Lancia Ypsilon

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Lancia Y/Ypsilon
Manufacturer Lancia
Parent company Fiat Group
Production 1996-present
Predecessor Lancia Y10
Class Supermini
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
Layout FF layout
Related Fiat Punto
Fiat Idea
Lancia Musa

The Lancia Y or later Lancia Ypsilon is a supermini produced by Italian automaker Lancia since 1996. It is the replacement of the Y10, although larger and more expensive.

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[edit] First generation "Y" (1996-2003)

Lancia Y
Lancia Y
Production 1996-2003
Wheelbase 2380 mm (93.7 in)
Length 3723 mm (146.6 in)
Width 1690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1435 mm (56.5 in)

The first Ypsilon was based on and shared its underpinnings with the first generation of the Fiat Punto. However, unlike its more pedestrian counterpart, the Ypsilon was available only with a three-door hatchback body. It was available only with petrol engines from 1.1 to 1.4 litres. The 1.4 top model was an old 12-valve unit, and was eventually replaced with a 16-valve 1.2-litre, smaller but more powerful, with 63 kW (86 PS). The first generation Y got mild facelift in October 2000.

[edit] Engines

  • 1.1 8v 55 PS (54 hp/40 kW)
  • 1.2 8v 60 PS (59 hp/44 kW)
  • 1.2 16v 86 PS (85 hp/63 kW)
  • 1.4 12v 82 PS (81 hp/60 kW)

[edit] Second generation "Ypsilon" (2003-present)

Lancia Ypsilon
Lancia Ypsilon
Production 2003-present
Assembly Termini Imerese (Palermo), Italy
Wheelbase 2388 mm (94 in)
Length 3778 mm (148.7 in)
Width 1704 mm (67.1 in)
Height 1530 mm (60.2 in)

An all-new version was launched in 2003, still only with a three-door body, and now based on the second Fiat Punto. The Ypsilon is Lancia's best-selling model, in spite of the fact Fiat Auto is trying to market the Lancia brand as luxury. The engine range goes from 1.2 to 1.4-litre petrols alongside the 1.3 MultiJet Diesel, with power going from 44 kW (60 PS) to 70 kW (95 PS). The second generation has increased interior room and more equipment, including standard ABS, air conditioning and optional CD player, cruise control, alloy wheels and a sequential manual gearbox. A five-door mini MPV version of the Ypsilon is sold as the Musa.

[edit] Facelift

In October 2006, the Ypsilon was facelifted with slightly modified bumpers, lights and interiors. It also features new body colours and innovative equipment, such as the Blue&Me (Bluetooth connection and USB port).

[edit] Engines

[edit] Petrol

  • 1.2 8V 60 PS (59 hp/44 kW)
  • 1.2 16V 80 PS (79 hp/59 kW) (1st series)
  • 1.4 8V 77 PS (76 hp/57 kW) (2nd series)
  • 1.4 16V 95 PS (94 hp/70 kW)

[edit] Diesel

  • 1.3 16V Multijet (69 PS (68 hp/51 kW) 1st series,
  • 1.3 16V Multijet 75 PS (74 hp/55 kW) - 90 PS (89 hp/66 kW) 2nd series, 105 PS (104 hp/77 kW) MomoDesign

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