Fiat’s newly designed 85 horsepower TwinAir two-cylinder engine makes it way under the hood of the Fiat 500 for its debut. The 2-cylinder engine was previewed during the Geneva motor show.

The 900 cc turbo 2-cylinder 85 horsepower gasoline-fueled engine makes use of small turbines which decreases transient response time while keeping the output excellent when combined with strategies for the management of the dedicated valves. The TwinAir powerplant also features a Start&Stop system.

Side by side a 1.2L 8V engine, the new Fiat engine is way ahead with 23% advantage on power and around 30% ahead in terms of performance index. The consumption of fuel is also more efficient by as much as 30%.

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That’s proof right there — Elle Macpherson and her Fiat 500c! Cheers, Elle!