2012 Fiat 500c drops its top in New York
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/" rel="tag">New York Auto Show</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/convertibles/" rel="tag">Convertible</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/economy/" rel="tag">Budget</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/fiat/" rel="tag">Fiat</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-fiat-500c-1/"><img alt="2012 Fiat 500c" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/2012-fiat-500c-opt.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/make/fiat">Fiat</a> will unveil the brand's newest take on the tiny <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/model/500">500</a> at the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show">2011 New York Auto Show</a> later today. The <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/tag/500c">2012 500c</a> delivers a unique power-operated dual-layer panoramic folding top that leaves the vehicle's roof arches in place, and Fiat says that the design protects vehicle occupants from wind noise and buffeting unlike any other convertible on the market. The design also keeps the roof from impeding on rear passenger and cargo room, which is a nice touch on vehicle about the size of a ballet slipper.<br />
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The drophead can lose its canvas cover at speeds up to 60 miles perh our, and the roof can be partially closed to serve as a large sunroof should the driver so desire. The 500c also makes use of a slightly taller windshield compared to its hatchback brethren - a trait designed to give occupants a little more outward visibility.<br />
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Inside, the back seats can still be folded down to offer up to 23.4 cubic feet of cargo area. With the rear thrones in place, that number drops to a scant 5.4 cubes.<br />
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The 2012 500c will get its pep from a Multiair 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine when it goes on sale later this spring. Buyers can expect to play with 101 horsepower and 98 pound-feet of torque. When coupled to a five-speed manual transmission, the engine is also good for up to 38 miles per gallon, and a six-speed automatic is also available. <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/21/officially-official-fiat-500c-drops-its-top-for-new-york/#continued">Follow the jump</a> for Fiat's full press release.<br />
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