Overview of the car "Fiat UNO"

Italy is famous not only for its high cuisine, but also a powerful sports car, such as “Ferrari”, “Maserati” and “Afla-Romeo». But few people know that all these companies belong to the group «Fiat". In the 80-ies, this company produced its first-ever compact mini car “Fiat UNO”. The car turned out so successful that it won the award ‘car of the year”. Serial production of these cars lasted for 12 years. During this time, it was released about 8 million copies. What is a Fiat Uno? Owner reviews, specifications and not only will be presented later in the article.

Design

BMW “UNO” was the first car that he used chrome elements inherent in the machines of those years. The design was created by Giugiaro Gogetta who foresaw the car fashion for several years ahead. In 2017, of course, this design significantly outdated. But the success lies in the fact that the car is 1983 looks like from the 90s. Even now, “Fiat UNO” does not look any dinosaur that has risen from the past. Due to low cost, this machine is in great demand among young people. “Fiat UNO” has a huge potential for tuning. With minimal changes (saving exterior and beautiful alloy wheels) you can get realistic looking car.

Dimensions, ground clearance

The Machine has very compact dimensions. This is a big plus if you use a car in a major city, say the owners. The length of the car “Fiat UNO” is 3,69 meters, width – 1.55 metres, height – of 1.45 meters. The length of the wheelbase is 2.36 meters, which allows to overcome large bumps and downs even with a 15-cm ground clearance. Also the machine has a small turning radius (4.7 meters).

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Specifications

The First car modification equipped, 900-CC gasoline engine of 45 horsepower. But even with him the car steadily accelerated to 140 kilometers per hour. Two years later, in the line of a new Fire engine. When a displacement of 999 cubic centimeters he developed a power of 55 horsepower. The unit had 8-valve petrol injection and manufactured by automated technology. A large part of the 1-liter "Fiats” produced for export. In particular, some instances occur in Brazil to this day.

Also this car had a 1.1-liter gasoline engine. Its maximum capacity reached 57 "horses". There were more voluminous aggregates. Met version with a-liter engine capacity of 76 horsepower.

Diesel "Fiats”

The ruler was present and solid-fuel power plant. The base model was the atmospheric engine at 58 horsepower with a displacement of 1.7 liters. In addition, «Fiat" staffed 1.9-liter engine. Due to the lack of the turbine, the engine power of 60 horsepower (now with such a volume is removed over 150 HP). A little later the line was supplemented and turbo diesel engines. It was a 8-valve Agregat R4. When the working volume of 1.4 liters, he developed a capacity of 71 HP Use turbine gave a significant increase in power and dynamics. To disperse hundreds took 12.4 seconds. And the maximum speed was 165 miles per hour. It was a great performance for those years.

Charged version of the “UNO”

As is known, a line of compact cars there is always a charged version with some turbocharged engine. «Fiat" is no exception. In 1985 he published a modification of the “UNO Turbo” with a 1.4-liter engine. Its total output was 100 horsepower. Due to the low curb weight (about 800 pounds), it was a real "gun-race”, which could give full-size sedans from BMW and Mercedes. To disperse hundreds took only 8.3 seconds. And the maximum power was about 200 kilometers per hour. As for fuel consumption, it was in the range of 5.6 - 10 liters per hundred, depending on operating conditions.

Regardless of the type of engine «Fiat" staffed a manual transmission on 5-speed.

What the reviews say about Fiat Uno?

This is a fairly rare model in Russia. Despite the high popularity in Europe, this machine was not a best seller in the domestic market. As for the reviews, owners are often faced with worn suspension springs. For so many years fail silent blocks levers and ball. Although the chassis design is very simple: front – spring strut, rear – beam. In terms of ergonomics, the machine is much more comfortable than the “Eight” or “brand”. The Only problem comes with finding parts. “Fiat UNO» ceased to exist in 1995, and find a new detail is not possible. With great difficulty manage to find the parts from disassembly. But they sometimes are in the “suicide” state.

Conclusion

So, we found what has a reviews “Fiat UNO" of the considered specifications. The machine has a good potential for external tuning, but in terms of finding spare parts candeliver to the owner a significant trouble. It should be understood, because the age Italian cars for over 30 years.