Autobianchi Y10

Infobox Automobile


name = Lancia Y10
aka = Autobianchi Y10
assembly = Desio, Milan (1985-1992)
Arese, Milan (1992-1996)
manufacturer = Fiat
parent_company =
production = 1985–1996
predecessor = Autobianchi A112
successor = Lancia Y
class = City car
layout = FF layout or 4WD
platform =
body_style = 3-door hatchback
engine = 1.0 L I4
1.1 L I4
1.3 L I4
1.05 L I4 Turbo
transmission =
wheelbase = Auto mm|2159
length = Auto mm|3390
width = Auto mm|1510
height = Auto mm|1420
weight = Auto kg|780
fuel_economy =
fuel_capacity =
related = Fiat Panda
similar =
designer = The Autobianchi Y10 is a city car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1985 to 1996 and marketed under the Autobianchi brand in Italy and under the Lancia brand in most export markets (as Lancia Y10). The car was manufactured at the Autobianchi plant in Desio, Milan until 1992 and after that in Arese, near Alfa Romeo plants. It was designed on the first-generation Fiat Panda floorpan, shortened by about 10 cm and with softer suspension settings. It offered a very high level of trim for its market segment.

Initially introduced in 1985 under the Autobianchi brand, using the FIRE engine in 1.0 and 1.1 L guises and Fiat's Brazilian built SOHC 1049 cc engine once used in the Autobianchi A112 Abarth and the Fiat 127's hottest version, this time turbocharged to produce 85 PS (62.5 kW) in the Y10 Turbo. Eventually, the Autobianchi badge was dropped in favour of Lancia's except in Italy; a textbook case of badge engineering. Along with the Autobianchi badge the turbocharged engine was dropped and a more refined, if slower, version topped the range, the 1.3 GT i.e., with 76 PS (56 kW).

It sold rather well, especially to women,Fact|date=June 2007 for its unique style, luxurious trim and the continuously variable transmission that equipped certain versions. Its excellent aerodynamics, characterized by very clean lines and a Kammback, also provided great fuel economy. Sales in the United Kingdom were not so strong, though it remained on sale until Lancia's withdrawal from the British market (and all other right-hand drive markets) in 1994.

External links

* [http://www.lanciamotorclub.co.uk Lancia Motor Club (UK)]
* [http://www.autobianchi.org/ita2/index.asp Registro Autobianchi]