Segment: Medium
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985
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Based on the modified platform used by the Fiat 132, the Argenta was the last mass-produced four-door sedan built by the Italian carmaker.
The Italian carmaker was losing ground, and the Germans started to rise back again with Opel and Volkswagen for the mass-market vehicles. The French carmakers were also powerful with Citroen CX, Renault 20, and Peugeot 505. Fiat took an older, appreciated platform and built a new bodywork. It wasn't wholly new since some of the parts were still the same.
The Argenta (silver) featured thicker, rubber bumpers both front and rear and stayed in the mid-size segment. A keen for detail eye would recognize the Fiat's 132 doors, though, with their flush door handles. The fenders and the rear quarter-panels were new. In 1983, Fiat installed the new corporate grille at the front with the four oblique chromed lines instead of the small and round red logo.
Inside, the carmaker installed a new instrument dashboard with a revised instrument panel that sported two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer and two gauges for fuel-level and coolant-temperature. In addition to them, there were a few warning lights. A center stack with air-vents, radio, and ashtray took separated the driver from its side passenger.
Under the hood, Fiat installed a choice of five diesel or gasoline engines. For selected markets, the Italian carmaker offered only the 2.0-liter twin-cam unit that provided 122 hp. Just two years after the facelift, the Argenta was axed and replaced with the front-wheel-drive Croma.
FIAT Argenta 1983, 1984, 1985
5 gasoline engines
- 1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP)
- 2.0L 3AT RWD (113 HP)
- 2.0L 3AT RWD (122 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT RWD (113 HP)
- 2.0L 5MT RWD (122 HP)
2 diesel engines
- 2.5L Diesel 5MT RWD (72 HP)
- 2.5L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (90 HP)
FIAT Argenta
1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT RWD (98 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
| Power: | 72 KW @ 6000 RPM 98 HP @ 6000 RPM 97 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 133 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Carburetor |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 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 | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 185/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2513 lbs (1140 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 219 g/km |
FIAT Argenta
2.0L 3AT RWD (113 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 3AT RWD (113 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 83 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 | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
FIAT Argenta
2.0L 3AT RWD (122 HP)
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: | Monopoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2668 lbs (1210 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
FIAT Argenta
2.0L 5MT RWD (113 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (113 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 83 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 | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
FIAT Argenta
2.0L 5MT RWD (122 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT RWD (122 HP) | |
|---|---|
| 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: | Monopoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
| Height: | 56.7 in (1440 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 4.9 in (124 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2624 lbs (1190 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 212 g/km |
FIAT Argenta
2.5L Diesel 5MT RWD (72 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Diesel 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): | 19.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.2 in (1656 mm) |
| Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 2833 lbs (1285 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
FIAT Argenta
2.5L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (90 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L Turbo Diesel 5MT RWD (90 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2445 cm3 |
| Power: | 66 KW @ 4100 RPM 90 HP @ 4100 RPM 89 BHP @ 4100 RPM |
| Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 196 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 174.6 in (4435 mm) |
| Width: | 65.2 in (1656 mm) |
| Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 54.3/53.1 in (1,379/1,349 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.8 in (2560 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 14.1 cuFT (399 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.43 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3759 lbs (1705 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |