Lancia Beta Spider
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1984, 9390 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
T-top,2 doors,2 seats |
Lancia added exciting, new versions of its Beta in 1973, one year after the launch of the saloon, the Beta Coupe and Spider. Using shortened versions (92.5 inch instead of 100.0 inch) of the standard Beta the Coupe and Spider offered their own unique sports styling.
The Spider, Lancias first "open" model for many years, came with a huge range of engine options which included 1.3, 1.4, 1.6 and 2.0 litre units. The Spider had an unusual roof arrangement which featured removable "Targa" style panels above the driver/passenger and an independent folding rear "Hood" section. Although this type of roof was unconventional, it looked stylish and was more practical than traditional designs.
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1301cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | ||
| 1297cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | ||
| 1585cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 72mm | |
| 1995cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 90mm | |
| 1367cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | ||
| 1592cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 80mm x 79.2mm | |
| 1756cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 79.2mm | |
| 1438cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 80mm x 72mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 mph | 9.8 s | 24 mpg | 1995cc engine |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 185520195X | Lancia Road Test Book: Lancia Beta Gold Portfolio 1972-84 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Buyer: Lancia Beta (1972-1985) |
108 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics August 2005 | |||
| Buyer Lancia Beta - Cast those corrosive thoughts from your mind - it’s time to look at Lancia’s Beta in a fresh light. You’ll be glad you did. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - 1973-1985 Lancia Beta |
114 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2004 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1973-1985 Lancia Beta - The versatile and sporting Beta combines great handling, performance and value. With Coupé, Spider, High Performance Estate or Berlina saloon available, just pick the version that suits you best. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Cars February 2001 pg 76 |
76 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2001 | |||
| Lancia Fulvia vs Beta - Both shared the same designer and ran together for a couple of post-Fiat-takeover years, so why is the Fulvia the favoured sibling. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide Express - Lancia Beta Berlina |
66 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 February 2012 | |||
| Buyer's Guide Express - Lancia Beta Berlina - Forty years since it was first launched, surely it's time to view the Beta in a fresh light. MATT GEORGE thinks so. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Lancia Beta |
190 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car November 2008 | |||
| Starter Classic - Lancia Beta- The one-time rust pariah makes a great first classic, as Malcolm McKay explains. | ||||
| Article |
Beta band |
154 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car July 2007 | |||
| Beta band - Was the Beta killed off by the media or through its own failings? Thirty-five years on from the Lancia's launch, Russ Smith drives all five variations on the Beta theme. | ||||
| Article |
Identity crisis |
44 |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly September 2005 | |||
| Identity crisis - The Porsche 914 and Lancia Beta Montecarlo were both conceived to wear a more humble badge - and the purists didn’t like it. Mark Robinson says the purists were wrong. | ||||
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