Which Italian car is Luigi in Pixar's Cars?

Luigi is a 1959 Fiat 500 in Pixar's Cars.

Luigi owns Luigi's Casa Della Tyres in Radiator Springs and is one of the town's most enthusiastic residents. He is an Italian small car whose passion for Ferrari racing adds international flavor to the film's largely American setting. His shop specializes in tires, and he takes great pride in Italian automotive design.

The Fiat 500 was a compact Italian car introduced in 1957. Its small size, rounded shape, and popularity made it an instantly recognizable choice for Luigi. Pixar's character design uses those visual traits while giving the car expressive eyes, a personality, and a love of racing.

Luigi's excitement reaches a high point when Michael Schumacher visits his tire shop near the end of Cars. The scene connects the fictional world to real motorsport culture and reinforces Luigi's admiration for Ferrari.