1972-1984 Beta OverviewLancia Beta Overview (1972 - 1984)
1972 - 1984
Tech Specs Summary
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- 99 - 124 mph
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- 9.0 - 15.0 seconds
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- 82 - 136 BHP
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- 20.2 - 29.7 mpg
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- 950 - 1,135 kg
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- 360 L (Convertible)
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- 402 L (Coupé)
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- 500 L (Saloon)
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- 255 - 1,200 L (Estate)
The Lancia Beta was produced by the Italian manufacturer Lancia between 1972 - 1984. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a convertible, coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available from either a 1.4 L Inline 4 petrol engine or 2 L Inline 4 Supercharged petrol engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Beta is the Lancia Beta Coupé 1800 which scores 2.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 120 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 126 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 118 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Lancia Beta HPE 1600 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 258 miles and can store 255-1,200 litres of cargo.