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Lancia Kappa 838 2.0 20V (155 Hp)
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Lancia Kappa:
The Lancia Kappa or Lancia k is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Italian automaker Lancia from August 1994 to July 2000. It seats five passengers and shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo 166. The Kappa was produced with saloon, estate, and coupé body styles. It was only built with left-hand drive and has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
After its debut at the 1994 Paris Auto Show, production reached 117,216 units, over six years. The Kappa was manufactured at the Fiat factory in Tetti Francesi, Rivalta di Torino and was designed by the Centro Stile Lancia in collaboration with the I. DE. A Institute....(Read more on Wikipedia)
838 Overview:
Lancia Kappa (838). With 186 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1440 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.2 s). The top speed reaches 212 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lancia Kappa (838) was produced before Euro NCAP testing became widespread, and as such, it was not officially tested. Safety features for its era included ABS and airbags, typical for a premium executive sedan.
2.0 20V (155 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
With a manual gearbox, this engine offers a good balance of power and responsiveness, significantly outperforming its automatic counterpart.
Fuel Economy
Expected to offer better fuel economy than the automatic version, making it a more efficient choice for a petrol engine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refined interior.
- • Distinctive and elegant Italian styling.
- • Wide range of powerful and characterful engines, including a potent turbo.
- • Spacious cabin and large trunk capacity.
- • Good value on the used market.
Cons:
- • Reliability can be a concern, particularly with electrics and some engine components.
- • Limited parts availability and specialist maintenance required.
- • Resale value is generally low.
- • Automatic transmissions can feel dated and sluggish.
- • Not officially Euro NCAP tested, safety features are of its era.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(838: August, 1994 - June, 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Kappa |
| Generation: | 838 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 20V (155 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 1996 |
| End of production: | July, 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 155 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 77.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 186 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 838 A6.000 More details about the engine 838 A6.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75.65 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.3 kg/Hp, 107.6 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 8.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 |
| Max. weight: | 1990 |
| Max load: | 550 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 526 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4687 mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1826 mm [4mm more] |
| Height: | 1462 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1547 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1535 mm |
| 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 | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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