Y10 Martini: The Y10 Martini a few months following the first edition of Fila, and arrives in dealerships in June 1987.

A few months later, in March 1990, debuted the range of Y10 catalyzed: For each version there is a corresponding catalyzed, with the exception of Fire carburettor, which remains firmly in the top of the preferences of the public, for its award-winning its economy.

Twenty years later, special versions related to a brand, not necessarily in the automotive field, are visible to all and are now part, on a permanent basis, the vast majority of lists: in those years a new concept even diffuse Y10 in order to offer the car: a real object " trendy " to limit the " snob ", linked to the lifestyle of the period, to be shown as a real " status symbol " or as an object belonging to a group.

Renovated in content and become one of the most popular towns, the Y10 is experiencing a real moment of glory and in the years 1991 / 92 its range has been enhanced with new exclusive versions.

Y10 Mia: Before the special series of " new course " to face the judgment of the public in July 1991, is the Y10 Mia.

The Lăstun was a low-cost Romanian car for urban transport built between 1988 and 1991, featuring a two cylinder air-cooled engine of 499 cc, producing 22. 5 hp, fuel consumption of, a maximum speed and fiberglass bodywork similar to the Lancia Y10.

The Autobianchi Y10 is a ' designer ' city car and economy car manufactured from 1985 to 1995 and marketed under the Lancia brand in most export markets ( as Lancia Y10 ).

The Y10 is offered only with the three-door body, rather large, making it easy to access by car even for rear passengers.

Because Y10 is innovative car that offers exceptional performance and a series of new solutions in its class.

Y10 Fire: The new entry-level version, the Fire, is now standard equipment in most meager, however, to which corresponds a lower price, estimated at one million lire ; outside this version is recognizable by the front grill looks very poor, with i. e. a frame in matt black and black grille ( in contrast to Fire ' 85 that had a polished stainless steel frame and a grid, the same for all versions, with baffature silver ), the taillights simplified and asymmetrical, with a only reversing light to the right and only one headlight on the left rear fog light.

Y10 Fire LX: Between the Fire and the Touring is now brought a new version, the Fire LX.

It is interesting to see how, with a range of versions available in the catalog and the possibility of almost infinite customization possible, the Y10 go looking for customers as diverse and varied as possible.

It now counts the expected success, but otherwise makes itself heard at events so far unusual in the automotive world: the presentation of the " special series " particularly enhanced and exclusive versions, with features and details in their own right, that is not available on cars common, once again to emphasize the variety of users Y10.

Y10 Fila: The first special version to debut in February 1987, is the Y10 Fila, a model aimed primarily at young and dynamic company Biella signed homonym of sports and leisure.

Mechanically derived from Y10 Fire ( range 1986 ), which retains the standard accessories, it is very easy to recognize because they are fully painted in white: not only the body but also the tailgate, bumpers, grille front and wheel trims.

Y10 Missoni: With the arrival of autumn, in October 1987, comes the Y10 Missoni, derived from the Fire LX and signed by the famous fashion designer Ottavio Missoni ( which will appear in a television spot next to his creation ), he has chosen for a body exclusive and unique Memphis Blue metallic ( black door ), with matching interior fabrics, made ​​ of hazelnut Alcantara dashboard and door panels, seats while adopting a fabric " Missonato " velvet stripes, the carpet is coordinated with the exterior color, and to make recognizable this version, in the final part of the side, halfway between the rib and the rear window, is applied an adhesive of the mark Missoni.

This engine is now replaced by the Fire of 1108 cm ³, which debuted in 1988 with the launch of the Fiat Tipo and that, in the case of Y10, is equipped with electronic fuel injection Single Point ; characterized by a maximum power of 56 hp at 5500 revolutions / minute and a maximum torque of 88 Nm @ 3000 rpm / min, i. e. mans unpublished Fire LX, which reaches 156 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 13. 9 seconds.

Y10 GT i. e.: If the disappearance of the engine 1050 turbo, for reasons of approval pollution in some European countries ( Switzerland, Austria and Germany ) has caused many regrets, the new naturally aspirated engine of 1301 cc, fuel injected electronic Multi Point, Brazilian production and derived from previous 1050, is worthy substitute, and is able to pull a maximum power of 78 HP at 5750 rpm / minute and a maximum torque of 100 Nm @ 3250 rpm / minute.

Y10 Fire LX i. e. ( and Selectronic version ): The new Y10 Fire LX i. e. is recognized externally for the lower bumper painted in body color, the adhesive strip, with the mark of identification, which runs through the lower edge of the side and the chrome tailpipe, internally, cloth seats, or on request, upholstery in Alcantara.

Thus was born " The city of the future " and, thanks to " Donna Robot " ( Woman Robot ) that acts as godmother moving with sinuous feminine, the car becomes unmistakable Y10 characterized by its modernity.

In February 1989, the Autobianchi Y10 presents the second series, characterized by slight but significant aesthetic touches and the interior, and affected by important changes in engines: As a result, the new range was born: " The privilege to evolve, remaining self-same " as he plays his TV advertising launch.

Lancia Y10 Fire LX i. e.

Y10 4WD i. e.: The 4WD, all wheel drive can be inserted, changed its name and becoming 4WD i. e. engine changes and, from 1000 to the Fire 1100 Fire electronic ignition Single Point of LX i. e. With the new engine, the 4WD Reaches 151 km / h and Accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 15 seconds.

The Y10 Mia special series differs from its predecessors as it introduces a new concept to choose and live the " special series ": that is, it is no longer an exclusive version, with color and unique stand, but a true model in its own right, with the possibility for users to choose not only possible option, but also for the opportunity to choose between three different colors metallescent ( a type of exclusive metallic paint with pigments fotocangianti ) body, elegant and dark, Madras as blue, green or black mica Derby, for the ability to customize the color scheme for the dashboard, door panels and upholstery with a choice of different shades of Alcantara ( ice, camel beige, turquoise and red carmine ) to combine with please the exterior color, i. e. without predefined patterns, and finally the possibility to choose between the two engines available, and that is with 1. 0 Fire engine with a carburetor, and Fire 1. 1 " Europa " cured.

After over 1, 250, 000 of those small cars were built, they were finally replaced in 1986 by a new model, the Autobianchi Y10, based mechanically on the Fiat Panda.

The Desio plant was finally closed in 1992 and with the Y10 being replaced by the Lancia Ypsilon ( branded as Lancia in all markets including Italy ), the Autobianchi brand disappeared altogether in 1996.

The Cinquecento was available in one body style only, a small, angular 3-door hatchback, with a favorable drag coefficient of only 0. 33 that bore similarities to the Lancia Y10.

The Y10 featured a rear beam suspension design ( called Omega ) that was subsequently fitted to the facelifted Fiat Panda.

Despite its short length, the Y10 boasted a drag coefficient of just 0. 31.

The Autobianchi Y10 made his official debut at the Geneva Show in March 1985 designed to replace the fifteen-year-old A112.

The A112 remained on sale, alongside the Y10, almost to the end of 1986.

The Y10 was sold under the Autobianchi marque in Italy, France and Japan, and in most other market was sold under the Lancia marque.

The definition of the project Y10 took more than 3 years of study.

The attention and interest shown by the international public at the Geneva Motor Show, Fiat-Lancia Group to give hope that the new Y10 meet the public's taste, but sales of the first month struggle to take off.

The real cold shower, which curbs the enthusiasm of the first potential customer lists are Y10, judged too high, evidently people willing to spend more for a little economy car ' most wanted in 1985 are still few.

In 1985 Autobianchi-Lancia assembled 63. 495 Y10.

Y10 Fire: Equipped with the new four-cylinder Fire ( Fully Integrated Robotized Engine ), with displacement of 999 cc and maximum power of 45 hp at 5000 rpm / minute, a very flexible engine, low noise, low-power, allowing it to exceed 145 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 16 seconds.

Y10 Touring: Driven by a motor of 1049 cc, with a maximum power of 56 hp at 5, 850 r / min and maximum torque of 81. 4 N m at 3, 000 r / min, developed from four-cylinder SOHC, produced in Brazil, that equipped the Fiat 127.

Y10 Turbo: Touring has the same engine, but equipped with IHI turbocharger with intercooler, with a maximum power of 85 hp at 5, 750 r / min and maximum torque of 122. 6 Nm at 2, 750 revs / minute.

All Y10 now have the required height adjustable steering wheel.

At the end of 1986 debuts the 4WD version and the total production in 1986 was of 80. 403 Y10.