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The Fiat Regata was a C-segment sedan produced by the Italian brand Fiat between 1983 and 1990. It was the successor to the iconic Fiat 128 and represented a complete renewal for the Turin firm's mid-range lineup, which at the time also marketed the Fiat Ritmo hatchback. The Regata had only one generation throughout its commercial life before being replaced by the Fiat Tempra. In some markets, it was named Fiat Regatta.

The Fiat Regata was introduced at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Aesthetically, it bore no resemblance to the Fiat Ritmo on which it was technically based, despite sharing most of its mechanical components. The wheelbase was slightly extended to give it a more robust and elegant look, fitting for the three-volume sedan body style.

Initially, it was marketed with a range of gasoline engines including a 1.3-liter (68 hp), 1.5-liter (82 hp), and 1.6-liter (100 hp), all of them four-cylinder. The diesel options were a 1.7-liter (58 hp) and a 1.9-liter (65 hp). A five-speed manual gearbox was standard across all trim levels, except for the base version.

In 1986, the Fiat Regata received a restyling with changes to the doors, bumpers, and headlights. The gasoline engines incorporated electronic fuel injection, while the diesel versions welcomed an 80 hp turbodiesel variant. The Fiat Regata was also available in a five-door estate version named Weekend. In the Latin American markets where it was produced, it even came equipped with the advanced 110 hp 2.0 Twin Cam dual-overhead-cam engine from the Fiat Croma, making it a very high-performance sedan for its time.

The main rivals of the Fiat Regata in Europe were models such as the Ford Orion, Opel Kadett, Volkswagen Jetta, and Renault 11.