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FSO 125p Kombi 1.3 (64 Hp)
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FSO 125p:
Polski Fiat 125p is a motor vehicle manufactured between 1967 and 1991 in Poland under a Fiat license by the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych. It was a simplified and altered variation of the original, Italian-made Fiat 125, with engines and mechanicals from the Fiat 1300 and 1500. To distinguish between the models, Fiat and FSO revived the marque Polski Fiat. After termination of the license, the car was branded as FSO 1300, FSO 1500 and FSO 125p.
In the 1960s, the only passenger car manufacturer in socialist Poland was the FSO in Warsaw, which manufactured the dated Syrena small car and the Warszawa, a larger model whose roots could be traced back to 1940s. Even within the realities of a centrally planned, socialist economy, the need for a replacement was felt. Although Warszawa-based replacements had been under development within the FSO, the authorities decided to pursue talks with the Italian Fiat, which was seeking to expand its international presence by establishing production in the countries of the Eastern Bloc....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Kombi Overview:
FSO 125p (Kombi). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The FSO 125p Kombi was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety.
1.3 (64 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides basic, functional performance for daily tasks. Best suited for city driving and unhurried journeys.
Fuel Economy
Slightly better fuel economy than the 1.5L, but still not outstanding. Simplicity aids lower maintenance costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and simple mechanicals, easy to maintain and repair.
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body style.
- • Affordable to purchase and run (in its original context).
- • Classic Eastern Bloc charm and historical significance.
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards.
- • Basic interior comfort and sparse amenities.
- • Modest performance and fuel economy compared to contemporary Western cars.
- • Prone to rust if not well maintained.
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | FSO |
| Model: | 125p |
| Generation: | Kombi |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.3 (64 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1967 |
| End of production: | 1992 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 64 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Behind the wheel of the FSO 125p. How does it handle on the road?