Segment: Medium
Production years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
The first facelift for the Fiat 131 appeared in 1978 and brought a breeze of fresh air to the car before it aged too much.
After successfully introducing the Fiat 131 Mirafiori in 1975, the Italian carmaker worked together with Abarth and prepared the two-door version for the World Rally Championship. They won it in 1977, and that's why the 1978 model came at the right time. But the only connection between the four-door sedan and the rally car was the name and a sticker in the back as a reminder for its users. But the Supermirafiori was not a race car.
Inside, it offered comfortable seats at the front fitted with headrests. In the back, there was enough room for up to two adults. Due to the intrusive transmission tunnel, it wasn't easy to host three passengers, mostly since there were only two headrests. The instrument cluster was rectangular, with squared dials for the tachometer and speedometer. In the middle, on the upper side, there was an analog clock.
The most important changes were for the drivetrain. Apart from the base engine versions, which still used the same four-pots as the 1975 model-year, the rest were fitted with twin-cam and four overhead valves. Fiat installed a new, five-speed gearbox for the entire range, with an option for a three-speed auto for selected versions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1367 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 5800 RPM 75 HP @ 5800 RPM 74 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 110 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96 mph (154 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT RWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 71.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 97 HP @ 6000 RPM 96 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 128 Nm @ 3800 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): | 13 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 71.3 KW @ 6000 RPM 97 HP @ 6000 RPM 96 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 94 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 128 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2337 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 210 g/km |
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 @ 3600 RPM 167 Nm @ 3600 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): | 11.6 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 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 @ 3600 RPM 167 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2381 lbs (1080 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5500 RPM 140 HP @ 5500 RPM 138 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 158 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 214 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 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: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 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: | 108 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 147 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18 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: | 165 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 166.6 in (4232 mm) |
Width: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Height: | 55.3 in (1405 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54.6/52.2 in (1,387/1,326 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2635 lbs (1195 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |