Lancia 2000
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The Lancia 2000 is a car produced by Lancia between 1971 and 1975. Designed by the Lancia engineers prior to the acquisition of the Fiat
, the 2000 was, in both the sedan
and coupe
, an evolution of the now outdated Lancia Flavia
.
The most important changes were made to the front (where they were reinterpreted in the seventies classic Lancia stylistic elements), tail (simple and squared) and interior (richly decorated and equipped). The mechanics remained that note, fine originally but now dated, the Flavia, characterized by front-wheel drive, the boxer engine, independent wheel (behind the bridge was hard), the engine-gearbox-mounted front suspension of a subframe and 4 disc brakes with Brake Assist and split circuit Superduplex.
In 2000 was used the Lancia 1991 cc 4-cylinder boxer
, available with either a carburetor power (115 PS) and injection (126 PS). The latter abandoned the gruff Kugelfisher mechanical system in favor of a more reliable Bosch
D-type electronic. The change (produced by ZF
) was 4-speed manual for the 2000 with carburetor and manual 5-speed for 2000 ie. Given the role of flagship that, after the release of the prestigious list Flaminia
, Lancia 2000 was going to play in the list, were provided high quality finishes (fine wood for the dashboard, velvet or leather on request, for the seats ) and equipment (standard or optional) of the first order: hydraulic power steering (manufactured by ZF), air conditioning, electric windows, sun blinds.
Because of high production costs, the Fiat was not in favor of the model into production (ready in 1969) and long demurred. The production, in the absence of other new Lancia, was then launched in 1971. The 2000, considered by fans of the brand, "the last real Lancia", due to the high build quality that the later models (Beta and Gamma) does it will be nearly even, was produced until 1974 in only 14319 copies.
). The cosmetic changes were minimal, however: new grille matte black (instead of chrome), new profile perimeter rubber bumper and re-brand "Lancia" front). The interior did not undergo significant changes, except for a general improvement of the standard equipment of (similar to the sedan) and finishes. Even the engines (as the entire mechanical) were taken from the 2000 sedan and gave birth to 2 versions: the 2000 Coupe, with power carburettor (115 HP) and 2000 s Coupe HF, with fuel injection (126 HP). The HF was recognizable by the side adhesive strip and alloy wheels. All had a 5-speed manual transmission. Were produced and 1399 Lancia 2000 Coupé and 1229 Lancia 2000 i.e. Coupé HF.
and Alfa Romeo
in the same period.
This improvement, however, was never publicized by Lancia, because the marketing was concerned that the customer would escape, in particular to whom they turned the Flavia and 2000, would not appreciate when an advertising campaign and emphasize the power and performance rather than quality, technique and riding comfort, the qualities that were sought primarily in this car, because it was precisely these peculiarities of its best qualities, so it can be still used with ease and comfort of much more modern car, as a few cars of its era.
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
, the 2000 was, in both the sedan
Sedan
A sedan or saloon car is a passenger car in a three-box configuration with A, B & C-pillars and principal volumes articulated in separate compartments for engine, passenger and cargo...
and coupe
Coupé
A coupé or coupe is a closed car body style , the precise definition of which varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, and over time...
, an evolution of the now outdated Lancia Flavia
Lancia Flavia
The Lancia Flavia is a medium sized luxury saloon, launched with a 1500 cc engine at the 1960 Turin Motor Show by Lancia and introduced in major European markets during the next twelve months. Coupe and cabriolet versions developed by Pininfarina quickly followed, together with one or two low...
.
The 2000 sedan
The 2000 sedan kept the central part of the body (roof, doors, interior) and the entire machine (except for some improvements to the engine injection) Flavia II of the series.The most important changes were made to the front (where they were reinterpreted in the seventies classic Lancia stylistic elements), tail (simple and squared) and interior (richly decorated and equipped). The mechanics remained that note, fine originally but now dated, the Flavia, characterized by front-wheel drive, the boxer engine, independent wheel (behind the bridge was hard), the engine-gearbox-mounted front suspension of a subframe and 4 disc brakes with Brake Assist and split circuit Superduplex.
In 2000 was used the Lancia 1991 cc 4-cylinder boxer
Lancia Flat-4 engine
Lancia, known for their advanced engineering, surprised the auto world by designing a new aluminum flat-4 engine for their 1961 Flavia. Though it was a pushrod engine, it was advanced for the time. The pushrod version of the Lancia boxer was only ever used in the Flavia...
, available with either a carburetor power (115 PS) and injection (126 PS). The latter abandoned the gruff Kugelfisher mechanical system in favor of a more reliable Bosch
Robert Bosch GmbH
Robert Bosch GmbH is a multinational engineering and electronics company headquartered in Gerlingen, near Stuttgart, Germany. It is the world's largest supplier of automotive components...
D-type electronic. The change (produced by ZF
ZF Friedrichshafen
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, also known as ZF Group, and commonly abbreviated to ZF, is a German public company headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg....
) was 4-speed manual for the 2000 with carburetor and manual 5-speed for 2000 ie. Given the role of flagship that, after the release of the prestigious list Flaminia
Lancia Flaminia
The Lancia Flaminia is a luxury car from the Italian automaker, Lancia, built from 1957 to 1970. It was Lancia's flagship model at that time, replacing the Aurelia. It was available throughout its lifetime as saloon, coupé and cabriolet. The Flaminia coupé and cabriolet were coachbuilt cars with...
, Lancia 2000 was going to play in the list, were provided high quality finishes (fine wood for the dashboard, velvet or leather on request, for the seats ) and equipment (standard or optional) of the first order: hydraulic power steering (manufactured by ZF), air conditioning, electric windows, sun blinds.
Because of high production costs, the Fiat was not in favor of the model into production (ready in 1969) and long demurred. The production, in the absence of other new Lancia, was then launched in 1971. The 2000, considered by fans of the brand, "the last real Lancia", due to the high build quality that the later models (Beta and Gamma) does it will be nearly even, was produced until 1974 in only 14319 copies.
The 2000 coupé
The coupe was an evolution of the previous Flavia Coupe Series II (whose design was the work of PininfarinaPininfarina
Pininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder in Cambiano, Italy.Founded as Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930 by automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina, Pininfarina has been employed by a wide variety of high-end automobile manufacturers,...
). The cosmetic changes were minimal, however: new grille matte black (instead of chrome), new profile perimeter rubber bumper and re-brand "Lancia" front). The interior did not undergo significant changes, except for a general improvement of the standard equipment of (similar to the sedan) and finishes. Even the engines (as the entire mechanical) were taken from the 2000 sedan and gave birth to 2 versions: the 2000 Coupe, with power carburettor (115 HP) and 2000 s Coupe HF, with fuel injection (126 HP). The HF was recognizable by the side adhesive strip and alloy wheels. All had a 5-speed manual transmission. Were produced and 1399 Lancia 2000 Coupé and 1229 Lancia 2000 i.e. Coupé HF.
Engine
An interesting little known is that hundreds of the latest products with electronic fuel injection engines and mounted on sedans and coupes were subjected to a technical review of the Bosch electronics specifically for the boxer which improved Lancia´s maximum power to 130 PS, same amount as BMWBMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
and Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of cars. Founded as A.L.F.A. on June 24, 1910, in Milan, the company has been involved in car racing since 1911, and has a reputation for building expensive sports cars...
in the same period.
This improvement, however, was never publicized by Lancia, because the marketing was concerned that the customer would escape, in particular to whom they turned the Flavia and 2000, would not appreciate when an advertising campaign and emphasize the power and performance rather than quality, technique and riding comfort, the qualities that were sought primarily in this car, because it was precisely these peculiarities of its best qualities, so it can be still used with ease and comfort of much more modern car, as a few cars of its era.
| Model | Years | Engine | Displacement | Power | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1969-74 | Lancia Lancia Flat-4 engine Lancia, known for their advanced engineering, surprised the auto world by designing a new aluminum flat-4 engine for their 1961 Flavia. Though it was a pushrod engine, it was advanced for the time. The pushrod version of the Lancia boxer was only ever used in the Flavia... H4 Flat-4 A flat-4 or horizontally opposed-4 is a flat engine with four cylinders arranged horizontally in two banks of two cylinders on each side of a central crankcase... ohv |
1991 cc | 115 PS | single carburetor Carburetor A carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom.... |
| 2000 Iniezione | 1969-74 | Lancia Lancia Flat-4 engine Lancia, known for their advanced engineering, surprised the auto world by designing a new aluminum flat-4 engine for their 1961 Flavia. Though it was a pushrod engine, it was advanced for the time. The pushrod version of the Lancia boxer was only ever used in the Flavia... H4 Flat-4 A flat-4 or horizontally opposed-4 is a flat engine with four cylinders arranged horizontally in two banks of two cylinders on each side of a central crankcase... ohv |
1991 cc | 126 PS | fuel injection Fuel injection Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s.... |
Production
| Version | Years | Production |
| 2000 | 1971–1975 | 8844 |
| 2000 i.e. | 1972–1975 | 5475 |
| 2000 Coupé | 1971–1975 | 1399 |
| 2000 Coupé HF | 1971–1975 | 1229 |