Lancia Prisma
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The Lancia Prisma was a midsize car built by Lancia
in the 1980s. It was basically a sedan version of the Lancia Delta
, and like its smaller hatchback "brother", shared its chassis and engines with the Fiat Ritmo
and Regata
. Unlike the Delta, though, the Prisma never had a career in motorsport
s, the most powerful version using the Fiat DOHC engine in 2.0 L guise, mated to Lancia's Integrale four wheel drive
transmission, for a maximum of 115 PS (83 kW), about half of the Delta Integrale.
On Fiat engines Lancia make their own aluminium heads and fuel injection systems.(only some parts of Fiat can be used for restoration of Lancia i.e. engines)
Lancia
Lancia Automobiles S.p.A. is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. The company has a long history of producing distinctive cars and also has a strong rally heritage. Some modern Lancias are seen as presenting a more...
in the 1980s. It was basically a sedan version of the Lancia Delta
Lancia Delta
The Lancia Delta is a small family car produced by Italian automaker Lancia with the first generation being produced between 1979 and 1994, the second generation running from 1993 until 1999, and the third generation Delta entering production in 2008. It was first shown inFrankfurt Motor Show in 1979...
, and like its smaller hatchback "brother", shared its chassis and engines with the Fiat Ritmo
Fiat Ritmo
The Fiat Ritmo is an automobile from the Italian manufacturer Fiat, launched in 1978. Styled by Bertone of Italy, it was seen by some as the most distinctive looking small family car in Europe on its launch in 1978 Turin Motorshow. It was badged in Great Britain and North America as the Fiat Strada...
and Regata
Fiat Regata
The Fiat Regata is the saloon version of the Fiat Ritmo small family car, produced by Italian automaker Fiat. It was produced from 1983 to 1990, corresponding to the post-facelift Ritmo. The Regata had a choice of three gasoline and two diesel engines...
. Unlike the Delta, though, the Prisma never had a career in motorsport
Motorsport
Motorsport or motorsports is the group of sports which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles, whether for racing or non-racing competition...
s, the most powerful version using the Fiat DOHC engine in 2.0 L guise, mated to Lancia's Integrale four wheel drive
Four Wheel Drive
The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, more often known as Four Wheel Drive or just FWD, was founded in 1909 in Clintonville, Wisconsin, as the Badger Four-Wheel Drive Auto Company by Otto Zachow and William Besserdich.-History:...
transmission, for a maximum of 115 PS (83 kW), about half of the Delta Integrale.
Engines
| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 SOHC 8V | 1301 cc | 78 PS @ 5800 rpm | 105 newton metre @ 3400 rpm |
| 75 PS @ 5800 rpm | 104 newton metre @ 3400 rpm | ||
| 1.5 SOHC 8V | 1498 cc | 80 PS @ 5600 rpm | 123 newton metre @ 3200 rpm |
| 75 PS @ 5600 rpm | 118 newton metre @ 3000 rpm | ||
| 1.6 DOHC 8V | 1585 cc | 105 PS @ 6100 rpm | 135 newton metre @ 3300 rpm |
| 1.6 DOHC 8V | 1585 cc | 99 PS @ 5900 rpm | 127 newton metre @ 4000 rpm |
| 1.6 DOHC 8V i.e. | 1585 cc | 90 PS @ 6250 rpm | 124 newton metre @ 4250 rpm |
| 1.6 DOHC 8V i.e. | 1585 cc | 109 PS @ 5900 rpm | 135 newton metre @ 3500 rpm |
| 2.0 DOHC 8V | 1995 cc | 116 PS @ 5400 rpm | 163 newton metre @ 3250 rpm |
| 1.9 Diesel SOHC 8V | 1929 cc | 65 PS @ 4600 rpm | 119 newton metre @ 2000 rpm |
| 1.9 Turbodiesel SOHC 8V | 1929 cc | 80 PS @ 4200 rpm | 172 newton metre @ 2400 rpm |
On Fiat engines Lancia make their own aluminium heads and fuel injection systems.(only some parts of Fiat can be used for restoration of Lancia i.e. engines)