Lancia Beta Saloon
Overview
| Produced: |
1972-1981, 194916 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,4 doors,5 seats |
A further world -famous design was the Beta which was produced in a diverse range of versions, including the HPE or High Performance Executive which was a sort of sporting estate car, plus the Monte-Carlo, a sports coupe that was like a small Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. Both cars were designed by Pinninfarina. The Beta was powered by a four-cylinder engine that was mounted transversely and slightly tilted forwards under the bonnet. The engines ranged from 1,297 - 1,995 cc and had double overhead camshafts.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1301cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | ||
| 1297cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 76mm x 72mm | |
| 1585cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 72mm | |
| 1995cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 90mm | |
| 1438cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 80mm x 72mm | |
| 1592cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 80mm x 79.2mm | |
| 1756cc | S4 DOHC | Fiat Twin Cam | 84mm x 79.2mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 mph | 11 s | 23 mpg | 119 bhp 5500 | 1995cc engine |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Lancia Fulvia 1.3S | Brightwells Auctioneers and Valuers | 16 May 2012 | - | £2800.00 |
| 039 | Lancia Fulvia 1.3S | BCA | 4 Oct 2004 | Not sold | |
| 012 | Lancia Veta 2000 (1981) | Barons | 28 Sep 1999 | Not sold | |
| 645 | Lancia Gamma Scala Coachwork by Pinninfarina (1980) | Brooks | 14 Apr 1999 | Not sold | |
| 051 | Lancia Pinninfarina 2000 (1973) | BCA | 23 Apr 1998 | £1600.00 | - |
| Unknown | Lancia 2000HF (1973) | Parkes | 15 Mar 1998 | Not sold | |
| Unknown | Lancia Gamma Scala Coupe (1980) | Parkes | 21 Feb 1998 | Not sold | |
| 019 | Lancia 2000HF Pinninfarina (1973) | Christies | 12 Sep 1992 | £980.00 | - |
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 |
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 |
Buying Guide - Lancia Beta |
96 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 1995 | |||
| Buying Guide - Lancia Beta - With prices as low as they'll ever be, buying a Lancia Beta is less of gamble than you may think, despite the reputation for rust. David Lillywhite explains how to find a good one. | ||||
| 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 |
Six of the best - 1970s Classics |
89 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart April 2007 | |||
| Six of the best - 1970s Classics - Often described as the decade that style forgot, the 1970s were responsible for some fascinating - and controversial - new cars, as Paul Guinness explains. Austin Princess, Porsche 924, Renault 14, MG Midget 1500, Lancia Beta Saloon, Ford Cortina MKIV/MKV,. | ||||
| 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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