Fiat 132/Argenta

Infobox Automobile


name = Fiat 132
aka = Fiat Argenta (since 1981)
manufacturer = Fiat
parent_company =
production = 1972–85
predecessor = Fiat 125
successor = Fiat Croma
class = Large family car
platform =
layout = FR layout
body_style = 4-door saloon
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 =
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)
weight = 1120-1170 kg (2469-2579 lb)
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity =
related = SEAT 132
similar = Opel Ascona
Peugeot 504
designer = 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.

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 Convert|98|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1592 cc (later 1585 cc after 1977)
*1.8 litre petrol with Convert|107|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1756 cc
*1.8 litre petrol with Convert|111|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1756 cc
*2.0 litre petrol Convert|112|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1995 cc (from 1977)
*2.0 litre petrol with fuel injection producing Convert|122|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1995 cc (from 1977)
*2.5 litre diesel with Convert|60|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 2435 cc
*2.5 litre diesel with Convert|72|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 2435 cc

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 Convert|90|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1585 cc
*2.0 litre petrol with Convert|113|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1995 cc
*2.0 litre petrol with Bosch L-jetronic fuel injection producing Convert|122|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 1995 cc
*2.5 litre diesel with Convert|75|hp|kW|0|abbr=on 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 Auto mm|40|1, 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 Convert|90|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, and for the Argenta VX a supercharged engine with Convert|135|hp|kW|0|abbr=on, derived from the Lancia Volumex models.

The car remained in production until 1986 when it was replaced by the Croma.

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.