Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
Lancia introduced in December 1982 Prisma as the sedan version for the already known Delta hatchback, and it was a significant success for the Italian brand.
At the beginning of the '80s, Lancia was a respected name in the motorsports arena, especially in the World Rally Championship. The Italian carmaker tried to convert that brand awareness into sales, and it needed a new sedan to replace the Fulvia.
After a successful introduction of the Delta in 1979, Lancia asked Giorgetto Giugiaro to make a sedan version. The result came fast, and the first Prisma went on the market at the beginning of 1982. It featured the same wedged shape as the Delta, but with rectangular headlights instead of round ones. It shared the same split-grille at the front with its hatchback sibling and most of the body panels up to the C-pillars. Giugiaro managed to create a trunk in the back of the car that didn't look like someone added it at the last moment.
Inside, the Prisma provided good room for the front passengers and adequate for the rear ones. Like its Delta sibling, it featured a very crowded instrument cluster with two many gauges and warning lights. Lancia's designers understood that those gauges were challenging to read and, after the 1986 facelift, they re-arranged them but didn't delete any of them.
The Prisma shared the same platform with the Delta, and it was one of the best on the market. It featured an excellent wheelbase-track ratio that encouraged spirited driving, even though it didn't provide independent suspension in the rear. Lancia offered the Delta with a front- or all-wheel-drive.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (77 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1301 cm3 |
Power: | 57 KW @ 5800 RPM 77 HP @ 5800 RPM 76 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 105 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 101.3 mph (163 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061.3 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 181 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 5000 RPM 86 HP @ 5000 RPM 84 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 91 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 123 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 102.5 mph (165 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2072.3 lbs (940 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5900 RPM 101 HP @ 5900 RPM 99 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 126 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111.8 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2182.6 lbs (990 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3174.7 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 5800 RPM 105 HP @ 5800 RPM 103 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 135 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2149.5 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3141.6 lbs (1425 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (107 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 79 KW @ 5900 RPM 107 HP @ 5900 RPM 106 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 135 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2193.6 lbs (995 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6250 RPM 90 HP @ 6250 RPM 89 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 124 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2193.6 lbs (995 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3185.7 lbs (1445 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5400 RPM 116 HP @ 5400 RPM 114 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 163 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114.3 mph (184 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.5 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1929 cm3 |
Power: | 59 KW @ 4200 RPM 80 HP @ 4200 RPM 79 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 127 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM 172 Nm @ 2400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 164.6 in (4181 mm) |
Width: | 63.8 in (1621 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.1/55.1 in (1,400/1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 97.6 in (2479 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2336.9 lbs (1060 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3295.9 lbs (1495 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 154 g/km |