1977 Fiat 131 5MT
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- Photo: Savigny - Fiat 131 Abarth - Front by Yodaspirine, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat 131 Supermirafiori by Tony Harrison from Farnborough, UK Cropped, plate blurred by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Fiat 131 with plastic dodgem panels in profile by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Savigny - Fiat 131 Abarth - Rear by Yodaspirine, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Dashboard Fiat 131 1st series by No machine-readable author provided. Tasma3197 assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1977 Fiat 131 5MT is an 86-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 86 horsepower at 6,200 rpm.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Inline-4 DOHC |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 86 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 79.2 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 |
| Injection Type | Weber 32 ADFA 1 2-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts, track control arms, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle, double unequal-length trailing arms, Panhard rod, coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Width | 64.7 in |
| Height | 54.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 98 in |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1977 Fiat 131. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 23, 1978 · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE DRIVE SHAFT FRONT CENTERING SPLINE MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN TRANSMISSION JAMMING, A SUDDEN ELIMINATION OF POWER AND HANDLING DIFFICULTIES. EXCESSIVE WEAR COULD ALSO RESULT IN REAR TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE.
Remedy: THE DRIVE SHAFT WILL BE REPLACED IF EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE WEAR IS FOUND. ALSO, THE REAR HOUSING AND OUTPUT YOKE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW TYPE THAT WILL PERMIT SUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE SPLINE. THIS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign 78V236000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1977 FIAT 131. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.