Interesting Facts About the Zastava 101
The Zastava 101 debuted in the early 1970s after Zastava partnered with Fiat to build a front‑wheel‑drive hatchback. Production ran from October 1971 all the way through November 2008, making it one of the longest‑produced models in the region.
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Fiat Collaboration and Engine Basics
In the beginning of the 1970s Zastava arranged with Fiat to produce the Zastava 101, a front‑wheel‑drive car equipped with a 4‑cylinder, 1116 cc OHC engine delivering 55 hp.
First Hatchback with Engine‑Gearbox Layout
On October 15 1991 the Zastava 101 became the first ever hatchback with its engine and gearbox located astride each other, a design that arrived three years before similar layouts appeared elsewhere.
Rare 3‑Door Edition and Longevity
A rare 3‑door version of the Zastava 101 was produced in the late 1970s, and spare parts for the model were available for many years, with documented parts listings covering June 1972 to December 1993.
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