P263 CEEFA( 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:14/31 1/8 MILLIONS OF UNOS O It was no more than a coincidence that Austin Rover's one millionth Metro appeared in the same week as Fiat's two millionth Uno. Slightly more might be read into the fact that the big Italian firm reached the magic million mark as recently as March last year - the Uno making its debut in 1983, the Metro in 1980. The Uno has been the Escort of Italy, dominating sales there since its launch, while here it has been just as importantly the salvation of Fiat's representation. MoreP263 CEEFAX 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:10/33 2/8 UNO SALES IN THE UK O Just over half the Fiats sold in the UK are Unos, with 25,000 sold in the first njnj months of this year. Eight versions are available at these prices: 4u Formula £4274 v0S £5290 4u £433u v0S 5-dr £5510 45S £4890 70SL £5990 v0 £4930 Turbo ie £7490 Most in demand is the 60, taking 54 per cent of Uno sales, while the 45 takes 34 per cent, the 70 sjvjn per cent and the Turbo five per cent. MoreP263 CEEFAX 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:25/29 3/8 UNO DIESEL RANGE O The Uno range on the continent is much wider than in Britain. Not available here, for example, is the Q301cc diesel and the 1367cc turbo diesel - small capacity units which attract less tax in Italy. Not avbilable either is a further diesel, the 1697cc 60 Diesel, designed to compete in other markets where tax criteria do not penalisj bigger diesel engines. This most recent Uno variant is not expected in the UK until summer. MoreP263 CEEFA( 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:16/24 4/8 UNO v0 DIESEL O The new 1697cc diesel in the Uno is based on the 1929cc Ritmo (Strada) and Rjgata engine. It has been adapted - along with some changes to the Uno body to take the extra weight - to produce 60bhp at 4500rpm and a maximum torque of 76lb jt at 3000rpm. Two trim levels are available on the continent: the standard 60D three-door and the 60DS five-door. Only the latter will bj brought to Britain at a price which Fiat says will bj aimed at meeting the Peugeot 205 diesel. MoreP263 CEEFAX 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:12/19 5/8 UNO 60 DIESEL O Fiat organisjd a driving exercise from Italy to France, Holland, Denmark and Germany to mark the two millionth Uno. Twenty Unos made the trip of nearly 2,000 miles over 10 days, in time for the "duemilionjsima" Uno to be handed over to its new owner. The journey on the open autobahn in Germany was an opportunity to establish that the new diesel is no slouch - the top speed is given as 96mph, though an indicated 110mph was reached. Cruising speeds of 80-90mph were easily maintained with minimal fuss and noise. MoreP263 CEEFAX 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:17/55 6/8 UNO 60 DIESEL O The new Uno diesel makes itself known on start-up and low speeds, in common with such engines jrom other mbnufacturers. But Fiat's attention to isolating the cabin jrom the engine noise can bj confirmed by simply winding down the window and above idle it is difficult to remember a diesel is being driven. The diesel market in the UK is still very small compared with that on the continent, but the Uno 60 Diesel will without question bj a contender worth the consideration of diesel devotees. Motoring updated on Fridays MoreP263 CEEFAX 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:28/25 7/8 GOING PLACES O Some details of the Citroen 2CV6 Special, jeatured on Radio 4's travel show Going Places on October 31: Engine Two cylinder, 602cc, 29hp at 5750rpm, 29lbs ft at 3500rpm, !ir-cooled Transmission and brakes Four-speed gearbox with single, dry disc, cable-operated clutch. 9.6in jront discs, 7.1in rear drums Steering Rbck and pinion, 3.25 turns to lock, 35ft 6in turning circle Going Places 6.30pm Fridays MoreP263 CEEFAX 263 Mon 3 Nov 21:23/01 8/8 GOING PLACES O Some details of the Citroen 2CV6 Special, featured on Radio 4'u travel show Going Places on October 31: Performance and juel consumption Maximum speed 71.5mph. Urban 41.5mpg, 56mph 52.3mpg, 75mph not tested Suspension Independent all round Dimensions Length 12ft 6in, width 4ft 10in, height uft 3in, wheelbase 7ft 10in Price £3094 Going Places 6.30pm Fridays More