Lancia Beta

Years1973–1984
Generations3
Total variants9
Body stylesSedan · Coupe
DesignerCentro Stile Fiat · Centro Stile Lancia under Piero Castagnero · Pininfarina
AssemblyItaly: Turin · Italy: Grugliasco · Italy: Milan · Spain: Pamplona
PredecessorLancia Fulvia
SuccessorPrisma

The Lancia Beta is a sedan and coupe model, produced 1973–1984, spanning 3 generations with 9 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Beta (1973-1982), Beta Spider (1973-1982) and Beta Coupé (1973-1984). Body styles across the Beta lineage span sedan and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Beta Spider (1973-1982) generation is the most extensively documented, with 4 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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How many generations does the Lancia Beta have?

The Lancia Beta has 3 generations with 9 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Lancia Beta produced?

The Lancia Beta has been produced 1973–1984. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Lancia Beta?

The Lancia Beta is available as Sedan, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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What would this actually cost you?

24,527Estimated total · €4,905 per year
  • Depreciation5,677
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Beta Spider (1973-1982)1973–1982108 hp10.2 s4€14k–€16k★ 3.0
Beta Coupé (1973-1984)1973–1984112 hp10.2 s3€13k–€15k★ 3.2