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Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 16) - Fiat will be showcasing the normal unlimited version of its Nuova 500 at Auto Shanghai 2011 at the end of this month, Xinhua reported earlier this week. Reportedly, the model to be shown will be fundamentally identical to the one to hit the Chinese market at the latter part of this year.

The new Fiat 500, a revival of the classic 1970s town car, has seen considerably good sales in the worldwide market, with its unique exterior gaining particular attention. The web-grate grille topped with horizontal chromium bar adds to the subcompact's unique flair.

The imported 500 will be powered by a 0.9L Twin Air compressed market making 85hp. The overseas version of the 500 also contains a fuel-saving system, however it isn't clear whether the feature will be available within China.

The Fiat 500 Special version made its Chinese debut at least year's Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition.