Lancia Montecarlo - Revision history

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Reliability

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	~~Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.~~
	~~This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.~~

	Safety items consisted of inertia activated safety belts with over the shoulder design. Safety glass was standard on the windshield but not the driver / passenger window glass. Collapsible steering columns were standard as were four wheel disc brakes and rear brake proportion valve. Rack and pinion steering with independent suspension created better handling characteristics. There were no side impact reinforcements or door beams, crumple zones were in the infancy stages for the marque's engineering facility at Pinninfarina during the 1970's. The Montecarlo / Scorpion vehicles are not considered to be safe in serious impacts but complied with regulations specified by the countries they were sold in.

	The Standard warranty of the time was 2 yrs or 24,000 miles whichever came first. There was limited corrosion protection packages with galvanized bodies, however the design of the vehicle was prone to crevices where water could easily become trapped in areas that collected water and condensation. Many of these Lancias no longer exist today due to their potential to rust out. Many Lancias and Fiat counterparts where literally rusting from the factory, and shipped with pre-existent structural compromise. This problem was corrected later in production during the 1980's with more attention the rust prone areas.		The Standard warranty of the time was 2 yrs or 24,000 miles whichever came first. There was limited corrosion protection packages with galvanized bodies, however the design of the vehicle was prone to crevices where water could easily become trapped in areas that collected water and condensation. Many of these Lancias no longer exist today due to their potential to rust out. Many Lancias and Fiat counterparts where literally rusting from the factory, and shipped with pre-existent structural compromise. This problem was corrected later in production during the 1980's with more attention the rust prone areas.
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	Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor, and even a vehicle such as the Montecarlo / Scorpion of the vintage years should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage. Consult a professional mechanic for inspection and service as these Lancias are no longer supported by the Lancia or Fiat dealer networks in Europe or in the United States.		Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor, and even a vehicle such as the Montecarlo / Scorpion of the vintage years should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage. Consult a professional mechanic for inspection and service as these Lancias are no longer supported by the Lancia or Fiat dealer networks in Europe or in the United States.

			===Safety===

			Safety items consisted of inertia activated safety belts with over the shoulder design. Safety glass was standard on the windshield but not the driver / passenger window glass. Collapsible steering columns were standard as were four wheel disc brakes and rear brake proportion valve. Rack and pinion steering with independent suspension created better handling characteristics. There were no side impact reinforcements or door beams, crumple zones were in the infancy stages for the marque's engineering facility at Pininfarina during the 1970's. The Montecarlo / Scorpion vehicles are not considered to be safe in serious impacts but complied with regulations specified by the countries they were sold in.

	===Photos===		===Photos===

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Reliability

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	Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.		Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
	This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.		This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

			Safety items consisted of inertia activated safety belts with over the shoulder design. Safety glass was standard on the windshield but not the driver / passenger window glass. Collapsible steering columns were standard as were four wheel disc brakes and rear brake proportion valve. Rack and pinion steering with independent suspension created better handling characteristics. There were no side impact reinforcements or door beams, crumple zones were in the infancy stages for the marque's engineering facility at Pinninfarina during the 1970's. The Montecarlo / Scorpion vehicles are not considered to be safe in serious impacts but complied with regulations specified by the countries they were sold in.

	The Standard warranty of the time was 2 yrs or 24,000 miles whichever came first. There was limited corrosion protection packages with galvanized bodies, however the design of the vehicle was prone to crevices where water could easily become trapped in areas that collected water and condensation. Many of these Lancias no longer exist today due to their potential to rust out. Many Lancias and Fiat counterparts where literally rusting from the factory, and shipped with pre-existent structural compromise. This problem was corrected later in production during the 1980's with more attention the rust prone areas.		The Standard warranty of the time was 2 yrs or 24,000 miles whichever came first. There was limited corrosion protection packages with galvanized bodies, however the design of the vehicle was prone to crevices where water could easily become trapped in areas that collected water and condensation. Many of these Lancias no longer exist today due to their potential to rust out. Many Lancias and Fiat counterparts where literally rusting from the factory, and shipped with pre-existent structural compromise. This problem was corrected later in production during the 1980's with more attention the rust prone areas.

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2009-08-01T06:56:51Z

Reliability

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	This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.		This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

	The ~~Lancia Scorpion / Montecarlo motors came in two configurations, a spider based USA model with a 1799cc twin cam fiat based power train and~~ the ~~European coupe~~, ~~which~~ was ~~later outfitted~~ with ~~fuel injection and given a more substantial 1998cc engine. Both~~ the ~~USA and European versions~~ of the vehicle ~~are designed~~ in ~~tune with the Fiat 124 twin cam engine and therefore are recommended a 30,000 mile timing belt,~~ water ~~pump~~ and ~~tensioner and bearing replacement as standard tune up procedure~~.		The Standard warranty of the time was 2 yrs or 24,000 miles whichever came first. There was limited corrosion protection packages with galvanized bodies, however the design of the vehicle was prone to crevices where water could easily become trapped in areas that collected water and condensation. Many of these Lancias no longer exist today due to their potential to rust out. Many Lancias and Fiat counterparts where literally rusting from the factory, and shipped with pre-existent structural compromise. This problem was corrected later in production during the 1980's with more attention the rust prone areas.

	~~Reliability is heavily dependent on this routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Failure~~ to ~~comply with this interval results bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs~~. ~~Lancia~~ and Fiat ~~alike share a mystique of unreliability in~~ the ~~American market as a result of poor dealer networks~~, ~~improperly informed owners~~ and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-~~modern twin cam motor of the vintage years and should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark~~. This ~~of course varies~~ with ~~condition and usage~~.

			Reliability is actually rather high for a mid level exotic of this era. These Lancias are however heavily dependent on a routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Both the USA and European versions of the vehicle are designed in tune with the Fiat 124 twin cam engine and therefore are recommended a 30,000 mile timing belt, water pump and tensioner and bearing replacement as standard tune up procedure. Failure to comply with this interval results in bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs.

			Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor, and even a vehicle such as the Montecarlo / Scorpion of the vintage years should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage. Consult a professional mechanic for inspection and service as these Lancias are no longer supported by the Lancia or Fiat dealer networks in Europe or in the United States.

	===Photos===		===Photos===

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2009-08-01T06:44:42Z

Safety

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	Reliability is heavily dependent on this routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Failure to comply with this interval results bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs. Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor of the vintage years and should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage.		Reliability is heavily dependent on this routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Failure to comply with this interval results bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs. Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor of the vintage years and should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage.

	~~===Safety===~~
	~~This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.~~

	The Lancia Scorpion / Montecarlo motors came in two configurations, a spider based USA model with a 1799cc twin cam fiat based power train and the European coupe, which was later outfitted with fuel injection and given a more substantial 1998cc engine. Both the USA and European versions of the vehicle are designed in tune with the Fiat 124 twin cam engine and therefore are recommended a 30,000 mile timing belt, water pump and tensioner and bearing replacement as standard tune up procedure.

	Reliability is heavily dependent on this routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Failure to comply with this interval results bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs. Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor of the vintage years and should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage. [[Link title]]

	===Photos===		===Photos===

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2009-08-01T06:44:25Z

Reliability

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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.		Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
			This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

			The Lancia Scorpion / Montecarlo motors came in two configurations, a spider based USA model with a 1799cc twin cam fiat based power train and the European coupe, which was later outfitted with fuel injection and given a more substantial 1998cc engine. Both the USA and European versions of the vehicle are designed in tune with the Fiat 124 twin cam engine and therefore are recommended a 30,000 mile timing belt, water pump and tensioner and bearing replacement as standard tune up procedure.

			Reliability is heavily dependent on this routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Failure to comply with this interval results bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs. Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor of the vintage years and should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage.

	===Safety===		===Safety===

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2009-08-01T06:43:26Z

Safety

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	===Safety===		===Safety===
	This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.		This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.

			The Lancia Scorpion / Montecarlo motors came in two configurations, a spider based USA model with a 1799cc twin cam fiat based power train and the European coupe, which was later outfitted with fuel injection and given a more substantial 1998cc engine. Both the USA and European versions of the vehicle are designed in tune with the Fiat 124 twin cam engine and therefore are recommended a 30,000 mile timing belt, water pump and tensioner and bearing replacement as standard tune up procedure.

			Reliability is heavily dependent on this routine preventative maintenance program as recommended form the factory. Failure to comply with this interval results bent valves, scored pistons and leaking water pumps which will indeed create costly repairs. Lancia and Fiat alike share a mystique of unreliability in the American market as a result of poor dealer networks, improperly informed owners and a lack of understanding for the needs of these cars. If the timing belt, water pump, valves adjustments and water pump integrity is monitored and maintained, the twin cam Lancia motor proves as reliable as any semi-modern twin cam motor of the vintage years and should be capable of thousands of miles on a motor without the need for overhaul before the 100,000 miles mark. This of course varies with condition and usage. [[Link title]]

	===Photos===		===Photos===

Red marquis at 14:58, 18 April 2009

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	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
	\|Designer = ~~'''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''~~		\|Designer = [[Pininfarina]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Lancia Montecarlo''' is a [[MR layout\|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] which was produced by [[Lancia]] in Italy from 1975 to 1982.		The '''Lancia Montecarlo''' is a [[MR layout\|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] which was produced by [[Lancia]] in Italy from 1975 to 1982.

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	~~Not to be confused with Chevrolet Monte Carlo.~~
	~~Lancia Montecarlo~~
	~~Manufacturer Lancia~~
	~~Parent company Fiat Group~~
	~~Also called Lancia Beta Montecarlo~~
	~~Lancia Scorpion~~
	~~Production 1975-1982~~
	~~Class Sports car~~
	~~Body style(s) 2-door convertible~~
	~~2-door coupé~~
	~~Layout RMR layout~~
	~~Engine(s) 1995 cc straight-4~~
	~~1756 cc straight-4 (Scorpion)~~
	~~Wheelbase 2300 mm (90.6 in)[1]~~
	~~Length 3810 mm (150 in)-3965 mm (156.1 in)~~
	~~Width 1690 mm (66.5 in)-1696 mm (66.8 in)~~
	~~Height 1190 mm (46.9 in)~~
	~~Curb weight 970 kg (2138 lb)-1075 kg (2370 lb)~~
	~~Related Lancia 037~~
	~~Lancia Beta~~

	~~Back~~
	~~EngineThe Lancia Montecarlo is a mid-engined sports car which was produced by Lancia in Italy from 1975 to 1982.~~

	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 1979 to 1982, simply as Lancia Montecarlos. [2] In both cases Montecarlo was spelled as one word, unlike Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco. Both series were offered in Coupé and Spider versions, the latter featuring a unique roll-back manually operated targa style convertible top. A low-power version of the Spider, known as the Lancia Scorpion, was sold in the United States during 1976 and 1977.

	Based on the prototype Abarth 030, the Montecarlo was known as the X1/8 (later the X1/20) while in development, and was intended to be a Fiat-branded 'big brother' to the Fiat X1/9. It had a similar mid-engined layout, with a larger engine and roomier interior. The car was passed to Lancia, and was constructed by Pininfarina, the original design company, in Turin, Italy.

	~~Total production amounted to 3,835 first series Beta Montecarlos, 1,940 second series Montecarlos and 1,801 US market Scorpions. [2]~~

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	\|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''		\|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
	\|Marque = ~~'''place marque here - not manufacturer'''~~		\|Marque = [[Lancia]]
	\|aka = ~~'''Type aka here, not up there'''~~		\|aka = Lancia Beta Montecarlo<br>Lancia Scorpion
	\|Production = ~~'''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''~~		\|Production = 1975-1982
	\|Class = ~~'''denote market class'''~~		\|Class = Sports Car
	\|Body Style = ~~'''how many doors+how many seats+what type of body'''~~		\|Body Style = 2-door [[RMR layout]] convertible<br>2-door [[RMR layout]] coupé
	\|Length = ~~'''length~~ - ~~type here'''~~		\|Length = 3810 mm (150 in)-3965 mm (156.1 in)
	\|Width = ~~'''Width~~ - ~~type here'''~~		\|Width = 1690 mm (66.5 in)-1696 mm (66.8 in)
	\|Height = ~~'''Height - type here'''~~		\|Height = 1190 mm (46.9 in)
	\|Wheelbase = ~~'''wheelbase - type here'''~~		\|Wheelbase = 2300 mm (90.6 in)
	\|Weight = ~~'''Weight~~ - ~~you get the point'''~~		\|Weight = 970 kg (2138 lb)-1075 kg (2370 lb)
	\|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''		\|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
	\|Engine = ~~'''engine'''~~		\|Engine = 2.0 litre (1995 cc) straight-4<br>1.7 litre (1756 cc) straight-4 (Scorpion)
	\|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm		\|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
	\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''		\|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
	\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''		\|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
	}}		}}
	'''~~Use~~ the ~~following MODEL TEMPLATE~~ as the ~~foundation for the Wikicars~~' ~~Model page:~~'''		The '''Lancia Montecarlo''' is a [[MR layout\|mid-engined]] [[sports car]] which was produced by [[Lancia]] in Italy from 1975 to 1982.

			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 1979 to 1982, simply as '''Lancia Montecarlos'''. In both cases Montecarlo was spelled as one word, unlike Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco. Both series were offered in [[Coupé]] and [[Spider]] versions, the latter featuring a unique roll-back manually operated targa style convertible top. A low-power version of the Spider, known as the [[Lancia Scorpion]], was sold in the United States during 1976 and 1977.

			Based on the prototype [[Abarth 030]], the Montecarlo was known as the X1/8 (later the X1/20) while in development, and was intended to be a Fiat-branded 'big brother' to the [[Fiat X1/9]]. It had a similar mid-engined layout, with a larger engine and roomier interior. The car was passed to Lancia, and was constructed by [[Pininfarina]], the original design company, in Turin, Italy.

	~~Start off with a brief Introduction~~ to ~~the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same Introduction text from the [[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]] page~~, ~~but rather paraphrase ideas relevant to grasp an overall scope of the [[automobile\|vehicle]]~~.		Total production amounted to 3,835 first series Beta Montecarlos, 1,940 second series Montecarlos and 1,801 US market Scorpions.

	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''.
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
			{{Lancia}}

	==External Links==		==External Links==

Red marquis at 14:34, 18 April 2009

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142.167.232.139 at 20:43, 17 April 2009

2009-04-17T20:43:11Z

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Not to be confused with Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Lancia Montecarlo
Manufacturer Lancia
Parent company Fiat Group
Also called Lancia Beta Montecarlo
Lancia Scorpion
Production 1975-1982
Class Sports car
Body style(s) 2-door convertible
2-door coupé
Layout RMR layout
Engine(s) 1995 cc straight-4
1756 cc straight-4 (Scorpion)
Wheelbase 2300 mm (90.6 in)[1]
Length 3810 mm (150 in)-3965 mm (156.1 in)
Width 1690 mm (66.5 in)-1696 mm (66.8 in)
Height 1190 mm (46.9 in)
Curb weight 970 kg (2138 lb)-1075 kg (2370 lb)
Related Lancia 037
Lancia Beta

Back
EngineThe Lancia Montecarlo is a mid-engined sports car which was produced by Lancia in Italy from 1975 to 1982.

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 1979 to 1982, simply as Lancia Montecarlos. [2] In both cases Montecarlo was spelled as one word, unlike Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco. Both series were offered in Coupé and Spider versions, the latter featuring a unique roll-back manually operated targa style convertible top. A low-power version of the Spider, known as the Lancia Scorpion, was sold in the United States during 1976 and 1977.

Based on the prototype Abarth 030, the Montecarlo was known as the X1/8 (later the X1/20) while in development, and was intended to be a Fiat-branded 'big brother' to the Fiat X1/9. It had a similar mid-engined layout, with a larger engine and roomier interior. The car was passed to Lancia, and was constructed by Pininfarina, the original design company, in Turin, Italy.

Total production amounted to 3,835 first series Beta Montecarlos, 1,940 second series Montecarlos and 1,801 US market Scorpions. [2]