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Lancia Musa facelift 2007 1.4 (77 Hp)
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Lancia Musa:
The Lancia Musa is a five-passenger compact MPV manufactured by Fiat, and marketed by the company's Lancia subdivision for model years 2004 through to 2012. A front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door design and a modified variant of the Fiat Idea, the Musa also employs the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second generation Fiat Punto. Total Musa production was about 237,500.
The Musa design, an adaption of the Fiat Idea by Fabrizio Giugiaro, was initially supervised by Flavio Manzoni and subsequently Marco Tencone. It debuted at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show and deliveries began in Europe in October of the same year. The Musa's front and rear-end styling bears resemblance to the technically related Lancia Ypsilon, with which it shares headlights. As a compact MPV , the Musa is considered to form part of the B-segment of the European car market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2007 Overview:
Lancia Musa (facelift 2007). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1155 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.5 s). The top speed reaches 163 km/h. A multi-purpose vehicle designed to transport passengers with ample interior space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.4 (77 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Basic petrol performance, suitable for city driving and short trips where high speeds are not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy for an entry-level petrol engine, though less efficient than the diesel variants.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish Italian design for a compact MPV
- • Excellent fuel economy from Multijet diesel engines
- • Practical and versatile interior with good space
- • Compact dimensions make it easy to maneuver in urban areas
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
Cons:
- • Limited performance on lower-powered petrol and diesel variants
- • Automatic gearbox (Dualogic) can be somewhat jerky
- • No direct Euro NCAP safety rating available
- • Interior plastics might feel dated compared to some rivals
- • Lancia brand less recognized outside Italy, potentially impacting resale
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Musa: 2004 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Musa |
| Generation: | facelift 2007 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (77 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | MPV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 77 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l [50mm more] |
| Torque: | 115 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 350 A1.000 More details about the engine 350 A1.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 1368 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 163 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15 kg/Hp, 66.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 99.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1155 |
| Max. weight: | 1655 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1488 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 390 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1000 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 400 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4035 mm mm [50mm more] |
| Width: | 1698 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1660 mm mm [28mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2508 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1444 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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