Fiat 500 proclaimed "sexiest car in the world"
The Fiat 500 is never likely to be confused with a Ferrari or an Aston Martin, but has nevertheless been voted the world's sexiest car by Top Gear Magazine.Chosen by the BBC's Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, as well as the magazine's writers, the Fiat 500 was selected for "the allure of the wholesome and uncomplicated".
The magazine claimed that the Fiat 500 enjoys a widespread appeal that few other cars can match, making everyone who drives it appear "sexually charged behind its wheel.
"It works irrespective of age, beauty, wealth and position; even a nun in a 500 seems to telegraph a faint tingle of the procreative urge," the magazine reported.
James Bond's Aston Martin DB7 came in second in the list, which the magazine claims "has a special place reserved in the heads and loins of mid-40s, early mid-life crisis men".
The Maserati Quattroporte finished third in the list, ahead of the Chevrolet Camaro.
Top Gear magazine contributing editor and presenter of the show James May, said: "Our number one sexiest car, the Fiat 500, advertises nothing about its owner, except that it's someone who doesn't need to try. So you look, and you know. You would, wouldn't you?"
Meanwhile, the unique amphibious Fiat Panda Terramare 4 has completed its 25-mile swim across the English Channel. The car, which features a special flotation belt and water-jet propulsion rear-axle drive took approximately six hours to complete the trip.
View our New and Used Fiat N/A car deals
Perrys Fiat Dealers
Other Fiat News
Fiat N/A News
Fiat manifests commitment to roominess20th October 2006
The automaker Fiat has announced details of its new saloon car, which demonstrates the manufacturer's commitment to developing spacious vehicles.Set for its first appraisal by the public at the Istanbul motor show, running between November 2nd and November 12th, the new Fiat Linea is a brand new segment C saloon car...
Report: Fiat to exceed 2006 expectations5th September 2006
Automotive manufacturer Fiat is exceeding its selling targets this year as it prepares for the launch of new Bravo and Cinquecento models in early 2007, according to its chairman.In July, the group said that it anticipated a net profit for the whole of 2006 of approximately €800 million (£540 million), before consideration of one-off gains...
Fiat launches new Grande Punto in SA11th August 2006
Fiat has announced the launch of a new beefier turbodiesel addition to its Grande Punto range.Designed to compete with the VW Polo 1.9 TDI Sportline, the new Grande Punto 1.9 MultiJet Emotion is available as a three-door hatchback...
Fiat 500 proclaimed "sexiest car in the world"27th July 2006
The Fiat 500 is never likely to be confused with a Ferrari or an Aston Martin, but has nevertheless been voted the world's sexiest car by Top Gear Magazine.Chosen by the BBC's Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, as well as the magazine's writers, the Fiat 500 was selected for "the allure of the wholesome and uncomplicated"...
Fiat profit soars 56 per cent on Grande Punto success25th July 2006
Fiat has posted profit growth of 56 per cent for the second quarter driven by the success of its new Grande Punto hatchback.The Italian automotive giant, based in Turin, said that net income for the second quarter grew from €180 million to €280 million on sales of €13...