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Fiat 131

1978 Fiat 131 Racing
1978 Fiat 131 Racing. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Fiat built the 131 in 1974–1981. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally to the 1978 Fiat 131 Racing. Sold new in Europe.

Built
1974–1981
Brand from
Italy
Part of
Stellantis
Sold new in
Europe
In the catalog
2 cars

How it changed

Power went from 72 hp in the 1976 131 Abarth Rally to 72 hp in the 1978 131 Racing. It got heavier along the way: 1,170 kg for the 1976 car, 1,195 kg for the 1978. The most powerful here is the 1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally at 72 hp (54 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 1978 Fiat 131 Racing, in 18.0 s.

Every 131 in the catalog

1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally

1976 Fiat 131 Abarth Rally

72 hp · 0–62 mph 18.5 s · 1,170 kg

The Fiat 131 is a mid-size family car manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1974 to 1984 after its debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. Available as a two-door and four-door saloon and 5-door estate across a single generation, the 131 succeeded the Fiat 124.

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Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
1976 131 Abarth Rally72 hp (54 kW)108 lb-ft (146 Nm)18.5 s93 mph (150 km/h)1,170 kg (2,579 lb)2.4 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive5-speed manual
1978 131 Racing72 hp (54 kW)108 lb-ft (146 Nm)18.0 s93 mph (150 km/h)1,195 kg (2,635 lb)2.4 L inline-4Rear Wheel Drive5-speed manual

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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