Yugo Sana
Giugiaro-styled ambition met with Eastern Bloc reality.
- Power
- 71 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 13.2 s
- Top speed
- 99 mph
About the Yugo Sana
The Yugo Sana, known domestically as the Zastava Florida, was the Yugoslavian firm's most ambitious project, intended to compete with the Fiat Tipo and Volkswagen Golf. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign, it featured a modern aerodynamic shape and a spacious interior that outclassed many Western rivals for the price. Power came from a Fiat-sourced 1.4-litre 'Lampredi' engine, though build quality and reliability remained significant weaknesses. Production was severely disrupted by the Yugoslav Wars and NATO bombing, leading to its withdrawal from export markets by 1993, though it remained in low-volume production in Serbia until 2008.
Yugo Sana specs
The Yugo Sana produces 71 bhp (53 kW) and 106 Nm (78 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 13.2 seconds and has a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h).
| Make | Yugo |
|---|---|
| Model | Sana |
| Trim | 1.4 |
| Years | 1988–2008 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Yugoslavia |
| Production | About 29,950 built |
| Engine | 1.4-litre inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,372 cc (1.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 71 bhp (53 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 106 Nm (78 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 873 kg (1,925 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 81 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Yugo Sana rarity in CarSpot
The Yugo Sana is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 15 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Yugo Sana fun facts
- The car was marketed as the Yugo Sana in the UK, but was known as the Florida in most other markets to celebrate Yugo's success in the United States.
- Despite its budget reputation, the Sana's drag coefficient of 0.32 was highly competitive for a family hatchback in the late 1980s.
- The UK importer, Zastava GB, went out of business in 1993 due to economic sanctions, leaving the Sana as a rare sight on British roads today.