1980 saw a facelift as the Gamma adopted
the new shield grille, various internal modifications to the trim and instrumentation
and a fuel injected 2500 engine in both the coupe and berlina. Production
continued until 1984 by which time some 15,272 berlina's and 6,789 coupe's had been built.
Pininfarina also built three prototypes
based on the Coupe; one an estate (in the Beta HPE style), one a four
door and one with a T-bar roof. All these can be seen on our Concept
Cars page.
Initially
started as a joint project with Citroen in 1970, this failed to work and
the Gamma, as presented to the public at Geneva in 1976, was wholly Lancia.
An all new flat four engine of 2484cc had been developed and the body styled
by Pininfarina. The suspension was a modified version of that found on
the Beta. The berlina, a two box design,
was joined soon after launch by a coupe version, also styled by Pininfarina,
based on a shortened wheelbase platform. For tax reasons a 1999cc version
of the engine appeared shortly afterwards, offered in both body styles.
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Technical Details
| Driveline | longitudinal engine at front
front wheel drive |
| Suspension | front : MacPherson strut with telescopic dampers and coil springs plus anti-roll bar
rear : independent with telescopic dampers and coil springs, twin transverse links and anti-roll bar wheelbase : 2670mm (berlina); 2555mm (Coupe) front track : 1450mm rear track : 1440mm |
| Brakes | front : discs, two piston callipers (piston diameters 42.9mm front and 34mm mixed circuits)
rear : discs, calliper piston diameter 36.1mm handbrake operating on the rear via cable dual hydraulic circuit with servo assistance |
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual
4 speed automatic clutch plate diameter 215mm (2000) and 229mm (2500) |
| Steering | Rack and pinion |
| Kerb weight | 1320kg (Berlina); 1270kg (Coupe) |
click
here for a section through the Gamma engine
Links
The
UK Lancia Gamma Consortium website
A Lancia Gamma Coupe website
Gamma comment form
Your Comments
I never drove a more pleasing
or personal car, than my 2500 typ I 1978 Coup., and I rejoice in the fact
that the car in every sense seduced my better comfort ok, but Pininfarina was Painfully drunk when He made the project design ok the 4 doors...
coupè very beautiful car.
judgment,
and made me buy it no matter what. I have no regrets..
Walking away from and approaching
my car always puts a quiet smile on my face, because I know what it is.
My car, the car with its very own personality..
The car was never meant
for towndriving, but I have no complaints...and it has never let me down either.
Road: Torque and response
is always most present, and the manners and balance is most reassuring at high speed..
Mechanics: It takes a ceratin
breed of man..because the engine is strong but complex, and quite aggrevating
to access, maintain and repair in the car.
My theory on the overheating
problem on the Gamma engine, is the thermostat integrated in the waterpump,
and I'm certain that it the cause for blocking circulation at low speed...in
any case it is a limp construction, and I shall test my theory within short..when
I rennovate my car, I will remove the thermostat and modify it with an
external and cheaper version..
Though economy is not exemplary,
I don't mind, because I'm still young (34) and don't worry about such things..I
want to go first class, when I drive...and my gamma is all that...sporting or just cruising..
I salute my fellow Gamma
drivers on their particular taste and choice... (Criz S., Denmark)
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