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FSO 132p 1.8 (107 Hp)
Overall Rating
FSO 132p:
Polski Fiat 125p is a motor vehicle manufactured between 1967 and 1991 in Poland under a Fiat license by the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych. It was a simplified and altered variation of the original, Italian-made Fiat 125, with engines and mechanicals from the Fiat 1300 and 1500. To distinguish between the models, Fiat and FSO revived the marque Polski Fiat. After termination of the license, the car was branded as FSO 1300, FSO 1500 and FSO 125p.
In the 1960s, the only passenger car manufacturer in socialist Poland was the FSO in Warsaw, which manufactured the dated Syrena small car and the Warszawa, a larger model whose roots could be traced back to 1940s. Even within the realities of a centrally planned, socialist economy, the need for a replacement was felt. Although Warszawa-based replacements had been under development within the FSO, the authorities decided to pursue talks with the Italian Fiat, which was seeking to expand its international presence by establishing production in the countries of the Eastern Bloc....(Read more on Wikipedia)
132p Overview:
FSO 132p (132p). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The FSO 132p was produced before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags and advanced crumple zones, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.8 (107 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The larger 1.8L engine provides a noticeable boost in power and torque, making it more capable for longer journeys and overtaking maneuvers.
Fuel Economy
Expectedly less economical than the 1.6L, but still within the norms for a 1970s 1.8L petrol engine, offering a trade-off for increased power.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Robust and relatively simple mechanicals, easy to maintain for its era
- • Spacious interior for its class, offering good passenger comfort
- • Decent performance for its era, especially with the 1.8L engine
- • Historical significance as a Polish-Italian automotive collaboration
- • Good value proposition when new, particularly in Eastern Bloc markets
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards, lacking airbags and advanced crumple zones
- • High fuel consumption compared to modern vehicles due to carbureted engines
- • Lack of modern amenities and refinement, typical for a 1970s budget sedan
- • Rust susceptibility common for vehicles of its age and construction
- • Limited availability of parts and specialist knowledge today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(132p: 1974 - 1978).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | FSO |
| Model: | 132p |
| Generation: | 132p |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 (107 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1975 |
| End of production: | 1978 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 107 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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