Fiat 131 Familiare/panorama 1.6 Mirafiori (85 Hp)
Fiat 131:
The Fiat 131 is a mid-size family car manufactured and marketed by Fiat from 1974 to 1984 after its debut at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. Available as a two-door and four-door saloon and 5-door estate across a single generation, the 131 succeeded the Fiat 124.
The 131 was also marketed as the Fiat Mirafiori, after the Turin district where the cars were manufactured. Initially, the 131 was offered with 1. 3 L and 1. 6 L overhead valve engines and the range received revisions in 1978 and 1981. Production reached 1,513,800....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Familiare/panorama Overview:
Fiat 131 (Familiare/panorama). With 126 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.5 l/100km). Weighing only 1050 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.2 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (70 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 16 sec).
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Standard trunk space (400 L) suitable for daily needs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Familiare/panorama: 1979 - 1981).
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| Brand: | Fiat |
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| Model: | 131 |
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| Generation: | Familiare/panorama |
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| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 Mirafiori (85 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1980 |
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| End of production: | 1985 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 53.6 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
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| Torque: | 126 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | 131 C2.000 More details about the engine 131 C2.000 |
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| Engine displacement: | 1585 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 71.5 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.2:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.5 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.2 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.2 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.4 kg/Hp, 81 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 120 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.5 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1050 |
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| Max. weight: | 1560 |
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| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
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| Max load: | 510 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1170 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 640 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1100 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 l |
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| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4264 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1650 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1400 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2490 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1386 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1327 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.3 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
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| Wheel rims size | 5J x 13 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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