| Fiat Ecobasic | |
| Manufacturer: | Fiat |
| Production: | 1999–2000 |
| Assembly: | Italy |
| Designer: | Roberto Giolito |
| Class: | Concept car |
| Body Style: | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout: | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform: | Fiat Mini platform |
| Related: | Fiat Panda |
| Engine: | 1.2 L JTD Multijet 16v common rail |
| Transmission: | 5-speed automatic |
| Sp: | uk |
The Fiat Ecobasic is a concept car designed by the Italian manufacturer Fiat and presented in December 1999 at the Bologna Motor Show and exhibited in March 2000 at the Geneva Motor Show.[1]
The purpose of this concept was to prove that it was possible to design and build a car capable of transporting four adults in a structure made of fully recyclable composite materials and whose production and operating costs were ultra-low.[2] [3]
The Ecobasic has been homologated according to Euro NCAP standards; moreover, the materials that cover the structure are all recyclable.[4] The design of the concept has been studied in the wind tunnel, boasting a drag coefficient of just 0.28.[5]
The front grille included a sort of transparent hatch that gave direct access to the coolant and oil reservoirs, as well as the positive and negative battery terminals.[6] After manufacturing 10 units of the Ecobasic, the brand decided not to put it into production.[6]