Lancia Lybra
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| Manufacturer | Lancia |
| Parent company | Fiat Group |
| Production | 1999—2006 |
| Assembly | Rivalta plant, Turin, Italy (1996-2002) Comprensorio di Mirafiori, Turin, Italy (2002-2006)[1] |
| Predecessor | Lancia Dedra |
| Successor | None |
| Class | Compact executive car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon 5-door estate |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 1.9 L turbodiesel I4 2.0 L I5 2.4 L turbodiesel I5[2] |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic [2][3][4] |
| Wheelbase | 2593 mm (102.1 in)[2] |
| Length | 4466 mm (175.8 in)[2] |
| Width | 1743 mm (68.6 in)[2] |
| Height | Saloon: 1462 mm (57.6 in) Estate: 1470 mm (57.9 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 1250—1420 kg (2756—3131 lb)[4] |
| Fuel capacity | 60 L (16 US gal/13 imp gal) [2] |
| Related | Alfa Romeo 156 Fiat Marea [4] |
| Designer | Centro Stile Lancia [4] |
The Lancia Lybra is a compact executive car produced by Italian Fiat Auto's upscale marque Lancia. Based on the Alfa Romeo 156 floorpan (and thus being related to the prolific Fiat Tipo platform)[4], it replaced the Dedra within Lancia's lineup, and was similarly low-profile to its predecessor, rather than as popular as its Alfa sibling. Just like the Dedra, the Lybra is available as both a saloon and estate (billed SW by Lancia)
The model's name can be seen as a reference to the zodiac sign of Libra that was derived from the Latin word for balancing scale. It signals an end of the previous Lancia naming theme involving the use of Greek letters as model names. The Lybra was built in the Rivalta plant near Turin until 2002[5] and after that in Mirafiori plant in Turin.[1]
[edit] Styling
The Lybra was styled in Centro Stile Lancia[4], contrary to earlier Lancia models, which were commissioned from external design studios. Its styling is a clear departure from "rectangular" shapes prevalent in 1980s and 1990s Lancias, using heritage-inspired round headlights and other styling touches inspired by Lancias of the 1950s, like the Aurelia and Appia.
On the other hand, it wasn't as edgy as the Lancia Thesis and later models, and still carried many references to 1990s Lancias, such as the shape of the grille, or the treatment of the upper body section of the wagon (reminiscent of that of the Lancia Kappa SW). Interestingly, the Lybra's very distinctive taillaights were borrowed for the 2001's facelift given to the Fiat Marea sedan for the Latin American markets.[6] [7]
[edit] Engines [2][3]
Lancia Lybra is a front-wheel drive car with transversely-mounted engines. The Lybra is available with a 5-speed manual, and the 2.0 L had an option of a 4-speed automatic transmission, called the Comfortronic by Lancia.
| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
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| 1.6 L 16v DOHC | 1596 cc | 103 PS (102 hp/76 kW) @ 5750 rpm | 145 N·m (107 ft·lbf) @ 4000 rpm | |
| 1.8 L 16v DOHC | 1747 cc | 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW) @ 6300 rpm | 156 N·m (115 ft·lbf) @ 3800 rpm | |
| 2.0 L 20v DOHC | 1998 cc | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) @ 6500 rpm | 181 N·m (133 ft·lbf) @ 3750 rpm | |
| 1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD | 1910 cc | 105 PS (104 hp/77 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 255 N·m (188 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | |
| 1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD | 1910 cc | 110 PS (108 hp/81 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 191 N·m (141 ft·lbf) @ 5750 rpm | from 2001 |
| 1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD | 1910 cc | 115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 275 N·m (203 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | from 2002 |
| 2.4 L 20v SOHC JTD | 2387 cc | 136 PS (134 hp/100 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 304 N·m (224 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | |
| 2.4 L 20v SOHC JTD | 2387 cc | 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 304 N·m (224 ft·lbf) @ 2000 rpm | from 2000 |
| 2.4 L 20v SOHC JTD | 2387 cc | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 308 N·m (227 ft·lbf) @ 1800 rpm | from 2002 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b 20.06.2005 As the final Lancia Lybra rolls out of the Mirafiori factory. italiaspeed.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Lancia Lybra official website - www.lancialybra.com
- ^ a b Lancia specifications at carfolio.com
- ^ a b c d e f CarsFromItaly.com Lancia pages accessed via the Wayback Machine
- ^ Lancia Lybra information from Automotive Intelligence
- ^ Comparativo Sedãs Médios. Revista Quatro Rodas (2005-02). Retrieved on 2006-08-03.
- ^ Comparativo Completo. Best Cars (2002-01-15). Retrieved on 2006-08-03.
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