Dane Milenovic's 1981 Zastava 101

  • 1498cc SOHC, 86,4x63,9mm, 12:1 compression ratio, 112hp, 115Nm/6000RPM
  • Totally restored, new pistons, piston rings, new cylinder head from 1100 engine, new MAGNETI MARELLI distributor, electrical fuel pump (Fiat Argenta)
  • FIAT UNO turbo i.e camshaft
  • WEBER 32DMTR22 Carburetor (soon I have planned to put 34/34 ).
  • Supersprint Exhaust System
  • Electronic Ignition

  • 5-speed (YUGO 65)
  • Clutch pressure plate from FIAT TIPO 1,4
  • Stock 101 flywheel and clutch (because original from 1,5 engine is bigger and the starter motor cant start the motor. This happened to me when I put in the 1,5 engine and the car wouldn't start. Then I had to disassemble all and I figured that is because flywheel. Very painful expirience)

  • Monroe Sensatrac Struts
  • Lowered front and rear (cut springs up front, spacer blocks in rear)
  • 3-leaf rear spring

  • Kumho 185/60-13 Tires on 7x13 Daytona Wheels

  • Front Disc/Rear Drum (from Uno Turbo i.e)
  • Main brake cylinder servo powered (I build it because serial models haven't got servo brakes, imagine that only 3-door model was made for export)

  • Repainted in 1998 in original color
  • Restored back in 2002 because of rust (only floor)
  • Original front lights with 100w xenon bulbs
  • Rear blinkers painted in red
  • Front spoiler is from VW Golf and rear is original Fiat 128

  • Some parts of interior are from 101 SPECIAL (middle console, instruments for oil press and water temp, speedometer and tachometer)
  • Stereo is Kenwood 4x45W, speakers Pioneer 40W
  • Remote central lock.


    The car was manufactured in 1981. I bought it from my friend's father. It took me 2 years to convince him to sell it to me. It was in good shape and it was freshly painted. I only added the stripes and sport mirrors. It had 1,1L with 55HP from 0-100 amazing 18 sec. In 2000 I put the 1,3L engine with 75HP and 5 speed gear box from crashed YUGO65. Shaving the cylinder head 1,5 mm and mounting Supersprint exhaust system engine power has increased to 95HP and 0-100 only 13sec. In 2001 I had to sell 1,3 engine and buy 1,5 engine from crashed RITMO 85. Again I shaved cylinder head but now only 1,3mm and with my exhaust system and modified air filter power is increased to 112HP and resulted 0-100 for 10 sec. It runs over 175 Km/h (has great aerodynamic 0,48). Its great fun driving this car around where you see that everyone turning the head around and watching how great it is. I love this car and probably I never gonna sell it.

    New pics added 12/28/2003:

    Old pics:

    Dane Milenovic danemilenovic@hotmail.com
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