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Lancia Lybra

Overview
Manufacturer	Lancia
Production	1998—2005
Assembly	Rivalta plant, Turin, Italy (1998-2002) Comprensorio di Mirafiori, Turin, Italy (2002-2005)
Designer	Enrico Fumia at Centro Stile Lancia Michael Vernon Robinson at Centro Stile Lancia (final design) Flavio Manzoni (interiors)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate
Layout	FF layout
Related	Alfa Romeo 156 Fiat Marea
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L I4 1.8 L I4 1.9 L turbodiesel I4 2.0 L I5 2.4 L turbodiesel I5
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,593 mm (102.1 in)
Length	4,466 mm (175.8 in)
Width	1,743 mm (68.6 in)
Height	Saloon: 1,462 mm (57.6 in) Estate: 1,470 mm (58 in)
Curb weight	1,250 kg (2,760 lb)—1,420 kg (3,130 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lancia Dedra
Successor	Lancia Flavia

The Lancia Lybra (Type 839) was a compact executive car produced by Italian Fiat Auto's premium marque Lancia between 1998 and 2005.

Based on heavily modified Alfa Romeo 156 floorpan, it replaced the Dedra within Lancia's lineup, and was similarly as low-profile as its predecessor, rather than as popular as its Alfa sibling Just like the Dedra, the Lybra was available as both a saloon and estate (billed SW by Lancia) Around 165,000 units were made

Name

The model's name can be seen as a reference to the zodiac sign of Libra that was derived from the Latin word for balancing scale. It signalled an end of the previous Lancia naming theme involving the use of Greek letters as model names. The Lybra was built in the Rivalta plant near Turin until 2002 and after that in Mirafiori plant in Turin.

Styling

Lancia Lybra sedan (Poland)

Lancia Lybra SW (Poland)

The Lybra was styled in Centro Stile Lancia, contrary to earlier Lancia models, which were commissioned from external design studios. Its styling was a clear departure from "rectangular" shapes prevalent in 1980s and 1990s Lancias, using heritage-inspired round headlights and other styling touches inspired by Lancias of the 1950s, like the Aurelia and Appia. Initial models were carried out by Enrico Fumia in 1992 and by the time of His departure from Lancia Centro Stile the project was finished by Michael Robinson. Main changes included round headlights. Interiors were designed by Flavio Manzoni.

On the other hand, it wasn't as edgy as the Lancia Thesis and later models, and still carried many references to 1990s Lancias, such as the shape of the grille, or the treatment of the upper body section of the wagon (reminiscent of that of the Lancia Kappa SW). Interestingly, the Lybra's very distinctive taillights were given to the 2001's facelift Fiat Marea sedan for the Latin American markets.

Trim levels

Standard trim levels included LS and LX. Starting in 2003 there was also Business and LS Plus in some markets, both had basic fabric seats. The last trim was called Emblema in the model year 2004, but presented for the first time in November 2002 at Bologna Motor Show. It was inspired by the classic famous Lancia Flaminia and came with tobacco brown leather interior (optional Alcantara), magnesium dashboard interior parts, exclusive 16 inch (10 spoke) allow wheels, privacy glass and a gloss painted black roof.

Lancia Lybra Emblema 'Tabacco' interior

Special editions

Although there were no limited editions, there were at least two special editions. The first one was the Intensa Edition with characteristic darkened grille and dark grey pentagram-shaped alloys. Exterior palette available also with an exclusive dark grey colour 'Grigio Fontana'. Inside the Intensa featured a combination of black leather and dark grey alcantara seats and Bose sound system as standard. Second edition was an Executive Exclusive Edition featuring leather seats and rich equipment along with special 15-spoke alloy wheels. Both editions were available either as a berlina or station wagon with 2.0l gasoline or 1.9l or 2.4l diesel engines.

Lancia Lybra Intensa SW in 'Grigio Fontana'

Specifications

The Lancia Lybra was a front-wheel drive car with transversely-mounted engines. The Lybra is available with a 5-speed manual, and the 2.0 L had an option of a 4-speed automatic transmission, called the Comfortronic by Lancia.

Model	Displacement	Power	Torque	Top speed	Acceleration*	CO₂ emissions**	Kerb weight	Year
1.6 L 16v DOHC	1596 cc	103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) @ 5750 rpm	145 N·m (107 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm	185 km/h	11,3s/11,9s	199/203	1250kg/1290kg
1.6 L 16v DOHC	1596 cc	103 PS (76 kW; 102 hp) @ 5750 rpm	145 N·m (107 lb·ft) @ 4000 rpm	185 km/h	11,3s/11,9s	194/197	1250kg/1290kg	from 2000
1.8 L 16v DOHC	1747 cc	131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp) @ 6300 rpm	164 N·m (121 lb·ft) @ 3800 rpm	201 km/h	10,3s/10,7s	199/205	1300kg/1340kg	Euro2
1.8 L 16v DOHC	1747 cc	130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) @ 6300 rpm	156 N·m (115 lb·ft) @ 3800 rpm	201 km/h	10,3s/10,7s	198/206	1300kg/1340kg	from 2000
2.0 L 20v DOHC	1998 cc	154 PS (113 kW; 152 hp) @ 6500 rpm	186 N·m (137 lb·ft) @ 3750 rpm	210 km/h	9,6s/9,9s	236/238	1350kg/1390kg	Euro2
2.0 L 20v DOHC	1998 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @ 6500 rpm	181 N·m (133 lb·ft) @ 3750 rpm	210 km/h	9,6s/9,9s	233/238	1350kg/1390kg	from 2000
2.4 L 20v DOHC	2446 cc	170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) @ 6000 rpm	226 N·m (167 lb·ft) @ 3500 rpm					only Lybra Protecta
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD	1910 cc	105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) @ 4000 rpm	255 N·m (188 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm	185 km/h	11,3s/11,9s	154/159	1310kg/1350kg
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD	1910 cc	110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) @ 4000 rpm	255 N·m (188 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm					from 2000
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD	1910 cc	115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @ 4000 rpm	275 N·m (203 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm	190 km/h	10,8s/11,3s	157/162	1310kg/1350kg	from 2001
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD	2387 cc	134 PS (99 kW; 132 hp) @ 4000 rpm	304 N·m (224 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm	200 km/h	9,9s/10,2s	179/182	1370kg/1410kg
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD	2387 cc	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) @ 4000 rpm	304 N·m (224 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm					from 2000
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD	2387 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @ 4000 rpm	308 N·m (227 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	212 km/h	9,4s/9,6s	176/179	1370kg/1410kg	from 2002

for Berlina/SW *to 100km/h **in g/km