Fiat 131 (1974–1984)
The Fiat 131 Mirafiori was Fiat main rear-wheel-drive family car of the 1970s and early 1980s, replacing the 124. Available as two-door and four-door saloon and an estate, the 131 used a range of engines from the 1.3 single-cam through to twin-cam 1.6 and 2.0-litre units in the Supermirafiori and Abarth variants. The 131 Abarth rally car won the World Rally Championship in 1977, 1978 and 1980, making it a significant motorsport icon. Road cars benefit from simple mechanicals and good parts availability. The twin-cam versions offer sporting performance while the single-cam cars are more practical daily classics. Rust is the primary concern on all examples.
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📋 Fiat 131 Overview & Buying Guide
The Fiat 131 Mirafiori was Fiat main rear-wheel-drive family car of the 1970s and early 1980s, replacing the 124. Available as two-door and four-door saloon and an estate, the 131 used a range of engines from the 1.3 single-cam through to twin-cam 1.6 and 2.0-litre units in the Supermirafiori and Abarth variants. The 131 Abarth rally car won the World Rally Championship in 1977, 1978 and 1980, making it a significant motorsport icon. Road cars benefit from simple mechanicals and good parts availability. The twin-cam versions offer sporting performance while the single-cam cars are more practical daily classics. Rust is the primary concern on all examples.
Available body styles: Saloon, Estate. Produced from 1974 to 1984.
Is the 131 reliable?
Of the 0 fault cases recorded for the Fiat 131 on MyCarFault, most are well-documented with community-sourced solutions. Regular maintenance, correct service intervals and addressing known weak points early significantly extends the life of these vehicles.
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