The Fiat Uno was a supermini car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat. The Uno was launched in 1983 and built in its homeland until 1995, with production still taking place in other countries.
With approximately 8,800,000 built, it's the eighth most produced automobile platform in history, after the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford Model T, Lada Riva, 1965-70 GM B platform, 1981–97 GM J platform, 1961-64 GM B platform, and 1977-90 GM B platform.
The Uno name was reintroduced in 2010 in South America for the Fiat Panda based car built in Brazil.
| Fiat Uno | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Production | Fiat Uno: 1983–1995 (Italy) 1983–present (South America) 1995–2003 (Morocco) 1992-2000 (Philippines) "Novo" (New) Fiat Uno: 2010–present (South America) |
| Assembly | Turin, Italy Cape Town, South Africa Betim, Brazil Bursa, Turkey Manta, Ecuador[1] Casablanca, Morocco (SOMACA)[2] Buenos Aires, Argentina Las Piñas, Philippines[3] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat 127 |
| Successor | Fiat Punto |
First series (1983–1989)[edit]
| Fiat Uno | |
|---|---|
A first generation five door Uno
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Fiat |
| Also called | Fiat Mille Fiat Mille Way Innocenti Mille Innocenti Mille Clip |
| Production | 1983–1995 (Italy) 1995–2002 (Poland) 1995–2003 (Morocco) 1983–present (South America) |
| Assembly | Turin, Italy Cape Town, South Africa Betim, Brazil Bursa, Turkey Manta, Ecuador[1] Casablanca, Morocco (SOMACA)[2]Kragujevac, Serbia |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door panel van |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Fiat Type One (Tipo Uno) platform[4] |
| Related | Fiat Duna Fiat Elba Fiat Fiorino 2nd series |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Straight-4 |
| Transmission | 4 and 5-speed manual Selecta CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,362 mm (93.0 in)[5] |
| Length | 3,645–3,689 mm (143.5–145.2 in) |
| Width | 1,549–1,562 mm (61.0–61.5 in) |
| Height | 1,405–1,422 mm (55.3–56.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 711–910 kg (1,570–2,000 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat 127 |
| Successor | Fiat Punto (Europe) Fiat Palio (South America/Asia) |
The Uno (Type 146) was launched in January 1983 to replace the ageing Fiat 127. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro'sItalDesign company, its tall, square body utilising a Kamm tail achieved a low drag coefficient of 0.34 won it much praise for airy interior space and fuel economy. It incorporated many packaging lessons learnt from Giugiaro's 1978 Lancia Megagammaconcept car (the first modern people carrier / MPV / mini-van) but miniaturised. Its tall car / high seating packaging is imitated by every small car today. It reversed the trend for lower and lower built cars. It showed that not just low sleek cars could be aerodynamic, but small, roomy, boxy well packaged cars could be too. In 1984 it was voted European Car of the Year.[6]
Initially, the Uno was offered with the 0.9 litre (903 cc) OHV, 1.1 litre (1116 cc), and 1.3 litre (1301 cc) 138-series SOHC petrol engines and transmissions carried over from the 127.[7] The 1.3 (1300 cc) diesel (not for the UK market) engine was launched a couple of months later. The Uno's badging was not by the commonly used measurement of engine size but by metric horsepower: 45, 55, 60, 70, 75 or 90. The Uno was available as either a 3 or 5-door hatchback. It also featuredergonomic "pod" switchgear clusters each side of the main instrument binnacle, (that could be operated without removing the driver's hands from the steering wheel), although indicators remained on a stalk; an unusual arrangement similar to that used by Citroën.
The Uno had MacPherson strut independent front suspension and twist-beam rear suspension with telescopic dampers and coil springs.
From 1985, the 1.0 litre (999 cc) SOHC Fully Integrated Robotised Engine (FIRE) powerplant was offered. This was a lighter engine, built with fewer parts, and gave improved performance and economy. Also in 1985, the hot hatch version - Uno Turbo - was launched, with an IHI turbocharged Ritmo/Strada-derived 1.3 146-series engine, initially offering 105 PS (77 kW). It was priced to compete with the Peugeot 205 GTI.[7] The Turbo variant offered phenomenal performance for a supermini-sized car and was capable of reaching 210 km/h (130 mph).
In 1987, a 1.7 litre diesel engined version - the 60DS -was launched.
Also in 1987, the Uno Selecta continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic was launched. The CVT transmission was a co-development with Dutch Van Doorne and Ford, (Fiat owned 24% stake of Van Doorne at that time).[7] The Selecta transmission should be avoided according to honestjohn.co.uk, which claims it can cause expensive repairs.[8]
Second series (1989–1995)[edit]
First shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1989, the Uno received a thorough facelift. The bodywork at the nose was updated and a different tailgate was fitted, improving the drag coefficient to Cd 0.30,[7] and matching the corporate look of the then new Fiat Tipo. The interior was also revised. The pod switchgear was replaced by stalks and an effort was made to stop the dashboard rattles of the Mark I. At this time, the old 1.1 litre engine was replaced by a new FIRE version, and a new Fiat Tipo-derived 1.4 litre (1,372 cc) engine replaced the Ritmo/Strada-derived 1.3 litre in both naturally aspirated and turbo versions. A 1.4 litre Uno Turbo could reach a claimed 204 km/h (127 mph),[9] while the 1.0 version only managed 140–145 km/h (87–90 mph) depending on which transmission was fitted.[10] The Uno Turbo i.e. variant was also restyled, upgraded with a Garret T2 turbine, Bosch LH Jetronic fuel injection and better aerodynamics.
Uno production ceased in Italy in 1995, with sales throughout Western Europe stopping at the same time. A total of 6,032,911 units were built in Fiat's Italian factories.[7] The Uno's replacement in Western Europe was the Fiat Punto, which was launched in late 1993.
Engines (first and second series)[edit]
Petrol[edit]
| Engine[5][11] | Layout | Displacement | Valves | Power | Torque | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 45 Formula | I4 | 903 cc | 8 OHV | 45 PS (33 kW) @ 5600 rpm | 67 N·m (49 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 1984–1993 |
| 1.1 55 | I4 | 1116 cc | 8 SOHC | 55 PS (40 kW) @ 5600 rpm | 86 N·m (63 lb·ft) @ 2900 rpm | 1984–1985 |
| 1.3 70 S/SX | I4 | 1301 cc | 8 SOHC | 68 PS (50 kW) @ 5700 rpm | 100 N·m (74 lb·ft) @ 2900 rpm | 1984–1985 |
| 1.1 60 S/Family | I4 | 1116 cc | 8 SOHC | 58 PS (43 kW) @ 5700 rpm | 87 N·m (64 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 1985–1992 |
| 1.0 45 Fire | I4 | 999 cc | 8 SOHC | 45 PS (33 kW) @ 5000 rpm | 80 N·m (59 lb·ft) @ 2750 rpm | 1985–1992 |
| 1.1 60 SX | I4 | 1108 cc | 8 SOHC | 57 PS (42 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 89 N·m (66 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 1989–1993 |
| 1.3 Turbo i.e. | I4 | 1301 cc | 8 SOHC | 105 PS (77 kW) @5750 rpm | 146 N·m (108 lb·ft) @ 3200 rpm | 1985–1990 |
| 1.3 70 SX/SL | I4 | 1301 cc | 8 SOHC | 65 PS (48 kW) @ 5600 rpm | 100 N·m (74 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 1985–1992 |
| 1.0 45 i.e./i.e. Start | I4 | 999 cc | 8 SOHC | 45 PS (33 kW) @ 5250 rpm | 74 N·m (55 lb·ft) @ 3250 rpm | 1992–1995 |
| 1.4 70 SX i.e. | I4 | 1372 cc | 8 SOHC | 70 PS (51 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 106 N·m (78 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 1990–1993 |
| 1.5 75 S i.e. CAT | I4 | 1498 cc | 8 SOHC | 75 PS (55 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 125 N·m (92 lb·ft) @ 2800 rpm | 1987–1993 |
| 1.1 50 i.e. | I4 | 1108 cc | 8 SOHC | 50 PS (37 kW) @ 5250 rpm | 84 N·m (62 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm | 1991–1994 |
| 1.4 Turbo i.e. | I4 | 1372 cc | 8 SOHC | 118 PS (87 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 161 N·m (119 lb·ft) @ 3500 rpm | 1990–1994 |
Diesel[edit]
| Engine | Layout | Displacement | Valves | Power | Torque | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3D | I4 | 1301 cc | 8 SOHC | 45 PS (33 kW) at 4,200 rpm | 112 N·m (83 lb·ft) at 2,000 rpm | 1983–1989 |
| 1.4 TD | I4 | 1367 cc | 8 SOHC | 72 PS (53 kW) at 4,800 rpm | 128 N·m (94 lb·ft) at 2,500 rpm | 1986–1995 |
| 1.7 60D | I4 | 1697 cc | 8 SOHC | 58 PS (43 kW) at 4,600 rpm | 100 N·m (74 lb·ft) at 2,900 rpm | 1986–1995 |
Continuing global production (1995–present)[edit]
After Western European production and sales ceased, the Uno continued to be manufactured and sold in many other regions.
Argentina[edit]
In Argentina, the 3-door Fiat Uno was produced by Sevel Argentina S.A. from March 1989 to 2000, 179,767 units were built. Engines Motor Tipo ranged from a 1,049 cc 52 PS (38 kW) petrol four to a 1.6-liter, 87 PS (64 kW) SCV/SCR version on top, with a 1.3-liter 45 PS (33 kW) diesel engine also available.[12] A specific saloon version with four doors was also produced from 1988 to 2000. Called Duna or Elba, 257,259 units of this version were built in Fiat's Córdoba plant. In addition to 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6-liter petrol versions, the diesel 1.3 was also available.
Brazil[edit]
The car is still sold in Brazil in three versions: Mille Economy, Uno Furgão and Fiorino Furgão.
In the second half of the 1980s and the first half of the 1990s, the Uno had a sedan, a pick-up and a wagon version, called Prêmio, Fiorino Pick-Up and Elba, respectively.
The Brazilian Uno featured an independent, transverse leaf spring suspension at the rear, based on the tried and tested Brazilian Fiat 147 (similar to the Italian Fiat 127). The clamshell design of the hood was also unique, since the Brazilian Uno kept the spare tire located in the engine bay, like the old Fiat 147, thus saving extra space for the luggage in the trunk. Originally sold with 1.3 or 1.5 litre petrol engines (later also in versions made to run on ethanol) a 1.6 litre was later added to the lineup. In 1989 the now redundant 1.5 was cancelled.[13]
The Fiat Uno family, in Brazil, had a turbocharged 1.4-litre four inline sports version in the middle 1990s. This car was sold as a normal production vehicle with 1801 units produced.
From the end of the 1990s to the middle 2000s, the smaller-engined versions were sold as the Fiat Mille, as a budget entry-level model, and received its most recent facelift for the 2004 model year. The 2005 Brazilian range has received a Flex Fuel system, enabling the car to use ethanol or gasoline as fuel, both pure or in any proportion mixture; also, there is a version fitted for unpaved roads called Mille Way, which includes a more resilient suspension, larger wheels and side cladding. From April 1988 until 2006, up to 2,000,000 Fiat Unos were made in Brazil.
Despite the launch of the new Brazilian-built Uno in 2010, production of the Mille Economyand Mille Way continued, but only with a 1.0-litre engine, and the Uno Furgao van (based on the series Uno)[14] are available.
Engines[edit]
Petrol
| Engine | Layout | Displacement | Valves | Power | Torque | Compression ratio | Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mille[12][15] | I4 | 994 cc | 8SOHC | 48 PS (35 kW) at 5,700 rpm | 7.4 kg·m (73 N·m; 54 lb·ft) at 3,000 rpm | 8.5:1 | 1990.09-94 |
| Mille Electronic[16] | I4 | 994 cc | 8SOHC | 56 PS (41 kW) at 6,000 rpm | 8.2 kg·m (80 N·m; 59 lb·ft) at 3,250 rpm | 9.5:1 | 1995 |
| 1.0 Fire Flex | I4 | 999 cc | 8SOHC | Petrol: 73 PS (54 kW) Ethanol: 75 PS (55 kW) at 6,250 rpm | Petrol: 9.5 kg·m (93 N·m; 69 lb·ft) Ethanol: 9.9 kg·m (97 N·m; 72 lb·ft) at 4,500 rpm | 12.15:1 | 2005–present |
| 1.3 CS, S, SX[12] | I4 | 1,297 cc | 8SOHC | 58 PS (43 kW) at 5,200 rpm | 10.0 kg·m (98 N·m; 72 lb·ft) at 3,000 rpm | 8.0:1 | 1984.07-1986(Sx until 1987) |
| 1.3 Fire Flex | I4 | 1,242 cc | 8SOHC | Petrol: 70 PS (51 kW) Ethanol: 71 PS (52 kW) at 5,500 rpm | Petrol: 11.4 kg·m (112 N·m; 82 lb·ft) Ethanol: 11.6 kg·m (114 N·m; 84 lb·ft) at 2,500 rpm | 11.0:1 | 2005–present |
| 1.5 i.e.[16] | I4 | 1,497 cc | 8SOHC | 67 PS (49 kW) at 5,000 rpm | 12.0 kg·m (118 N·m; 87 lb·ft) at 3,000 rpm | 8.5:1 | 1994-95 |
| 1.5R Sevel | I4 | 1,498 cc | 8SOHC | 85 PS (63 kW) at 5,500 rpm | 13.5 kg·m (132 N·m; 98 lb·ft) at 3,000 rpm | ??? | 1987-89 |
| 1.5R Sevel - Ethanol | I4 | 1,498 cc | 8SOHC | 86 PS (63 kW) at 5,500 rpm | 13.7 kg·m (134 N·m; 99 lb·ft) at 3,000 rpm | ??? | 1987-89 |
| 1.6R Sevel[12] | I4 | 1,580 cc | 8SOHC | Petrol: 84 PS (62 kW) at 5,700 rpm Ethanol: 84 PS (62 kW) at 5,600 rpm | Petrol: 13.2 kg·m (129 N·m; 95 lb·ft) Ethanol: 13.7 kg·m (134 N·m; 99 lb·ft) at 3,250 rpm | 8.3:1 | 1990.11-92 |
| 1.6R MPI Sevel ACT | I4 | 1,580 cc | 8SOHC | 92 PS (68 kW) at 5,750 rpm | 13 kg·m (130 N·m; 94 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm | 9.5:1 | 1993-95 |
| 1.4 Turbo i.e. | I4 | 1,372 cc | 8SOHC | 118 PS (87 kW) at 5,750 rpm | 17.5 kg·m (172 N·m; 127 lb·ft) at 3,500 rpm | 7.8:1 | 1994-95 |
Safety[edit]
The Brazilian Fiat Uno has been rated as highly unsafe by Latin NCAP, scoring only one star for adult occupants and two stars for children.[17] Unfortunately, this is the safety standard of low-cost Brazilian cars.[18]
India[edit]
After an abortive launch in 1996 when its CKD joint partner PAL delivered only 617 cars of the 30,000 ordered,[19] Fiat started its venture as a 50-50 Industrial Joint Venture between Fiat Group Automobiles S. p. A. (Fiat) and Tata Motors Limited (who now own Jaguar-LandRover) in January 1997. At present the company employs about 600 employees in its Ranjangaon facility in the Pune District of Maharashtra.[20] The Uno was initially a success in India, but then it faded badly due to poor dealer support.[citation needed]
Morocco[edit]
The Fiat Uno was also assembled in Morocco until 2003 by SOMACA (Société Marocaine des Constructions Automobiles), and remains a popular choice of car for "petit-taxi" use.[21]
South Africa[edit]
In South Africa, the Uno was assembled under licence by Nissan from 1990 until 1998 and then by Fiat from 1998 up until 2006. Unos manufactured by Nissan had the word "licence" underneath the Fiat badge on the rear end and models included the 1108 cc FIRE,1372 cc PACER, PACER SX and 1372 cc TURBO. Later on there were also a number of special editions produced which included the Beat (1372 cc), the Rio (1108 cc) and for a short period the Cento (999 cc). After Fiat re-entered the South African market in 1998 Unos were rebadged as either the (1108 cc) Mia or (1372 cc) Tempo. They also featured the Fiat centenary badge from that point on. By the time initial production of the Uno ended in 2006 only the (1108 cc) Mia was available for sale.[22][23] 110,000 units were produced between 1990 and 2002.
In 2007, the Fiat Uno was redesigned and it re-entered the South African new car market. The car was now marketed and distributed byFiat themselves. The model line-up includes the Uno Way, which has a higher suspension than the regular Uno and colour-coded bumpers. It is based on the 1983–1990 design, and is powered by a 1.2-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine.[24]
Philippines[edit]
Local manufacturer Francisco Motors, primarily known as a manufacturer of the Jeepney, partnered with Fiat to create a joint venture called Italcar Pilipinas Inc. in 1990. They assembled the Fiat Uno from 1992-2000 under the People's Car Program, which was an incentive by the government of President Corazon Aquino to stimulate car production in the Philippines. The joint venture hoped to compete with local stalwarts such as the Toyota Corolla and Nissan Sentra with the Uno in the taxicab market, which accounted for many sales. The Uno was not popular and production decreased yearly until the venture was terminated in 2000.
Poland[edit]
Production in Fiat's factory in Poland ran until 2002. 173,382 units were built from June 1995 to October 2002.
Pakistan[edit]
The Fiat Uno is also assembled from complete knock down (CKD) kits in Pakistan by Raja Motor Company. Production started in 2001 and continued until 2004 when the manufacturing plant had to be closed down. Only the diesel variant of the car was made available under the 1.7D model. Although large scale manufacturing of the car has ceased, stocks of CKD are still being assembled and sold at present.[25]
Sales performance[edit]
United Kingdom[edit]
The Uno was quite popular in Britain, with 190,000 Mark I examples sold from its launch there in June 1983 until the launch of the facelifted model in late 1989.
New Zealand[edit]
The Uno was a surprise hit for Fiat in New Zealand, where a combination of low prices and well received styling saw over 1000 Unos a year being imported from Italy right up until the late 1980s, with the 3000th New Zealand Uno being celebrated in December 1988. Generally sold in 3 and 5-door hatchback form, a limited number of Fiorino panelvans and 3-door station wagons - badged as Fiat Penny - were also sold. A number of Unos sold in New Zealand were built to British specifications, which included a mile-per-hour speedometer.
"Novo" Fiat Uno (2010–present)[edit]
| "Novo" Fiat Uno | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Betim, Brazil |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Fiat Mini platform |
| Related | Fiat Panda (2003) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.0 FIRE EVO Flex l4 1.4 FIRE EVO Flex l4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,376 mm (93.5 in) |
| Length | 3,770 mm (148 in) |
| Width | 1,640 mm (65 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (59 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fiat Mille (Brazil) |
The Fiat Uno name was resurrected for project Progetto 327, the Brazilian-built "Novo Uno" (New Uno). The new Uno is engineered at Brazil and co-designed with Turin's Fiat Centro Stile, being basically a bloated version of the Fiat Panda style on a Fiat Palio platform.[26] The car has two options of engines: the 1.0 Fire Evo (73 hp) and the 1.4 Fire Evo (83 hp), both able to use ethanol, gasoline or a mix of both fuels.
It will be sold in several South American countries as well as Brazil, but it has yet to be confirmed whether this Uno will be sold in Europe.
A new three cylinder, one liter engine is expected in the second semester of 2014.
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