Heaven or Hell?
The following article reprinted with kind permission from Classics magazine - originally printed in September 1998 issue.
Heaven or Hell? Is the baby Lancia a future classic, destined for classic Heaven? Paul Guinness thinks so, but Ben Hardcastle isn't so sure.
Lancia Y10
| Model | FIRE |
|---|---|
| Engine | 999 cc in-line 4 |
| Power | 45 bhp at 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 59lb ft at 2750 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual, fwd |
| Brakes | Disc front, drum rear |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts and anti-roll bar, rear 'dead' axle and coil springs |
| Wheels | 4.5x13 steel |
| Tyres | 135/70 SR13 radial |
| Top speed | 94 mph |
| 0-60mph | 16.7 sec |
Production History
1985 Range of three Y10 models launched: Y10 FIRE, Y10 Touring and Y10 Turbo. Touring available with option pack.
1987 Limited edition Y10 Fila introduced. 400 built.
1989 Improved rear suspension and sound deadening for revised FIRE, LXie and GTie models
1990 Y10 Selectronic introduced, featuring CVT automatic transmission
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