Fiat 131
(1974 - 1988)
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Italy
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The new 131 with the nickname Mirafiori - named after its main plant in Turin - marked a turning point for Fiat in several respects: an emphatically functional shape, low maintenance requirements thanks to relatively simple technology, special emphasis on a durable and impact-resistant body. This test report from 1975 explains what characterized the 131 with the 1300/55 hp or 1600/75 hp engine variant and basic or special equipment.
In 1980, Walter Röhrl won the World Rally Championship with the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally, and Fiat won three times in the one-make world championship with the car. The Fiat 131 Mirafiori was by no means born to win rallies. However, this changed with the evolution version 131 Abarth Rally 1976, which was built 400 times. Around 350 of these were "Stradale" versions, one of which was portrayed for this driving report. Many historical photos and illustrations complete the article.
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