With less aggressive camshaft profiles, a smaller carburetor, and the compression ratio reduced to just 8.1:1, the Scorpion delivered 81 hp (60 kW), down from the 120 of the Montecarlo. Motorcar Classics is proud to present this exquisite 1975 Lancia Fulvia 1.3s. After the racing season of 1974, Fiat terminated its Abarth SE 030 programme. Moreover, the sleek plastic bumpers of the European Monte Carlo were unceremoniously replaced with unwieldly metal 5-mph impact bumpers as mandated by the Department of Transportation, which added a further 120 lbs to the car, bringing curb weight to a not-quite-svelte 2,400 lbs. In global markets, the Lancia was brought to market as the Montecarlo, a suitably racy name that honored Lancia's 1975 Monte Carlo Rally victory. X1/20 project was given to Lancia who wanted a premium alternative to Fiat X1/9 and somewhat a halo car. [10], Harsh shifting is common and increases as the bushings wear (a common trait in mid-engined cars). The Montecarlo was the basis for Lancia's successful Group B rally car, the Lancia 037. Larger eight-spoke 5,5Jx14" alloy wheels from the Beta were adopted to clear the upsized brake rotors and calipers, and the brake servo was removed to address the brake lockup issue. The production version was finally shown at the 1975 Geneva auto show. Moreover, the car's light front end in combination with a brake booster that only operated on the front disc brakes meant that Scorpions and Series 1 Montecarlos often locked their front brakes prematurely, especially with wet or loose road conditions. A Lancia Scorpion also served as Herbie's love interest, Giselle, in the Disney movie, "Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo.". They also featured an innovative open roof design which allowed the convertible top fabric to be neatly stowed in a closed compartment integral with the roll-over structure. The rear crossmember is a design flaw; the metal used was too thin and is susceptible to corrosion and eventual failure, although stronger replacement crossmembers are available from aftermarket companies. Hans Heyer also won the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft in 1980 at the wheel of a Montecarlo. Shallow-rise, flip-up headlights were also required to raise the beams to U.S. standards. This 1976 Lancia Scorpion was originally sold by Metro Imports of Seattle, Washington, and has been overhauled in the style of a European-market Montecarlo. 1975 Lancia Fulvia 1.3S for sale! In 1980 Turbo also placed first and second at Giro d'Italia automobilistico, an Italian counterpart of the Tour de France Automobile. Three engines were used: 440 hp 1,425.9 cc, 490 hp 1,429.4 cc and 490 hp 1,773.0 cc.[13]. © 2020 Automobile Magazine | MOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC. They were among the first cars mass-produced with a flush-mount, glued-in windshield that didn't require an exterior frame. While European cars claimed 120 hp and similar torque, U.S. cars made do with just 81 hp. The first X1/20 prototype was Fiat Abarth SE 030 for racing in 1974. 3,558 first series and 817 second series targas were built; 2,080 first series and 1,123 second series coupés. Characteristic feature: An affordable, miniature, mid-engine Italian exotic with a Fiat engine and Lancia badge. In 1972, due to the oil crisis, it reappeared as the X1/20 with a two-liter 1,995-cc straight-four engine. Due to the first oil crisis in the 1970s, the project was renamed as X1/20, and the motor was changed to 2-litre four-cylinder version. The Scorpion differed from the Monte Carlo in a number of ways. Cars from the first series, which were produced from 1975 to 1978, were known as Lancia Beta Montecarlos and those from the second series, produced from 1980 to 1981, simply as Lancia Montecarlos. In the cabin there was a new three spoke Momo steering wheel in place of the old two spoke one, as well as revamped trim and fabrics. It had a smaller engine (1756 cc) because the 1995 cc unit in the Monte Carlo did not pass U.S. emissions standards yet. Introduced to the Lancia lineup following the Fiat takeover, the Scorpion belongs to the Beta line of Lancias, which were Fiat's attempt at extracting profits from Lancia. The Lancia Scorpion: History, Differences, Specifications, 1.8L DOHC 8-valve I-4/81 hp @ 5,900 rpm, 89 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm, 2-door, 2-passenger, mid-engine, RWD coupe, Last year of production: 1977 (1981 for European-market Montecarlos), Total sold: 1,801 (U.S. ), 7,798 (global). The Beta prefix was ditched, and the car was now simply badged as the Lancia Montecarlo.[8]. Two additional series of vents on the engine cover were required to cool the catalyst. This page was last edited on 16 August 2009, at 03:18. Also, reproduction Euro-style Montecarlo bumpers can be purchased to replace the 5-mph impact bumpers. As a result, production was suspended in 1978 while the braking problems were resolved by some engineering changes, including removing the brake servo. However, Chevrolet held rights to the name in the U.S., forcing Lancia to come up with something different for that market. Debuting in 1982, the car won the 1983 WRC Manufacturers' Championship for Lancia.
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