Fiat 132/Argenta
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| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | Fiat Argenta (since 1981) |
| Production | 1972–85 |
| Predecessor | Fiat 125 |
| Successor | Fiat Croma |
| Class | Large family car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | Petrol: 1.6 L straight-4 1.8 L straight-4 1.8 L straight-4 2.0 L straight-4 2.0 L straight-4 supercharged Diesel: 2.0 L straight-4 2.5 L straight-4 |
| Wheelbase | 132/Argenta 2557/2558 mm (100.6/100.7 in) |
| Length | 4405/4449 mm (173.4/175.1 in) |
| Width | 1640/1650 mm (64.5/64.9 in) |
| Height | 1422/1420 mm (55.9/55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1120-1170 kg (2469-2579 lb) |
| Related | SEAT 132 |
The Fiat 132 is a large family car produced by the Italian automobile company Fiat from 1972 to 1981. An updated version of the 132, called the Fiat Argenta was produced from 1981 to 1985.
[edit] Fiat 132 (1972–81)
The 132 was introduced as a replacement for the Fiat 125 and like it, came with twin overhead cam (TC) engines as standard. However, the Fiat 132 looked more like the larger top-of-the-range Fiat 130. In 1977, the 132 received a minor facelift. New plastic "safety" bumpers were introduced to the model, as well as chunky side rubbing strips. Inside were a new dashboard and seat trims. At this point, with the 130 having been discontinued, the 132 became the "flagship" of the Fiat range.
It had 7 different engines:
- 1.6 litre petrol producing 98 hp (73 kW) 1592 cc (later 1585 cc after 1977)
- 1.8 litre petrol with 107 hp (80 kW) 1756 cc
- 1.8 litre petrol with 111 hp (83 kW) 1756 cc
- 2.0 litre petrol 112 hp (84 kW) 1995 cc (from 1977)
- 2.0 litre petrol with fuel injection producing 122 hp (91 kW) 1995 cc (from 1977)
- 2.5 litre diesel with 60 hp (45 kW) 2435 cc
- 2.5 litre diesel with 72 hp (54 kW) 2435 cc
[edit] Fiat Argenta (1981–86)
The second major facelift of Fiat 132 came in 1981, along with a new name, the Fiat Argenta. Other changes included new trim, wheels, dashboard, mirrors and rectangular headlights.
The Argenta came with a choice of 4 different engines (market dependent):
- 1.6 litre petrol producing 90 hp (67 kW) 1585 cc
- 2.0 litre petrol with 113 hp (84 kW) 1995 cc
- 2.0 litre petrol with Bosch L-jetronic fuel injection producing 122 hp (91 kW) 1995 cc
- 2.5 litre diesel with 75 hp (56 kW) 2435 cc
Digiplex electronic ignition was fitted to some 2.0i models
In 1984, the Argenta was face-lifted. The grille was renewed with the then corporate 5-bar grille, and an anti-roll-bar was mounted on the rear axle. The front axle was widened by 40 mm (1.6 in), and new wheels with flat wheel trims & chrome embelishers used. Some minor changes were made inside the car, most notably to the style and colour of seat trim.
The Argenta had also two new engines: Fiat's first turbodiesel, 2.5 litre producing 90 hp (67 kW), and for the Argenta VX a supercharged engine with 135 hp (101 kW), derived from the Lancia Volumex models.
The car remained in production until 1986 when it was replaced by the Croma.
[edit] Overseas Assembly
The 132 was never adapted for manufacture outside Italy as extensively as the smaller 124 model had been. However, in Spain, SEAT manufactured a version which was sold between 1973 and 1982.
The 132 was also assembled from CKD kits in Poland where the model was designated the 132P: in Poland the car was a favorite with the security services.
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