Series 1
Initially the 131 came with 1,297 cc or 1,585 cc OHV inline-four engines. The first series was available with two body styles; saloon and estate Familiare. Station wagons were built by SEAT in Spain, but were labelled Fiats for all non-Spanish markets. There were two trim levels - the basic "131" and the better appointed "131 S" or "131 Special", which could be distinguished from the base model by its quadruple circular headlamps, chrome window surrounds and different instrumentation. US market versions had an SOHC 1.8-litre four and were available with a GM three-speed automatic.
In 1976, 500 examples of Fiat 131 Abarth Rallye were built for homologation purposes. This car included many technical modifications such as 16-valve DOHC engine producing 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp), Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection and independent rear suspension. In race specifications, the engine produced around 215 PS (160 kW) in season 1977. Another special version was the nearly 5 metre long "131 Diplomatic" limousine version made in Salvatore Diomante's carrozzeria near Turin.
| Model | Displacement | Engine type | Power |
| Mirafiori | 1,297 cc | straight-4 ohv | 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) |
| Mirafiori | 1,585 cc | straight-4 ohv | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) |
| Familiare | 1,297 cc | straight-4 ohv | 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) |
| Familiare | 1,585 cc | straight-4 ohv | 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) |
| Abarth | 1,995 cc | straight-4 dohc | 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) |
| US version | 1,756 cc | straight-4 sohc | 87 PS (64 kW; 86 hp) |
| Series 1 dashboard. | Fiat 131 1st series. | SEAT 131 Estate: while built in Spain, estates wore Fiat-badging elsewhere. | Fiat 131 Abarth. |
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