Fiat 500 Convertible revealed!

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After a brief tease , the convertible version of the retro-cute Fiat 500 has been revealed before its official upcoming Geneva Motor Show debut. Taking a cue from the Cinquecento of yore , the canvas top slides back to open up a view of the sky yet leaves the outer portion of the roof intact, helping maintain body rigidity. Although the design does appear to limit rearward visibility somewhat, the boot gets to maintain its top-up storage capacity. When it reaches showroom floors in Europe this Spring, buyers will have the same engine choice as the hardtop; a turbo diesel or two tiny gas sippers. It will also keep the ” start&stop ” system that helps it get 40-some mpg in the city. It is not known for sure if the 500C will make it to America but if it does (and the roof doesn’t leak), it is likely to garner a huge following. Full press release after the break. [Source: Fiat ] Continue reading Fiat 500 Convertible revealed! Auto Blog: MPG , Fiat , Europe/EU Fiat 500 Convertible revealed! originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green | Car Blog Green