First Look: Fiat 500 Cabrio Spied & Rendered
By Clinton Deacon
September 9, 2008 6:00 PM
Filed Under: European, Fiat, Spy Photos
The open-top version of the Fiat 500 stepped out for a breather and luckily our spies were there to catch it. But a close look at the model reveals that this model is quite clearly sporting a set of B-Pillars and C-Pillars confirming that Fiat are in fact working on TWO cabrio versions of the Fiat 500.
As we can see the A-line which runs from the base of the windscreen to the base of the rear window on this semi-convertible prototype remains in tact, but we are just missing the roof area which will gain a retractable textile cover instead. This should keep the development costs of this model down to a minimum as Fiat would be able to use the body structure from the regular 500.
Rumours have stated a 2009 Geneva Show debut has been planned by the Italian automaker but we wouldn't want to rule out the possibility of a surprise appearance in Paris next month.
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The 500 is quite cute but it's really a small amount of detailing that makes it stand out from the crowd. I think it won't take long for us all to get used to it and then suddently it's just another small car.
Smarts still turn my head though.
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