Lancia Y10 GT in UK

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.

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by a maximum power of 56 hp at 5500 revolutions / minute and a maximum torque of 88 Nm @ 3000 rpm / min, i. e. mans unpublished Fire LX, which reaches 156 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 13. 9 seconds.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 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.

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.

Y10 Ego: Two months later, in September 1991, the Ego is born, i. e. LX version based on the Fire catalyzed, it is only available with Black Mica body color ( including the tailgate ), was completely covered in saddle leather " Poltrona Frau " hue " Bulgarian Red " ( as well as the dashboard, gear lever, door panels and steering wheel ), has no foam and upholstered front headrests and improved tires.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

The Y10 was taken, in the arrangement of the main mechanical parts, most cars of its era: front-wheel drive, front transverse engine, as regards the suspension has a MacPherson strut front and rear rigid axle " omega ".

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.

Given the limited success of this engine, after a short period of time ( 1 year or so ) was replaced by the first evolution with head multivalve of 1242 cc and multipoint injection, with the considerable power of 86 hp at 6000 rpm / min and max torque of 113 Nm at 4500 r / min, which debuted on this model ( as it was at that time in 1985 on the 999 8v Y10 ), still among the best engines of this displacement, power and performance.

This car was branded as Lancia from the beginning for most export markets ( except for France again, until 1989 ), thus becoming better known as the " Lancia Y10 ".

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.

In 1987 was assembled 109. 708 Y10 for a total of 254. 000 vehicles produced from 1985.

Made to celebrate the sporting association with Martini & Rossi, which for decades collecting the Lancia successes in the racing world with his incomparable Delta, the Y10 Martini comes from Turbo and available, even in this case, in white only, also used for wheel covers ( available as an optional alloy wheels ) while the bumpers are those, wrap around and lowered, the Turbo, unpainted.

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.

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.

The AD van remained basically unchanged, except for minor cosmetic changes until the second generation was introduced in 1990 with the Y10 series.

It was introduced in 1969, as a replacement for the Bianchina and Primula, and was built until 1986, when it made way for the more modern Autobianchi Y10 ( branded in most export markets as the Lancia Y10 ).

The Y10 4WD has a top speed of 145 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 17. 4 seconds.

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 Avenue: In early 1992, on the success of the special version of " Mia ", makes its way into dealerships Y10 Avenue, a true " swan song " of Y10, and moved from the Fire 1100 " Europe " of 50 HP, is characterized by four unknown body colors ( three and a metallic and metallic ), has tailgate, color co-ordinate the body " tone on tone " and Alcantara interiors in a specific design, with padded headrests and front piping sizes matched to body color.