Improved combustion, lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions – they are the goals of the new Fiat 1.3 Multijet II diesel engine – which will make its first appearance in the Fiat 500 and 500C models.

The engine, which comes with start and stop fitted as standard, has a maximum output of 95hp at 4,000rpm and delivers a torque of 200Nm at 1,500rpm.

The new power unit delivers a top speed of 112mph and accelerates from 0-62mph in 10.7seconds with low consumption and emissions at 60.3mpg and 104g/km respectively. It has been developed by Fiat Powertrain Technologies and is the second generation of the Multijet power units.

The first was capable of managing up to five consecutive injections in the same combustion cycle and was based on a hydraulic servovalve with an unbalanced shutter that required small sealing diameters and longer strokes. Now, the Multijet II uses a balanced hydraulic servo valve which allows a larger sealing diameter with reduced shutter strokes.

The 95hp engine on the Fiat 500 and Fiat 500C models will be equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger that ensures optimum turbo-charging throughout the operating range. Fuel consumption has been cut by up to eight per cent thanks to the start and stop system that switches the engine off temporarily and then restarts it. The engine also features a particulate filter to improve efficiency even more, particularly in the first few moments of cold starting.  

The new engine will be available on all trim levels with an on-the-road list price that starts at €13,900.