1991 Fiat Uno Turbo i.e. mk2 from UK and Ireland - Comments

Small oil leak from around the bolts in the rocker cover, solved with some copper washers.

It's well known that the older model Fiats are prone to rusting and sadly this is also the case with the Uno. Knowing the previous owner I knew the car had always been cared for though this has only reduced the pace at which the rust has formed and slowly spread.

I was impressed with the sporty yet subtle looks of the car before buying.

After a short while you realize that certainly the most impressive aspect of the car is its frighteningly powerful engine and equally grin-forming acceleration. In the hands of an experienced driver this can be an extremely quick point to point sports car.

Like Redline magazine said: "It may not have Ferrari looks, but if you can leave an RS Turbo in your dust who gives a ****!"

Yeah you are fine in a straight line, but you might find that the RS Turbo flies past you when it comes to a corner. I know which I would rather have - The RS Turbo.

I owned an Uno Turbo MK2 for 3 years, worst and best car I owned, most of the problems with it were due to it's impressive power, it used to eat wheel bearings, Cv's and basically anything that went from the engine to the road. However, you may say thjat the RS turbo beats it on handling, but it would not have beaten mine, it had lowered Avo shocks and dampers and felt like a go kart in terms of handling. If you want a cheap, common and underpowered car go for the RS. If you want to kick some butt, get an Uno Turbo... They Rule.

Been thinking of buying an Uno turbo... u just made my mind up! faster than an RS and rarer.

Cheers!!!

I've owned a 91 turbo i.e. Mk 2 for about 2 years now.

Most of what I've ever read about it is it true. Mostly the fact that it is too fast for it's own good. but that's in the eyes of the driver. Since I'm a speed demon with a talent for making junk go fast I love this car.

My car has been lowered. Brembo brakes added. new supension. momo tires and steering wheel.

I own this car in italy. but I am having it shipped to the US where I am going to install a rollcage and use it for street, road, and autocross racing.

BTW, I record top speed is 252 km. and hour on the autostrada going to Austria.

Why do so many people compare their modified car to a standard one. Someone said their Uno handles well NOW ITS GOT Avo coilovers etc. Put them on an RS Turbo S1 and you've lost again. The RST's chassis was developed with Motosport in mind. Doesn't't the Uno Turbo have a carb instead of fuel injection?? And a 1.4 engine?? If that's right then a tuned RST wins all round.

Well the uno may have a carbereta, but in some cases this is better than fuel injection, but both cars standard the uno will conquer and its only got 1.4 litre engine and the rs has got 1.6 and the uno would still win standard. most people can see that the rs is a nicer lookin car, but uno is a lot more fun to drive and requires a lot more skill.