Description
The Fiat Uno is a supermini manufactured and marketed by Fiat. Launched in 1983, the Uno was produced over a single generation (with an intermediate facelift, 1989) in three and five-door hatchback body styles until 1995 in Europe.
In April 1985 the hot hatch version of the first series Uno – the Uno Turbo i. e. – was launched as a three-door only derivative. The Turbo i. e. model used a Ritmo/ Strada-derived 1. 3 128-series engine with Bosch multi-point fuel injection, Magneti Marelli electronic ignition and a water-cooled IHI turbocharger with an intercooler to reduce intake air temperatures. Engine capacity was initially stated as 1299 cc but this was revised early on in production to 1301 cc. This change was a result of Italy's highway system allowing a higher speed limit to cars of more than 1300 cc. In both forms the engine offered 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) but owners report that the 1301 cc version was notably more responsive and had greater torque than the earlier 1299 cc unit.
Cars built from 1985 to late 1987 were fitted with a Ritmo/ Strada-derived five-speed gearbox. This was then replaced by a newly developed 'C510' five-speed gearbox, featuring a more durable differential and improved gearchange linkage. Ratios were unchanged between the two units. The Turbo reached 205 km/ h (127 mph).
Externally, the Turbo i. e. model featured black plastic sill trims, arch extensions, fibreglass tailgate with spoiler, tinted side glass, side decals, revised front bumper with foglamps and inlets/ scoops to direct air to the oil cooler and intercooler. Suspension was lowered and uprated, 13" alloy wheels with Pirelli P6 tyres were fitted and the brakes upgraded to vented discs on the front and solid discs on the rear.
The Turbo i. e. featured 'sports' seats, red carpet and an extended centre-console. Later models featured red seatbelts.
Options on the Turbo i. e. model included polished Cromodora wheels, electric windows, manual sunroof and digital instrument panel, the latter with bar-graphs for fuel level, coolant temperature, boost pressure, etc., and a digital speed display, switchable between km/ h and mph.
Our 1986 Fiat Uno Turbo:-
FROM THE PAPERWORK IT IS VERY VERY CLEAR THIS CAR HAS BEEN LOVINGLY CURATED AND CARED FOR OVER ITS 30 PLUS YEARS OF EXISTENCE.
WE HAVE THE ORIGINAL SERVICE BOOKLET, OWNERS WALLET, GUIDEBOOKS AND A FULL FIAT WORKSHOP MANUAL FOR FIAT TECHNICIANS TO WORK FROM!
THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REBUILT TWICE IN ITS LIFE. 2005 AND MOST RECENTLY 2020 WHERE ITS SEEN BHP IMPROVEMENTS AND HAS ONLY COVERED A FEW HUNDRED MILES SINCE BEING REBUILT. SERVICED MARCH 2024 LAST.
THE CAR HAS BEEN RESTORED ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO.
THE CAR IS IN PRISTINE ORIGINAL CONDITION BUT RECORDS SHOW IT MAY HAVE ONCE BEEN BLACK - THIS COULD BE AN ERROR AS WE CANT SEE THAT ANYWHERE LOOKING AT THE VEHICLE OR ON THE V5C AND FIAT DOCUMENTS.
THE CAR COES WITH A STACK OF SPARE PARTS AND BRANDED CAR COVER.
MOT NOVEMBER 2024 - NO ADVISORIES SINCE 2012!!!
ALREADY HAD PEOPLE TAKING PICTURES OF THE CAR OUTSIDE ETC - SPECIAL THING THIS.
GIVE US A CALL ON the details below TO DISCUSS IN MORE DEPTH.
MANY THANKS
