Autobianchi Y10
The Autobianchi Y10 is a city car and economy car manufactured from 1985 to 1995 and marketed under the Lancia brand in most export markets (as Lancia Y10). The car was manufactured at Fiat's Autobianchi plant in Desio, Milan until 1992 and after that in Arese, near Alfa Romeo's plants. In addition to a relatively high level of trim for its market segment, the Y10 featured a new rear rigid axle suspension design (called Omega axle), subsequently shared with the facelifted Fiat Panda. In spite of its short overall length, the Y10 had a drag coefficient of just 0.31.
| Autobianchi Y10 / Lancia Y10 | |
|---|---|
Autobianchi Y10 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Autobianchi Lancia |
| Also called | Lancia Y10 |
| Production | 1985–1995 |
| Assembly | Desio (MI), Lombardy, Italy (1985–1992) Alfa Romeo Arese (MI) Plant, Lombardy, Italy (1992–1995) Alfa Romeo Pomigliano d'Arco (NA) plant, Campania, Italy (1987–1995) Mirafiori, Turin, Italy |
| Designer | Antonio Piovano and Tom Tjaarda at Centro Stile Fiat |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | City car (A) |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF layout or 4WD |
| Related | Fiat Panda |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,159 mm (85.0 in) |
| Length | 3,390 mm (133 in) |
| Width | 1,510 mm (59 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (56 in) |
| Curb weight | 780 kg (1,720 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Autobianchi A112 |
| Successor | Lancia Ypsilon |
Production totaled approximately 850,000 in the first seven years, in spite of being a pricier, more niche-oriented product than its Fiat siblings. In addition to unique style and luxurious trim, the Y10's aerodynamics increased the fuel economy. Sales in the United Kingdom were never strong, and it was withdrawn in late 1991. This was more than two years before Lancia withdrew entirely from Britain and all other RHD markets. Lancia remained in the segment in left-hand drive markets with the similarly marketed Ypsilon.