Lancia will give a motor
show debut to the new Delta 140 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo
Euro 5 with Start&Stop system as well as showing the
Ypsilon ELLE in LPG format and equipped with the new 69
CV 1.2 engine that recently arrived in the Fiat 500, as
well as a special series of the
Musa.The clumsy "jigsaw" stand that
was used in Geneva will return and a couple of Chrysler
models will also be shown in the brand's space. The "jigsaw" theme,
claimed Lancia in Geneva, was to try to show the close tie-up
of the Lancia and Chrysler brands for the future as in
mainland European markets the Lancia name will be used while the Chrysler badge will be retained for the
UK. In Geneva the confusion of the "jigsaw" stand, commented industry
observers, only served to highlight that these two
brands have virtually nothing in common and it is to be hoped more
thinking will be applied to the Paris booth. Alongside
the Delta, Musa and Ypsilon, the Chrysler Grand Voyager
and 300C will be shown, the latter sedan making one of its
final appearances before a comprehensively facelifted
version makes
its debut.
Two of the featured cars
on the stand at the Paris Show are the Musa and the
Ypsilon LPG, which introduce the new dual fuel Euro 5
compliant engines (LPG and petrol) and mark their launch
in France after their success in Italy. Space is also
set aside for the new Delta MultiAir, to be shown in a
Hard Black version.
The LPG Euro 5 versions
of the Ypsilon and Musa confirm the constant attention
focused by Lancia Automobiles on environmental themes
through research and development of tangible solutions
that are within customers’ reach and available now (LPG
is a ‘clean’, economical and widely available fuel).
This particular Lancia range also meets a specific
demand that is growing steadily throughout Europe. Yet
while the majority of LPG-fuelled vehicles currently on
the road have being converted with after-market
installations, Lancia has chosen to enter the sector
with a system designed, manufactured and guaranteed by
the brand and marketed through its normal sales network.
This ongoing commitment
is represented at the Motor Show by an Ypsilon ELLE and
a Musa 5th Avenue. The latter version is a development
of the show car introduced at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show
which uses top-quality interior materials. This is
exemplified by the Musa 5th Avenue on show, which
features a two-tone livery (Angelico white and black
top) with seats and dashboard in ivory Poltrona Frau
leather. All wrapped up by the claim: "Lancia Musa. The
City Limousine. Elegance is the only beauty that never
fades".
The spotlights will also
be on the Ypsilon ELLE fuelled by LPG/petrol. The
special series, produced in a limited edition and on
sale in the main European markets, arose out of a joint
venture between the brand and ELLE. On the days when the
show is open to the public, a second Ypsilon ELLE will
also be introduced. The car is equipped with the new 69
HP 1.2 Euro 5 compliant engine that returns a low level
of CO2 emissions: just 114 g/km.
Alongside these cars, the
Delta will be present in two versions: a 120 HP Platino
1.6 MultiJet DPF Selectronic and a 140 HP "Hard Black"
1.4 MultiAir S&S. The latter car will be responsible for
the debut of the new 140 HP 1.4 MultiAir Turbo Euro 5
with Start&Stop system as standard. This is one of the
best petrol engines in the world in terms of its
emission/power ratio (just 132 g/km over a combined
cycle). It is also the best in its class in terms of
fuel consumption and torque availability within the
relevant power band: 5.7 l/100 km over a combined cycle
and maximum torque of 230 Nm at 1750 rpm. The Hard Black
special series features an opaque black body treatment:
it is the first car not produced in a limited series to
have this exclusive paint finish applied which requires
a long painting process (over 4 hours per car).
The stand also houses a
Lancia Delta Platino equipped with a 120 HP 1.6 MultiJet
engine with DPF as standard as well as a Selectronic
automatic transmission. This is one of the best-selling
versions in Europe, particularly in France, and also
boasts the lowest CO2 emission level in the
entire Delta range: just 120 g/km. This value entitles
owners to take advantage of eco-incentives in the very
country hosting the International motor show. This car
features a two-tone body (white with black roof) and an
interior in beige Pelle and Alcantara leather, a top quality
feature that has always typified Lancia cars.
The range of cars on show
in Paris concludes with two Chrysler cars: a Chrysler
Grand Voyager Limited Black and a 300C Walter P.
Chrysler. With 13
million units sold worldwide and a length of 5.14
metres, which makes it the largest MPV on the market,
the Chrysler Grand Voyager is segment leader in terms of
comfort, versatility and driving satisfaction. The
vehicle exhibited at the Show is equipped with a 2.8 CRD
engine, which delivers 163 HP and torque of 360 Nm and
is combined with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The second car is a
Chrysler 300C. In Paris, the model is shown alongside the
Walter P. Chrysler special series - as a homage to the
founder of the US motor manufacturer – equipped with the
powerful V6 3.0 turbodiesel common rail power unit (218
HP at 4000 rpm and 510 Nm of torque between 1600 and
2800 rpm) paired with a five-speed automatic gearbox.
This gives the car a top speed of 230 km/h.
Technical Specifications:
Delta Hard Black 140 HP 1.4
MultiAir Start&Stop Euro 5
