Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
The Italian carmaker made a radically different version of the Beta and introduced the Beta Coupe on the market in 1973.
Fiat acquired Lancia in 1969 since the premium carmaker was in deep financial troubles. Its best model, the Fulvia, was developed without too many concerns about production cost and was too expensive to be profitable. Gianni Agnelli, the former head of Fiat in those times, pushed the Lancia's engineers to develop a new car, but this time with specific costs on the table. The result was the Beta in 1972 and its coupe version in the following year.
The car was designed by Aldo Castagno helped by Petro Castagnero, who was the Fulvia's designer. It resulted in a sporty car with a flat and low hood. Its front fascia featured double headlights and a black plastic grille. Its slim, chromed metallic bumper revealed a panel extended with an apron on the lower side. Beta Coupe's profile showed a cab-rearward design, despite its front-wheel-drive architecture. Its short and sloped trunk lid helped the car achieve a better aerodynamic coefficient.
Inside, the car featured a raised instrument panel extended over the center stack. Its dials with individual clusters and an aluminum panel gave the driver a clear view. On the center stack, the carmaker installed the ventilation controls and the buttons for the radio. The front bucket seats provided some lateral support while the rear bench was profiled for two, but with limited headroom, which the designer sacrificed for the car's exterior look.
Under the hood, Lancia installed naturally aspirated or supercharged engines with up to two-liters displacement due to the Italian taxes.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1585 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 5800 RPM 100 HP @ 5800 RPM 99 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 99 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 134 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110.6 mph (178 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70SR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 214 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1756 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 6200 RPM 120 HP @ 6200 RPM 118 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 150 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 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: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2910 lbs (1320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 209 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1756 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 6200 RPM 87 HP @ 6200 RPM 86 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 90 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 122 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
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US model |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5500 RPM 115 HP @ 5500 RPM 113 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 175 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 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: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (119 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 87.5 KW @ 5500 RPM 119 HP @ 5500 RPM 117 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 175 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 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: | 175/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2204.6 lbs (1000 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 231 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 89.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 122 HP @ 5500 RPM 120 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 175 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 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: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2359 lbs (1070 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.8 mpg US (13.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 89.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 122 HP @ 5500 RPM 120 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 129 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 175 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Supercharged Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.5 in (4001 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 50.4 in (1280 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 55.5/54.7 in (1,410/1,389 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.7 cuFT (360 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3120 lbs (1415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |