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Lancia Kappa Coupe (838) 2.0 20V (155 Hp)
Overall Rating
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)
Coupe (838) Overview:
Lancia Kappa (Coupe (838)). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0 20V (155 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers sufficient power for daily driving and comfortable cruising, but lacks the sporty edge expected from a coupe.
Fuel Economy
Moderate fuel consumption, better than the turbo or V6 options, but still typical for a petrol engine of its size from the 90s.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive and elegant Italian styling
- • Comfortable and well-appointed interior
- • Strong performance from turbo engines
- • Smooth ride quality, ideal for grand touring
- • Rarity makes it a unique classic
Cons:
- • Potential reliability concerns common to Italian cars of the era
- • Parts availability can be challenging
- • High fuel consumption, especially with larger engines
- • Front-wheel-drive handling limits ultimate sportiness
- • Resale value can be volatile due to niche appeal
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(838: 1994 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Kappa |
| Generation: | Coupe (838) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 20V (155 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1996 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 155 Hp Same horsepower |
| Engine Model/Code: | 838 A6.000 More details about the engine 838 A6.000 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.3 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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