Fiat 132

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Fiat 132
File:Fiat 132 GLS 1600.JPG
Fiat 132 after the 1974 redesign
Overview
Manufacturer Fiat
Production 1972–81
Body and chassis
Class Large family car
Body style 4-door saloon
Layout FR layout
Related SEAT 132 Kia Fiat 132
Powertrain
Engine 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
Transmission 4 and 5-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,557 mm (100.7 in)
Length 4,405 mm (173.4 in)
Width 1,640 mm (64.6 in)
Height 1,422 mm (56.0 in)
Curb weight 1120-1170 kg (2469-2579 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Fiat 125
Successor Fiat Argenta

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 Argenta was produced from 1981 to 1985.

Fiat 132 (1972–73)

File:Fiat 132 first iteration in Germany.jpg
Fiat 132 (1972 - 1974)

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.

Like the 125, the 132 came with a five speed gear box, optional in some markets and standard in others: this was still a relatively unusual feature in this class of car in 1977.[1] GM "Strasbourg" automatic transmission was listed as an option.[2]

Fiat 132 (1974–76)

A major update to the front suspension was implemented for January 1974 in response to criticism of the handling and very low geared steering.[1] Press reports of the time commend the improved handling which was also supported by the fitting of wider tires, although poor fuel consumption at high speed continued to draw adverse comment, even where the (unusual for the time) five speed transmission option was specified.[3] In the same year an external redesign[3] gave the impression of a lowered waistline resulting from larger side windows. It included a reshaped C-pillar[4] which had a semblance of BMW's "Hofmeister kink" and reminded some of the recently introduced BMW 5 Series.

For the driver, new shock absorbers accompanied the suspension improvements.[4] The 1600 cc engine remained unchanged but the 1800 cc engine benefited from a modified cylinder head and carburettor resulting in a small increase in claimed output to 107 hp (80 kW), along with a usefully flattened torque curve.[4] Interior improvements included a redesigned steering wheel along with improved heating and ventilation controls.[4]

Fiat 132 (1977–81)

File:A visitors Fiat 132 2000 GLS, 1980 (6980037744).jpg
Fiat 132 (1980)

In April 1977, the 132 received a further facelift.[1] New plastic "safety" bumpers were introduced to the model,[1] and the gearing of the steering was raised, supported by the addition of servo-assistance.[1] 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 was available with seven 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

Overseas assembly

The 132 had limited manufacture outside Italy compared to the smaller 124. The car was built in Spain by SEAT with a version that was sold between 1973 and 1982.

In Poland the 132 was offered from 1973 as the Polski Fiat 132p. The car was described as "assembled by FSO", though actually the cars were shipped from Italy almost complete. FSO only did the final assembly, fitting minor parts like wipers, batteries, wheels and logos. The Polski Fiat 132p was a favourite with high state officials and security services. 270 Argentas were also assembled in this way in 1985 by FSO.

Kia built 4,759 units of the 132 from CKD kits in 1979 in South Korea.[5][6]

References

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External links

Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons

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126
600 133 Panda
Supermini 850 127 Uno
Duna
Small family car 1100 128 Ritmo Tipo
1300 124 131 Regata
Large family car 1500 125 132 Argenta Croma
Executive car 1800
2100 2300 130
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128 Sport Coupé 128 3P
1200/1500/1600 Coupé 124 Sport Coupé
2300 Coupé 130 Coupé
Spider 850 Spider
1200/1500/1600 Cabriolet 124 Sport Spider Spidereuropa
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Dino
Compact MPV 600 Multipla
Panel van Fiorino I Fiorino II
Van 600T 850T 900T
1100 BLR / ELR / I / T 238
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Daily
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