Monday, November 20, 2006

FIAT 132




The Fiat 132 was 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.
Fiat 132 (1972-1981)
It was introduced as a replacement for the Fiat 125 and like it, came with twin-cam engines standard. However, the Fiat 132 looked more like the larger top-of-the-range Fiat 130. In 1977, the 132 received a major facelift. At this point, with the 130 having been discontinued, the 132 became the "flagship" of the Fiat range. New plastic "safety" bumpers were introduced to the mode
Fiat Argenta (1981-1986)
The second major facelift of Fiat 132 came in 1981, along with a new name, the Fiat Argenta. Other changes included new trim, mirrors and square headlights.It had 4 different engines:1,6 litre petrol producing 90 hp2,0 litre petrol with 113 hp2,0 litre petrol with Bosch L-jetronic fuel injection producing 122 hp.2,5 litre diesel with 75 hpDigiplex electronic ignition was mounted into some 2,0i models.
In 1984, the Argenta was face-lifted. The grille was renewed and an anti-roll-bar was mounted on the rear axle too.The front axle was widened by 40 mm. Some minor changes were made inside the car.Argenta had also two new engines, Fiat's first turbodiesel, 2,5 litre producing 90 hp, and Supercharged Argenta VX with 135 hp.
It remained in production until 1986.

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