinders
4
Engine code
FIRE 1.2 8V
Period covered
2007–2020
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 5 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

69 hp (51 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 2007 to 2020.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The FIRE 1.2 8V engine is also fitted to: Fiat Panda (Panda II), Fiat Panda (Panda III / Pandina), Fiat Punto (Punto II), Fiat Punto (Grande Punto / Punto Evo), Ford Ka (Ka II).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 30,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

30 000 km

12 months

Fiat 9.55535-S2 / S1 / GS1 / DS1 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Fiat 500 1.2 8V 500 / 500C?

The FIRE 1.2 8V petrol engine (1 242 cc), 69 hp (51 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Fiat 500 1.2 8V?

A Fiat 9.55535-S2 / S1 / GS1 / DS1-approved oil suited to the FIRE 1.2 8V engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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