Fiat 131 is a Fiat car manufactured from 1974 to 1984. It was an upgrade to the already technically obsolete Fiat 124 . Had a 4-door and 2-door sedan and 4-door station wagon . The two-door convertible based on the Fiat 131 was called the Spider 2000 .
| Fiat 131 | |
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| general information | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Years of production | 1974 - 1984 |
| Class | small |
| Other designations | Fiat mirafiori Fiat SuperMirafiori Fiat brava |
| Design | |
| Body type | 4-dv. sedan 2-dv. sedan 5-dv. station wagon |
| Layout | front-wheel, rear-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 2 |
| Engine | |
| frontal I4 , 1.3-2.0l | |
| On the market | |
| Related | VAZ-2106 VAZ-2105 Seat 131 |
The 131st was named Mirafiori , thus marking a gap with the former Fiat system created in the 1960s, according to which the names of their models had only a three-digit number, and the template of the Anglo-American style of the car name was adopted, with a careful selection of names for new models. A total of 1,531,800 Fiat 131 units were produced in Italy.
Content
- 1 Design
- 2 Series 1
- 3 Series 2
- 4 episode 3
- 5 Links
Design
Fiat 131 had the same classic layout as its predecessor with front longitudinal engine and rear-wheel drive. It was equipped with both manual gearboxes and 3-speed automatic transmissions (mainly for export to the USA). The automatic transmission was borrowed from Opel (Trimatic). There were disc brakes on the front wheels, and drum brakes on the rear.
All engines used were in-line, four-cylinder, leading their history with the Fiat-124, with a cast iron cylinder block and an aluminum alloy cylinder head, with a chain drive of a camshaft (SOHC) or a belt drive of two overhead camshafts (DOHC). Fuel supply - one two-chamber carburetor Weber ADF.
The front suspension is independent, with MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar. Rear suspension - continuous axle on double trailing arms of unequal length and Panhard traction, with springs and shock absorbers.
Episode 1
Fiat 131 was first introduced in 1974 at the Turin Motor Show . Initially, 131 were equipped with OHV in-line fours with 1297 cm³ or 1585 cu. see. There were two trim levels - the basic 131 and the improved 131 S or 131 Special , which differed from the basic model by a four-headlamped headlight scheme, chrome-plated surroundings of windows and various appliances.
In 1976, approximately 500 Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye were built for homologation in the rally. This car has undergone numerous technical changes, such as the 140-liter DOHC two-liter engine. with., mechanical fuel injection and independent rear suspension. In the racing version, the engine produced about 215 liters. from. in the 1977 season.
| Model | Working volume | Engine | Power |
| Mirafiori | 1297 cm³ | ohv | 65 l from. |
| Mirafiori | 1585 cm³ | ohv | 75 l from. |
| Familiare | 1297 cm³ | ohv | 65 l from. |
| Familiare | 1585 cm³ | ohv | 75 l from. |
| Abarth | 1995 cm³ | dohc | 140 l from. |
Series 2
131 received a minor reconstruction in 1978. New DOHC or Twin Cam engines began to be installed on models under the SuperMirafiori brand. Series 2 under the name Fiat Brava began to be sold in the United States. The biggest changes in appearance were large, rectangular-shaped, headlights (four round headlights remained for the USA), new bumpers, new large taillights and a new interior. In 1978, a 2-door sports version of the Racing ( Mirafiori Sport in the UK) with a 115 liter DOHC engine was released. from. This car had four round headlights (the inner headlights were smaller than the outer ones, unlike any other Mirafiori model), other grilles and spoilers, extended wheel arches, and a short-speed 5-speed gearbox. The diesel engine version also had four round headlights (the same size). The Familiare station wagon has been renamed Panorama .
| model | Working volume | engine's type | Power |
| Mirafiori | 1301 cm³ | ohv | 65 l from. |
| Supermirafiori | 1301 cm³ | dohc | 78 l. from. |
| Supermirafiori | 1585 cm³ | dohc | 96 l from. |
| Panorama | 1301 cm³ | ohv | 65 l from. |
| Panorama | 1585 cm³ | ohv | 75 l from. |
| Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 60 l from. | |
| Diesel | 2445 cm³ | 72 l. from. | |
| Racing | 1995 cm³ | dohc | 115 l from. |
Episode 3
131 was updated again in March 1981. By this time, the car was no longer offered in the United States. Production of sports versions of Racing ceased, and the Twin Cam 2.0L engine went to SuperMirafiori. The car received a slightly updated interior, lower lining on the body. A new engine SOHC 1.4 L and SOHC 1.6 L came out, a new clutch, gearboxes, a revised suspension, a gas tank increased in size (53 liters). In 1982, a new sport version of the Volumetrico Abarth appeared with a 2-liter twin-cam supercharged. In 1983, the wagon began to be produced under the name 131 Maratea with two engine options: 2.0 (115 hp) and 2.5D (72 hp).
Links
- Chilton's Import Car Repair Manual 1986 . Chilton Book Company. Chilton Way, Radnor, PA 19089, USA. ISBN 0-8019-7577-8 .