Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye
Overview
| Produced: |
1976-1976, 400 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Fiat announced its replacement model for the successful 124 range in 1974, the all-new 131 Mirafiori. The 131 Mirafiori came with a bewildering range of engines which included 1.3, 1.6 and 2.0 litre petrol units.
In 1976 Fiat (with the help of Bertone) built a special short-run of Abarth Rallye versions of the 131 to comply with International rallying homologation regulations. Using a combination of two door saloon bodies with special lightweight body panels, a 2.0 litre twin-cam and a Colotti gearbox the 131 Abarth Rallye provided excellent performance.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 90mm |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | Fiat 131 Ararth Rally Group 4 | Coys | 25 Oct 2008 | Not sold | |
| 343 | Fiat 131 Abarth | Coys | 10 Jan 2004 | Not sold | |
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1855203073 | Fiat Road Test Book: Fiat Abarth Performance Portfolio 1972-87 | Brooklands Books |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Classic Cars July 2001 pg 104 |
104 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars July 2001 | |||
| Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye. The story of the staid family saloon turned world championship-winning stormer. Despite great success in rallying, this is one of a handful of survivors in the country. | ||||
| Article |
Causing a Fiori |
40 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly February 2008 | |||
| Causing a Fiori - With limited numbers of the Abarth 131 made, being offered two was a miracle... | ||||
| Article |
Scorpion king |
74 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly July 2006 | |||
| Scorpion king - The Abarth name is synonymous with FIAT and motorsport. For enthusiast Andy Hennessy, that's reason enough to own a 131 Abarth. | ||||
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