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Lancia Ypsilon 843 1.2 i 16V (80 Hp)
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Lancia Ypsilon:
The Lancia Ypsilon is a supermini car manufactured and marketed by Lancia, currently in its fourth generation and as of 2024, the marque's only model. The Ypsilon was released in 1995, as a larger and more expensive replacement to the Y10. Between 1995 and 2005, Lancia produced more than 870,000 Ypsilons in the Melfi plant in the Potenza region.
The third generation Ypsilon, sharing its platform with the Fiat 500, was marketed also as the Chrysler Ypsilon in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Japan. Fiat Group discontinued the Chrysler variant in 2015, having marketed 2,000 units in 2014. It is also no longer sold in Japan, with the discontinuation of both the Lancia Voyager and Lancia Thema branding on Chrysler-built vehicles in 2015....(Read more on Wikipedia)
843 Overview:
Lancia Ypsilon (843). With 114 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.7 l/100km). Weighing only 975 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.2 s). The top speed reaches 165 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lancia Ypsilon 843 generation was not officially tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features typically included ABS and multiple airbags, common for its era.
1.2 i 16V (80 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A competent and smooth engine, offering sufficient power for city driving and acceptable highway cruising.
Fuel Economy
Good fuel economy for a petrol engine, especially in urban environments, though slightly less efficient than the diesel.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and distinctive design
- • Comfortable ride for a supermini
- • Premium interior feel for its class
- • Economical Multijet diesel option
- • Compact and agile for city driving
Cons:
- • Limited rear passenger space
- • Small boot capacity
- • Some engines lack highway power
- • Not officially Euro NCAP tested (843 gen)
- • Can suffer from electrical gremlins
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Y (840): 2000 - 2003).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Ypsilon |
| Generation: | 843 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.2 i 16V (80 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2003 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 80 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 114 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 188 A5.000 [Same engine] More details about the engine 188 A5.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 1242 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.8 l |
| Coolant: | 4.8 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 70.8 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 165 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.2 kg/Hp, 82.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 116.9 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 975 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 215 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3778 mm mm [53mm more] |
| Width: | 1705 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1530 mm mm [95mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2388 mm mm [8mm more] |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 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 | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion |
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