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17 Jun 2025
70 Years of the Fiat 600: iconic car takes the spotlight at 1000 Miglia
To celebrate the model’s 70th anniversary, an iconic 1955 Fiat 600 will participate in the 1000 Miglia, paying tribute to the genius of Dante Giacosa. Joining the historic Fiat 600 along the route will be the present day Fiat 600 Hybrid and electric models, as well as the powerful Abarth 600e— linking past and future. The 43rd edition of the 1000 Miglia will take place from 17th to 21st June 2025 and will feature over 400 historic cars competing along a figure of eight route inspired by tradition.
- To celebrate the model’s 70th anniversary, an iconic 1955 Fiat 600 will participate in the 1000 Miglia, paying tribute to the genius of Dante Giacosa.
- Joining the historic Fiat 600 along the route will be the present day Fiat 600 Hybrid and electric models, as well as the powerful Abarth 600e— linking past and future.
- The 43rd edition of the 1000 Miglia will take place from 17th to 21st June 2025 and will feature over 400 historic cars competing along a figure of eight route inspired by tradition.
FIAT is participating in the 2025 edition of the 1000 Miglia to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the iconic Fiat 600, launched in 1955. Alongside the historic 600 will be several “Support Cars” – present day Fiat 600e and Hybrid and the Abarth 600e – as FIAT and Abarth brands reaffirm their roles as custodians of a unique legacy, blending memory and vision, tradition and innovation, on the roads of the most beautiful race in the world.
The 2025 edition of the 1000 Miglia holds special significance for FIAT, commemorating the Fiat 600’s pivotal role in Italy. Taking its place on the starting grid of the race will be a rare light-blue 1955 Fiat 600, first series, usually housed in the Centro Storico Fiat in Turin. An all-female crew will be at the wheel of the 1955 Fiat 600 and FIAT and Abarth will provide support cars, as part of its tribute to the legacy of the historic 1955 Fiat 600.
Iconic 1955 Fiat 600
The Fiat 600 is a piece of history and a symbol of Italy’s postwar ambition to mobilise the nation, eventually complementing and surpassing the beloved 500 “Topolino”. Its presence in the race also pays tribute to Dante Giacosa, FIAT’s most celebrated designer whose 120th birth anniversary will be celebrated in 2025. Giacosa left an indelible mark on Italian automotive history with iconic models such as the Topolino, the 600, and the 500—vehicles that helped make mobility an accessible right for all.
Supporting Cars:
FIAT 600 Hybrid
The 600 Hybrid, featuring a smooth, efficient hybrid powertrain powered by the new T-gen3 turbocharged engine and paired with a new dual-clutch automatic transmission, offers a fun and comfortable driving experience. Designed as a true Italian upgrade, it enhances everyday life through greater comfort, with five doors and seating for five passengers; increased functionality, with a spacious 385-litre trunk and an additional 15 litres of storage inside the cabin; and elevated well-being, thanks to ambient chromotherapy lighting and a built-in massage seat that redefines the meaning of travel comfort. With fuel consumption as high as 58 mpg, the 600 demonstrates that style and efficiency can go hand in hand.
Abarth 600e
Meanwhile, the Abarth brand will field the 600e, the most powerful Abarth ever. The exclusive 600e Scorpionissima model will serve as a support car to the historic Fiat 600 during the event, symbolising a seamless evolution from Carlo Abarth’s early racing machines to a new era of high-performance electric innovation.
More than a performance car — boasting 280 hp, a 207-kW electric motor and sprinting from 0 to 62 mph in just 5.85 seconds — the Abarth 600e indeed embodies a return to the brand’s competitive DNA: a product of advanced technology transfer from Stellantis Motorsport and Abarth’s engineering expertise.
The 43rd edition of the 1000 Miglia, the legendary regularity race for vintage cars, is taking place from 17th – 21st June 2025, featuring over 400 vehicles travelling along the classic Brescia-Rome-Brescia route. This year, the event adopts a figure of eight route, inspired by the first twelve editions of the original speed race, evoking the roots of an Italian motorsport legend.
Turin, June 17, 2025
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