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Fiat 132
Manufacturer	Fiat
Also called	Fiat Argenta
Production	1972–85
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 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.

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

Fiat 132 (1977 - 1982)

Fiat Argenta (1982 - 1984: series 1)

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.

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