Lancia 2000

Lancia 2000
Lancia 2000 sedan
Overview
Manufacturer	Lancia
Production	1971–1975
Designer	Pietro Castegnero (Berlina)[1] Pininfarina (Coupé)
Body and chassis
Class	Midsize car
Body style	4-door sedan 2-door coupé
Layout	FF layout
Related	Lancia Flavia
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L (1991 cc) Lancia H4 115-126 PS
Dimensions
Length	4,620 mm (181.9 in) coupé: 4,555 mm (179.3 in)
Width	1,610 mm (63.4 in) coupé: 1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Height	1,440 mm (56.7 in) coupé: 1,340 mm (52.8 in)
Curb weight	1,230 kg (2,712 lb) coupé: 1,150 kg (2,535 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lancia Flavia
Successor	Lancia Gamma

Lancia 2000 Coupé HF

The Lancia 2000 (Tipo 820) is a series of automobiles produced by Lancia between 1971 and 1975. Designed by Lancia engineers prior to the marque's acquisition by Fiat the 2000 was, in both the sedan and coupe, a direct evolution of the then-outdated Lancia Flavia.

The 2000 sedan

The 2000 sedan kept the central part of the body (roof, doors, interior) and the entire drivetrain (except for some improvements to the fuel injection) of its predecessor, the second series of the Flavia.

1972 Lancia 2000 i.e.

The most important changes were made to the front and rear of the body where the designers reinterpreted the styling in a more modern idiom. In particular, the tail was squared and simplified, and the nose lost its separate air intake and headlamp nacelles. The mechanics retained most of the Flavia's specifications including the front-wheel drive, boxer engine, independent suspension and disc brakes all around, with vacuum-assist and split-circuits (called "Superduplex" by Lancia).

The 2000 used the 1991 cc 4-cylinder boxer engine, available in either carbureted form (115 hp) or with fuel-injection (126 hp). The latter abandoned the previously used Kugelfisher mechanical system in favor of a more reliable Bosch D-type electronic system. The transmission (produced by ZF) was a 4-speed manual-type for the 2000 equipped with a carburetor, and a manual 5-speed for the fuel-injected 2000. Since the 2000 was given a flagship role for Lancia (following in the footsteps of the prestigious Flaminia), the 2000 was given a high standard of finishes (fine wood for the dashboard and velvet or leather upholstery) and standard or optional equipment including hydraulically operated power steering (also manufactured by ZF), air conditioning, electric windows and sun blinds.

Because of the 2000s high production costs, Fiat was not in favor of putting the model into production, despite it being ready for production in 1969, which delayed its launch. But in the absence of any other new Lancia flagship models being ready, the 2000 was nonetheless launched in 1971. The 2000 was considered by many fans of the marque to be "the last real Lancia" due to the high build quality that the later models (Beta and Gamma) lacked. It was produced until 1974 with a total of 14,319 examples being made.

The 2000 & 2000HF coupé

The Lancia 2000 & 2000HF coupé were an evolution of the Series II Flavia Coupe whose shape was penned by Pininfarina.^[2] The cosmetic changes to the 2000 Coupé were largely confined to a new grille (matte black instead of chrome) with headlamps incorporated into the now wider intake, new bumpers (with rubber strips on the HF), and the tail was shorn of its vestigial tailfins, with a raised and squared decklid.

The interior did not undergo significant changes, merely refinement of the previous design. The powerplant was adopted from the 2000 sedan and available in two states of tune: the carburated 2000 Coupe and the fuel-injected Lancia 2000HF. The HF was recognizable by the body-side rub-strip, and magnesium alloy wheels by Chromadora. Both versions had a 5-speed manual transmission with a dog-leg gearbox arrangement.

Engine

The Bosch electronics that were developed specifically for the 2000s boxer engine raised its maximum power to 124 hp, the same as contemporary BMW and Alfa Romeo cars. This improvement, however, was never publicized by Lancia because the marketing department believed that their targeted customers would less favorably respond to a campaign that emphasized power and performance rather than quality, technical sophistication and riding comfort.

Production

References

External links

• Lancisti.net - An Information Exchange and Support Community for Lancia Owners and Enthusiasts
• Lancia Motor Club (UK)