Segment: Medium
Production years: 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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In 1972, Fiat replaced the older 125 with a newer, better model: 132. It took some design inspiration from its predecessor, but it offered more interior room and better performances.
The Italian carmaker was still on top of its game, and it was a brand hard to beat by the newcomers such as the BMW or Audi. It offered class, performance, and heritage. It had all the aces. Unlike its competitors, it was available with 5-speed manual gearboxes, which were considered a high-end technical evolution for those times. Some carmakers even placed badges on the trunk-lid with that "5-speed" ability. Just two years after the car's launch, Fiat answered some critics by improving the car. It was the right thing to do, and that served both them and the customers.
Fiat designed the vehicle with slightly curved lines. At the front, the designers installed a dual headlamps system, similar to the one fitted on its predecessor, the 125. A black instead of a chromed grille was introduced for the base trim levels, while the full-options version featured chromed horizontal slats.
Inside, there was room for five adult passengers on comfortable, velour upholstered seats. The transmission tunnel was not that intrusive into the passenger area, but still, the middle occupant from the rear bench had to choose carefully how to sit.
Under the hood, Fiat installed a choice of engines, including the twin-cam unit that was offered previously on the 125.
FIAT 132 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
9 gasoline engines
- 1.6L 3AT RWD (98 HP)
- 1.6L 4MT RWD (98 HP)
- 1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP)
- 1.8 5MT RWD (111 HP)
- 1.8L 3AT RWD (107 HP)
- 1.8L 3AT RWD (111 HP)
- 1.8L 5MT RWD (107 HP)
- 2.0L 3AT RWD (115 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP)
2 diesel engines
- 2.0L D 5MT RWD (60 HP)
- 2.5L D 5MT RWD (72 HP)
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FIAT 132 BrochureFIAT 132
1.6L 3AT RWD (98 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 3AT RWD (98 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1592 cm3 |
| Power: | 72.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 129 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 101 mph (163 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 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: | 170 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 172.3 in (4376 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 51.7/52 in (1,313/1,321 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
1.6L 4MT RWD (98 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4MT RWD (98 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1592 cm3 |
| Power: | 72.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 129 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): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 170 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 172.3 in (4376 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 51.7/52 in (1,313/1,321 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1592 cm3 |
| Power: | 72.1 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 95 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 129 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): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 170 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 172.3 in (4376 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 51.7/52 in (1,313/1,321 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
1.8 5MT RWD (111 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8 5MT RWD (111 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1756 cm3 |
| Power: | 81.6 KW @ 5600 RPM 111 HP @ 5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 148 Nm @ 3400 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): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.3 in (1,321/1,328 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.46 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3296 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
1.8L 3AT RWD (107 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 3AT RWD (107 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1756 cm3 |
| Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 107 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 104 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 141 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.3 in (1,321/1,328 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5501 lbs (2495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
1.8L 3AT RWD (111 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 3AT RWD (111 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1756 cm3 |
| Power: | 81.6 KW @ 5600 RPM 111 HP @ 5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 109 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 148 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.3 in (1,321/1,328 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.46 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3296 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
1.8L 5MT RWD (107 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT RWD (107 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1756 cm3 |
| Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 107 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 104 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 141 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.3 in (1,321/1,328 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5501 lbs (2495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
2.0L 3AT RWD (115 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT RWD (115 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5600 RPM 115 HP @ 5600 RPM 113 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 166 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.3 in (1,321/1,328 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2513 lbs (1140 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (115 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5600 RPM 115 HP @ 5600 RPM 113 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 166 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/70 SR 13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 173.4 in (4404 mm) |
| Width: | 64.6 in (1641 mm) |
| Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.3 in (1,321/1,328 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2513 lbs (1140 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
2.0L D 5MT RWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT RWD (60 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 44.1 KW @ 4400 RPM 60 HP @ 4400 RPM 59 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 113 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 26.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.2 in (4425 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.6 in (1,321/1,336 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
FIAT 132
2.5L D 5MT RWD (72 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L D 5MT RWD (72 HP) | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 89 mph (143 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 175/70 SR 14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.2 in (4425 mm) |
| Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
| Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 52/52.6 in (1,321/1,336 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.7 in (2558 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.45 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3704 lbs (1680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 233 g/km |