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Segment: Entry Premium
Production years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990

LANCIA Prisma 1983-1990 6 Photos
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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.

LANCIA Prisma 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
  7 gasoline engines
  • 1.3L 5MT FWD (77 HP)
  • 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (107 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (80 HP)

LANCIA Prisma
1.3L 5MT FWD (77 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (77 HP)
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
Top Speed:101.3 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2061.3 lbs (935 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3053.4 lbs (1385 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:181 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 5MT FWD (86 HP)
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
Top Speed:102.5 mph (165 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/70SR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2072.3 lbs (940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:183 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
1.6L 5MT FWD (101 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
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
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2182.6 lbs (990 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:195 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
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
Top Speed:110.6 mph (178 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2149.5 lbs (975 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3141.6 lbs (1425 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
1.6L 5MT FWD (107 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (107 HP)
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
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2193.6 lbs (995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3185.7 lbs (1445 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (90 HP)
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
Top Speed:108.7 mph (175 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65SR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2193.6 lbs (995 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3185.7 lbs (1445 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP)
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
Top Speed:114.3 mph (184 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60HR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2601.5 lbs (1180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3593.5 lbs (1630 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:228 g/km

LANCIA Prisma
1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (80 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L Turbo D 5MT FWD (80 HP)
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
Top Speed:105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:165/65TR14
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:2336.9 lbs (1060 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3295.9 lbs (1495 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:154 g/km
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