Are Yugo cars still made?

Today. Years after its demise, the Yugo is still a common sight in Serbia, with almost 60,000 vehicles still in use, most of which were built in the 2000s. Parts are still readily available at most auto-parts stores and in scrapyards across the country.

How much horsepower does a Yugo have?

The Yugo is one of the heavier small cars you can go with, it’s made of heavy steel. As Jim explained, there’s about 1,000 lbs in steel alone, and with 1,500 pounds of engine at each end, it weighs about 4,100-4,200 lbs. That’s no biggie when each engine cranks out about 480 horsepower.

Why did the Yugo fail?

Unfortunately, many attributes of the car led it to become known as the “worst car ever.” The car was cheap and not constructed well. Most owners experienced breakdowns. Despite passing safety tests, the Yugo usually did not fare well in crashes. Also, the fuel efficiency was extremely poor for a car of its size.

Who made Yugo?

Zastava Motors
Built by state-owned Zastava Motors, the Yugo was a generic version of the decade-old Fiat 127. The age of its design and low Yugoslavian manufacturing costs meant the car could be sold for $3990 in the US market and still make a substantial profit.

How many miles per gallon does a Yugo get?

Fuel Economy of 1989 Yugo Vehicles

EPA MPG	Owner MPG Estimates
1989 Yugo GV/GVX 4 cyl, 1.1 L, Manual 4-spd
Regular Gasoline	Not Available How can I share my MPG?
25 combined city/highway MPG 23 city 28 highway 4.0 gals/100 miles

Who designed the Yugo?

Zastava
3. The Yugo was produced in Serbia, but it first took shape in Italy: the car was designed by Fiat and Zastava engineers in 1977, in Fiat’s design centre in Turin. The Yugo was modeled after the famous Fiat 127 which was declared the European Car of the Year in 1972.