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Lancia Kappa Station Wagon (838) 2.4 JTD (136 Hp)
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Lancia Kappa:
The Lancia Kappa or Lancia k is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Italian automaker Lancia from August 1994 to July 2000. It seats five passengers and shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo 166. The Kappa was produced with saloon, estate, and coupé body styles. It was only built with left-hand drive and has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
After its debut at the 1994 Paris Auto Show, production reached 117,216 units, over six years. The Kappa was manufactured at the Fiat factory in Tetti Francesi, Rivalta di Torino and was designed by the Centro Stile Lancia in collaboration with the I. DE. A Institute....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Station Wagon (838) Overview:
Lancia Kappa (Station Wagon (838)). With 304 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1580 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.8 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.4 JTD (136 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A modern common-rail diesel for its time, offering a good balance of power and torque. Provides smooth, refined performance, superior to the older TD in terms of driveability.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption data is missing, but as a JTD, it would offer excellent fuel efficiency, making it a very economical choice for all types of driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refined interior
- • Distinctive and elegant Italian styling
- • Spacious and practical station wagon body
- • Wide range of powerful and efficient engines (especially JTD)
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • Lancia's mixed reliability reputation, particularly for electronics
- • High fuel consumption on larger petrol engines
- • Parts availability can be challenging outside Italy
- • Significant depreciation from new
- • Limited brand recognition outside Italy
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(838: July, 1996 - July, 2000).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Kappa |
| Generation: | Station Wagon (838) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 JTD (136 Hp) |
| Start of production: | May, 1998 |
| End of production: | July, 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 57 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 304 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 838 A8.000 More details about the engine 838 A8.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 2387 |
| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 18.45:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.2 kg/Nm, 192.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.3 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1580 |
| Max. weight: | 2135 |
| Max load: | 555 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1500 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 505 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4687 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1826 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1464 mm mm [2mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1547 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1541 mm |
| 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 |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65R15 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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