Segment: Medium
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983
The Argenta (silver in Italian) was the last large family sedan built by Fiat on a rear-wheel-drive platform, and it wasn't a completely new car.
Fiat management had the idea to use the older Fiat 132 platform to offer something "new" on the market. While the 132 was introduced in 1972 and went through two facelifts in its career, the Argenta had to be what the 132 never achieved. Unfortunately, the Argenta came in too late for the party, and the change in styling preferences made the customers looked elsewhere.
It is strange to see an Italian carmaker lose the bets against styling when three of the biggest car-design studios were in Italy. Most of the body panels were changed, but that didn't improve the car's overall look, which was still designed in the late '60s. The squared headlights and the bigger, plastic bumpers were the main difference, which could set apart the 132 from the Argenta.
The interior styling was a different story. For that, the Italian carmaker squeezed the designer's imagination, who came up with a good-looking cabin. The instrument cluster was modern, with semi-circular dials for the speedometer and odometer. It even featured a center stack where the manufacturer installed the HVAC controls and the central vents.
Under the hood, Fiat promised a Lampredi engine, which was supposed to offer a vehicle's sporty character. But the drivetrain and the suspension were too weak for what that engine could offer. Later on, a supercharged version was added to the list. For the Argenta, Fiat offered a diesel version as well, by using an engine carried-over from a light utility vehicle.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT RWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 72.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 132 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 72.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 132 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2513 lbs (1140 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT RWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 83.1 KW @ 5600 RPM 113 HP @ 5600 RPM 111 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 167 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2624 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT RWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5300 RPM 122 HP @ 5300 RPM 121 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 172 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (113 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 83.1 KW @ 5600 RPM 113 HP @ 5600 RPM 111 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 123 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 167 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 243 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 90 KW @ 5300 RPM 122 HP @ 5300 RPM 121 BHP @ 5300 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 172 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/53.1 in (1,321/1,349 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2624 lbs (1190 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L D 5MT RWD (72 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2445 cm3 |
Power: | 52.9 KW @ 4200 RPM 72 HP @ 4200 RPM 71 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 150 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 19.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 175.2 in (4450 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 55.9 in (1420 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 52/52.6 in (1,321/1,336 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2833 lbs (1285 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3715 lbs (1685 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 230 g/km |