1975 Lancia Beta Coupe review from Australia and New Zealand
"A Lancia is not a car, it is a passion"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Carburetor needed an overhaul, ended up replacing with a down draught Weber from a two liter Lancia.
Rust in the front fenders and front windscreen.
Mildly worn interior.
Worn gear shift linkage.
General comments?
Lancias are a true Italian sports car. The Lancia Beta Coupe (from which I own two) handles better than any other 1970/80's sports car. Cornering as if it were on rails.
The motors are very strong with a forged crankshaft, double valve springs and twin cams. From experience they can be revved passed 8000 RPM on a daily basis.
Lancias are out-competing modern twin cams on a regular basis on road and track.
Lancia Betas are truely high performance sports cars that compete with the likes of modern V6's.
Lancia's have very good stopping power through four wheel disc brakes, utilising an older form of anti-lock braking.
The interior can only be described as classy. Four bucket seats make up the interior of a Lancia Beta Coupe.
Total weight of the Lancia Beta Coupe is around 900kg, thus adding to the great performance and handling characteristics.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 twin cam Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 87000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Lancia Beta |
| Date of Entry | 16th June, 2001 |