The Italian carmaker has announced today the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione special edition which will be sold in the United states only. The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione is designed to be a collector vehicle and only 500 units will be sold across the US. The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione will have a sequentially numbered vehicle identification number (VIN) and unique numbered matching badge.
The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione will be sold with a choice between three colors, Bianco (White), Rosso (Red) and Grigio (Gray) and will come with a manual transmission.
The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione will be sold with the company's 1.4-liter MultiAir four-cylinder engine. The company does not say whether or not
the new 2-cylinder version of the Fiat 500 Prima Edizione will be sold in the United States.
The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione price has not been announced yet, but if you want one, you can already call to reserve yours.
Fiat Press Release:
Fiat fans attending the annual convention of the Club Fiat-Lancia Unlimited were given a special
surprise when the head of Fiat North America arrived at their closing dinner and made them an exclusive offer. These long-time enthusiasts of the Fiat brand and vehicles, some for almost 27 years, were given the first opportunity to place reservations and select their vehicle build number for the unique Fiat Cinquecento 'Prima Edizione' (First Edition) model. A total of 500 of these collector-edition Fiat 500 models will be sold in the United States.
"The Fiat Cinquecento Prima Edizione was developed especially with the Fiat fans in mind," said Laura Soave, Head of Fiat North America, who personally presented the opportunity to the
Fiat aficionados. "For over a quarter of a century, the members of this Club have kept the spirit of the Fiat and Lancia brands alive in North America through their unique and passionate support for true Italian design. We really value their loyalty, and the Prima Edizione is our gift of appreciation to these fans on behalf of Fiat North America."
The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione will be exclusively available in three colors: Bianco (White), Rosso (Red) and Grigio (Gray). These limited-edition Fiat 500 models will be equipped with a manual
transmission and will feature an exclusive Prima Edizione badge. Each of the 500 Prima Edizione vehicles will feature a sequential VIN and badge according to production order.
The modern generation of the Fiat 500 will be introduced in North America at the end of 2010 and will offer customers uncompromising safety, fuel efficiency from its 1.4-liter MultiAir™ four-cylinder engine, individualization options, quality and advanced technology, all wrapped in iconic Italian style. The Fiat MultiAir technology was recognized as the "single most innovative engine technology" of the year by the International Engine of the Year Awards panel.
Fiat North America will also offer other
Fiat fans the opportunity to reserve their Prima Edizione model, up to a limit of 500, via a special website that will be made available at a later date through www.ciaofiat.com.
