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Lancia Lybra
Overview
ManufacturerLancia
Production1998—2005
AssemblyRivalta plant, Turin, Italy (1998-2002)
Comprensorio di Mirafiori, Turin, Italy (2002-2005)[1]
DesignerEnrico Fumia at Centro Stile Lancia[2]
Michael Vernon Robinson at Centro Stile Lancia (final design)
Flavio Manzoni (interiors)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door saloon
5-door estate
LayoutFF layout
PlatformType Two rev. 3[citation needed]
RelatedAlfa Romeo 156
Fiat Marea
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L Torque I4 petrol
1.8 L Pratola Serra B I4 petrol
2.0 L Pratola Serra C I5 petrol
2.4 L Pratola Serra C I5 petrol
1.9 L JTD I4 diesel
2.4 L JTD I5 diesel[3]
Transmission5-speed manual
4-speed automatic [3][4][5]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,593 mm (102.1 in)[3]
Length4,466 mm (175.8 in)[3]
Width1,743 mm (68.6 in)[3]
HeightSaloon: 1,462 mm (57.6 in)
Estate: 1,470 mm (58 in)[3]
Curb weight1,250 kg (2,760 lb)—1,420 kg (3,130 lb)[5]
Chronology
PredecessorLancia Dedra
SuccessorLancia Flavia

The Lancia Lybra (Type 839) was a compact executive car produced by Italian Fiat Auto's premium marque Lancia between 1998 and 2005. Based on Alfa Romeo 156 floorpan,[5] with different suspension setup it replaced the Dedra within Lancia's lineup, and was similarly as low-profile as its predecessor, rather than as popular as its Alfa sibling. Just like the Dedra, the Lybra was available as both a saloon and estate (billed SW by Lancia). Around 165,000 units were made.

Name

The model's name can be seen as a reference to the zodiac sign of Libra that was derived from the Latin word for balancing scale. It signalled an end of the previous Lancia naming theme involving the use of Greek letters as model names. The Lybra was built in the Rivalta plant near Turin until 2002[6] and after that in Mirafiori plant in Turin.[1]

Styling

Lancia Lybra sedan (Poland)
Lancia Lybra SW (Poland)

The Lybra was styled in Centro Stile Lancia,[5] contrary to earlier Lancia models, which were commissioned from external design studios. Its styling was a clear departure from "rectangular" shapes prevalent in 1980s and 1990s Lancias, using heritage-inspired round headlights and other styling touches inspired by Lancias of the 1950s, like the Aurelia and Appia. Initial models were carried out by Enrico Fumia in 1992 and by the time of His departure from Centro Stile Lancia the project was finished by Michael Robinson. Main changes included round headlights. Interiors were designed by Flavio Manzoni.

On the other hand, it wasn't as edgy as the Lancia Thesis and later models, and still carried many references to 1990s Lancias, such as the shape of the grille, or the treatment of the upper body section of the wagon (reminiscent of that of the Lancia Kappa SW). The Lybra's very distinctive taillights were given to the 2001's facelift Fiat Marea sedan for the Latin American markets.[7][8]

Trim levels

Standard trim levels included LS and LX. Starting in 2003 there was also Business and LS Plus in some markets, both had basic fabric seats. The last trim was called Emblema in the model year 2004, but presented for the first time in November 2002 at Bologna Motor Show. It was inspired by the classic famous Lancia Flaminia and came with tobacco brown leather interior (optional Alcantara), magnesium dashboard interior parts, exclusive 16 inch (10 spoke) alloy wheels, privacy glass and a gloss painted black roof.

Lancia Lybra Emblema 'Tabacco' interior

Special editions

Although there were no limited editions, there were at least two special editions. The first one was the Intensa Edition with characteristic darkened grille and dark grey pentagram-shaped alloys. Exterior palette available also with an exclusive dark grey colour 'Grigio Fontana'. Inside the Intensa featured a combination of black leather and dark grey alcantara seats and Bose sound system as standard. Second edition was an Executive Exclusive Edition featuring leather seats and rich equipment along with special 15-spoke alloy wheels. Both editions were available either as a berlina or station wagon with 2.0l gasoline or 1.9l or 2.4l diesel engines.

Lancia Lybra Intensa SW in 'Grigio Fontana'

Specifications [9]

The Lancia Lybra was a front-wheel drive car with transversely-mounted engines. The Lybra is available with a 5-speed manual, and the 2.0 L had an option of a 4-speed automatic transmission, called the Comfortronic by Lancia.[10] Lybra utilises MacPherson struts at the front and BLG ("Bracci Longitudinali Guidati", translating to "Guided Longitudinal Arms") multilink rear suspension. Estate versions were also available with Boge-Nivomat self-levelling hydropneumatic rear suspension.

Model Displacement Power Torque Top speed Acceleration* CO2 emissions** Kerb weight Year
1.6 L 16v DOHC 1596 cc 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) @ 5750 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm 185 km/h 11,3s/11,9s 199/203 1250kg/1290kg
1.6 L 16v DOHC 1596 cc 103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) @ 5750 rpm 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm 185 km/h 11,3s/11,9s 194/197 1250kg/1290kg from 2000
1.8 L 16v DOHC 1747 cc 131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp) @ 6300 rpm 164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) @ 3800 rpm 201 km/h 10,3s/10,7s 199/205 1300kg/1340kg Euro2
1.8 L 16v DOHC 1747 cc 130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) @ 6300 rpm 156 N⋅m (115 lb⋅ft) @ 3800 rpm 201 km/h 10,3s/10,7s 198/206 1300kg/1340kg from 2000
2.0 L 20v DOHC 1998 cc 154 PS (113 kW; 152 hp) @ 6500 rpm 186 N⋅m (137 lb⋅ft) @ 3750 rpm 210 km/h 9,6s/9,9s 236/238 1350kg/1390kg Euro2
2.0 L 20v DOHC 1998 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @ 6500 rpm 181 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) @ 3750 rpm 210 km/h 9,6s/9,9s 233/238 1350kg/1390kg from 2000
2.4 L 20v DOHC 2446 cc 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) @ 6000 rpm 226 N⋅m (167 lb⋅ft) @ 3500 rpm only Lybra Protecta
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD 1910 cc 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 4000 rpm 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm 185 km/h 11,3s/11,9s 154/159 1310kg/1350kg
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD 1910 cc 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) @ 4000 rpm 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm from 2000
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD 1910 cc 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4000 rpm 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm 190 km/h 10,8s/11,3s 157/162 1310kg/1350kg from 2001
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD 2387 cc 134 PS (99 kW; 132 hp) @ 4000 rpm 304 N⋅m (224 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm 200 km/h 9,9s/10,2s 179/182 1370kg/1410kg
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD 2387 cc 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) @ 4000 rpm 304 N⋅m (224 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm from 2000
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD 2387 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @ 4000 rpm 308 N⋅m (227 lb⋅ft) @ 1800 rpm 212 km/h 9,4s/9,6s 176/179 1370kg/1410kg from 2002

for Berlina/SW *to 100km/h **in g/km

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lancia Lybra.
Lybra Euro 3 fuel consumption
l/100km Body 1.6 16v 1.8 16v 2.0 20v 1.9 JTD 2.4 JTD
Urban
Extra-urban
Combined		 BN 11.2
6.4
8.2		 11.8
6.3
8.3		 13.8
7.5
9.8		 8.1
4.7
5.9		 8.9
5.3
6.6
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Extra-urban
Combined		 SW 11.4
6.5
8.3		 12.4
6.5
8.7		 14.0
7.7
10.0		 8.4
4.8
6.1		 9.1
5.4
6.8

References

  1. ^ a b "20.06.2005 As the final Lancia Lybra rolls out of the Mirafiori factory". italiaspeed.com. Retrieved 2007-08-04.
  2. ^ "Production cars". fumiadesign.com. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Lancia Lybra official website". www.lancialybra.com. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
  4. ^ "Lancia specifications at". Carfolio.com. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
  5. ^ a b c d CarsFromItaly.com Lancia pages accessed via the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "Lancia Lybra information from Automotive Intelligence". Autointell.com. Retrieved 2011-11-26.
  7. ^ "Comparativo Sedãs Médios". Revista Quatro Rodas. February 2005. Archived from the original on 2006-06-18. Retrieved 2006-08-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Comparativo Completo". Best Cars. 2002-01-15. Retrieved 2006-08-03.
  9. ^ "LANCIA LYBRA: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS". lanciapress.com. Retrieved 2016-12-22.
  10. ^ [http://aftersales.fiat.com/eLumData/IT/70/109_LYBRA/70_109_LYBRA_603.45.724_IT_04_10.04_L_LG/70_109_LYBRA_603.45.724_IT_04_10.04_L_LG.pdf Libretto uso e Manutenzione Lancia Lybra 2005 (PDF)
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