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Lancia Gamma Coupe 2500 (140 Hp)
Overall Rating
Lancia Gamma:
The Lancia Gamma , stylised Lancia γ, is an executive car manufactured and marketed by the Lancia subdivision of Fiat. Following its debut at the 1976 Geneva Motor Show as Lancia's new flagship, the Gamma was marketed as a 4-door fastback saloon known as the Berlina and as a 2-door coupé , both designed by Pininfarina – with 15,272 and 6,790 manufactured, respectively. The Gamma superseded the Lancia 2000. The Gamma nameplate will be revived as a rebadged Peugeot 3008 in 2026....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe Overview:
Lancia Gamma (Coupe). With 208 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~8 l/100km). Weighing only 1270 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.7 s). The top speed reaches 195 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lancia Gamma Coupe was produced before the establishment of modern crash test protocols like Euro NCAP. Therefore, no official safety ratings are available, and its safety features are rudimentary by contemporary standards.
2500 (140 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.5L flat-four boxer engine offered smooth power delivery and respectable acceleration for a grand touring coupe of its time, making it suitable for comfortable long-distance cruising.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption figures of 8 L/100km urban and 9.1 L/100km extra-urban were quite competitive for a 2.5-liter engine in the early 1980s, offering a reasonable balance for its class.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Elegant Pininfarina design and styling
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for grand touring
- • Unique and characterful flat-four boxer engine
- • Hydraulic power steering offers light handling
- • Good ride quality for long journeys
Cons:
- • Notorious reliability issues, especially with the power steering pump and engine
- • High maintenance costs and difficulty sourcing parts
- • Prone to rust in certain areas
- • Resale value historically suffered due to reliability concerns
- • Complex mechanicals can be challenging for DIY enthusiasts
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Gamma: 1981 - 1984).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Gamma |
| Generation: | Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 2500 (140 Hp) |
| Start of production: | September, 1980 |
| End of production: | September, 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 140 Hp @ 5400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 56.4 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 208 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 830 A4.000 [Same engine] More details about the engine 830 A4.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 2484 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.1 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 102 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76 mm mm |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 195 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 110.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1270 |
| Max. weight: | 1720 |
| Max load: | 450 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 470 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1450 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4485 mm mm |
| Width: | 1730 mm mm |
| Height: | 1330 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2555 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1450 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Front overhang: | 925 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1005 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
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