Segment: Medium
Production years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978
After a successful career, the Fiat 124 had to be taken out from the assembly line. In 1974, after 4 million units produced, it was taken out and the 131 was introduced at the Turin Motor Show.
As a replacement for the Fiat 124, the 131 was an uncomplicated, medium-sized, family car. It was available as a four-door sedan or a station-wagon. Later on, a coupe version was introduced. But the 131 sedan was simple and easy to understand, especially since it came with the Fiat 124 engines under the hood and the same gearbox. It was also named “Mirafiori”, from the Fiat's factory name near Turin.
On the outside, the versions with the smaller engine were fitted with square headlights, while the more powerful 1.6-liter unit featured twin-round headlights. The chromed grille was standard on all models. Surprisingly, the 131 didn't come fitted with exterior rear-view mirrors.
Inside, the 131 Mirafiori featured five seats and it could have been fitted as an option with air-conditioning, and that was a big improvement over the 124 model. The instrument cluster featured three square dials, while the 1.3-liter was equipped with two dials.
The Fiat 131 was fitted with inline-four engines, with 1.3- or 1.6-liter displacement. For the U.S. market only, the 131 was equipped with a 1.8-liter engine. The standard transmission was a 4-speed manual, while a 3-speed automatic from GM was offered as an option for the 1.6- and 1,8-liter units.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT RWD (65 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1297 cm3 |
Power: | 47.8 KW @ 5200 RPM 65 HP @ 5200 RPM 64 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 102 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3120 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT RWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1367 cm3 |
Power: | 51.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 70 HP @ 5500 RPM 69 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 300 RPM 108 Nm @ 300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2260 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 124 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2249 lbs (1020 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3120 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT RWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 5600 RPM 85 HP @ 5600 RPM 84 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 125 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2304 lbs (1045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 124 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3120 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 5200 RPM 75 HP @ 5200 RPM 74 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 124 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2238 lbs (1015 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3120 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 5600 RPM 85 HP @ 5600 RPM 84 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 125 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2260 lbs (1025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 44.1 KW @ 4400 RPM 60 HP @ 4400 RPM 59 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 113 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 26 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3439 lbs (1560 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT RWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2445 cm3 |
Power: | 53 KW @ 4200 RPM 72 HP @ 4200 RPM 71 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 108 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 147 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.9 in (4265 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 54.4 in (1382 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.2/51.9 in (1,377/1,318 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527.4 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |