Lancia Lybra


The Lancia Lybra is a compact executive car manufactured and marketed by Fiat's premium division, Lancia between 1998-2005, based on the Alfa Romeo 156 floorpan, and replacing the Dedra in Lancia's range. Like the Dedra, the Lybra was available as a Berlina or a Station Wagon. A total of 164.660 units were made.

Name

The model's name refers to the zodiac sign of Libra, and signalled an end to Lancia's Greek letter model name convention. The Lybra was manufactured in the Rivalta plant near Turin until 2002 and after that in Mirafiori plant in Turin.

Styling

The Lybra was styled in Centro Stile Lancia, contrary to earlier Lancia models, which were commissioned from external design studios. Initial models were carried out by Enrico Fumia in 1992 and by the time of His departure from Centro Stile Lancia the project was finished by Michael Robinson. The interior was designed by Flavio Manzoni.
The Lybra's distinctive taillights were given to the 2001 facelift of the Fiat Marea sedan for the Latin American markets.

Trim levels

At launch, standard trim levels were LS and LX. In 2003, Business and LS Plus were added in some markets, both having basic fabric seats. The highest trim was called Emblema, presented for the first time in November 2002 at Bologna Motor Show. It was inspired by the classic Lancia Flaminia and came with tobacco brown leather interior, magnesium dashboard trim, exclusive 16 inch alloy wheels, privacy glass and a gloss painted black roof.
Base model equipment: Electric front windows, 5" color display on the dashboard, Dual zone Climate control, rear vents for the A/C, ABS, EBD, 4 airbag, seatbelt pretensioner, electrically-adjustable door mirrors with electric heating, Electronic Lumbar Support and height adjustable driver seat, arm rest front and rear, 5 three point seat belt and five headrest, ambient light in the bottom of the doors, and in inside, remote Key, FPS system. 15" wheels, 195/65 R15.
The optional equipments: GPS with GSM phone, electronic adjustable front seats, 4 electronic windows, Electrochromatic Rearview mirror, Rain sensor, demister sensor, Leather, Alcantara or Suhara seats, electrically-adjustable door mirrors with fold function, sunroof, Cruise control, BOSE Sound System with 7 speakers, CD Changer, AUX, 6 Airbag, three 180w Cigarette lighter socket, Xenon headlight, headlight washer, Nivomat self-levelling hydropneumatic rear suspension, fog lights, 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seat, multifunction leather steering wheel and gear knob, ASR. 15" wheels 205/60 or 16" 205/55.
Business: Most basic trim available only in two colours, and two engines. Interior in basic grey cloth.
Emblema: Top of the range trim and available with 1.9 JTD, 2.4 JTD or 2.0 20v engines. Titanium trimmed console and interior details. Black roof option in SW. Special 20-spoke 16” wheels. Interior trim could be chosen from beige leather, tabacco leather or tabacco alcantara.

Special editions

Two special editions were offered:
Executive: Featuring leather or Alcantara seats and rich equipment, along with special 15-spoke 16” alloy wheels. Only two engines 2.0 20v petrol, and 2.4 JTD diesel.
Intensa: 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. Only 4 engines are available, 1.8, 1.9 JTD, 2.0 20v petrol, and 2.4 JTD.

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 Aisin automatic transmission, called the Comfortronic by Lancia.
Lybra utilises MacPherson struts at the front and BLG multilink rear suspension. Estate versions were also available with Boge-Nivomat self-levelling hydropneumatic rear suspension. Lybra uses four-wheel disk brakes, with front ventilated, ABS with EBD and optional ASR.
ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueTop speedAcceleration 0-100 km/h *CO2 emissions**Kerb weightYear
1.6 L 16v DOHC1581 cc at 5,750 rpm144 Nm at 4,000 rpm11,3s/11,9s199/2031250kg/1290kg
1.6 L 16v DOHC1596 cc at 5,750 rpm at 4,000 rpm11,3s/11,9s194/1971250kg/1290kgfrom 2000
1.8 L 16v DOHC1747 cc at 6,300 rpm at 3,800 rpm10,3s/10,7s199/2051300kg/1340kgEuro2
1.8 L 16v DOHC1747 cc at 6,300 rpm at 3,800 rpm10,3s/10,7s198/2061300kg/1340kgfrom 2000
2.0 L 20v DOHC1998 cc at 6,500 rpm at 3,750 rpm9,6s/9,9s236/2381350kg/1390kgEuro2
2.0 L 20v DOHC1998 cc at 6,500 rpm at 3,750 rpm9,6s/9,9s233/2381350kg/1390kgfrom 2000
2.4 L 20v DOHC2446 cc at 6,000 rpm at 3,500 rpmonly Lybra Protecta
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD1910 cc at 4,000 rpm at 2,000 rpm11,3s/11,9s154/1591310kg/1350kg
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD1910 cc at 4,000 rpm at 2,000 rpmfrom 2000
1.9 L 8v SOHC JTD1910 cc at 4,000 rpm at 2,000 rpm10,8s/11,3s157/1621310kg/1350kgfrom 2001
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD2387 cc at 4,000 rpm at 2,000 rpm9,9s/10,2s179/1821370kg/1410kg
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD2387 cc at 4,000 rpm at 2,000 rpmfrom 2000
2.4 L 10v SOHC JTD2387 cc at 4,000 rpm at 1,800 rpm9,4s/9,6s176/1791370kg/1410kgfrom 2002

for Berlina/SW
*to 100km/h
**in g/km
With 2 persones and 40 kg luggage.