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   HISTORY OF THE BETA MONTECARLO        
                         
            The last member to join the Beta family was the Montecarlo. In 1970 Pininfarina had started to develop a mid-engined sportscar for Fiat, under the code name X1/8. This was the first time Pininfarina had undertaken the design of a complete vehicle rather than adapting a body to an existing chassis. The code name was changed to X1/20 in the following year but the style and layout of the car remained very much the same. The design evolved during the next 2 years, reaching its definite form in 1974. Pininfarina had worked closely with Abarth and consequently one prototype was fitted with an Abarth-prepared 3-litre V6 engine with a power output of 285bhp. This car, identified as the Abarth-Pininfarina 030, finished second to a Lancia Stratos in the Giro d'Italia in 1974 (its first competition!).  
                         
            The first oil crisis in 1973 made Fiat decide to market the new car through the Lancia network and utilise the 2-litre engine from the Beta. For the first time ever, in addition to designing and styling the new car, Pininfarina was also to build it. The name chosen was Beta Montecarlo, to commemorate Lancia's 3rd victory in this most prestigious rally, gained by the Stratos in 1975. The new car was formally introduced at the Geneva motor show in March 1975. The right hand drive version only went on sale in the UK in March 1977.  
                         
         
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            The new car had a somewhat mixed reception from the motoring press after its launch. The road holding and handling gained high praise, with comments such as "formidable" being used to describe it. The ride was also considered very good, comfortable and absorbent. Straight-line performance was rated as acceptable, particularly for a 2 litre car weighing over a ton. Some testers thought that greater power would have been more in keeping with the character of the car and certainly could have been matched by its roadholding and handling. A more serious criticism put forward was that the front brakes locked up far too easily on wet roads. With most of the weight over the rear wheels and with servo-assistance only to the front brakes, the forward weight transference under braking was insufficient to maintain good front wheel grip.  
                         
            About a year after its introduction in Europe, a version of the Montecarlo was produced for the American market, called Lancia Scorpion. The American car used the emission-controlled 1800 unit with a catalytic converter, resulting in a maximum power output of only 81bhp SAE at 5,900rpm. Other changes were the addition of heavier bumpers and the use of circular headlamps. The combination of the reduced power and the increased weight limited the performance of the car to a max. speed of 112mph and a 0-60mph acceleration of about 11 seconds. Consequently, sales of the Scorpion was disappointing and after only a year, imports to the US ended in 1977.  
                         
            In 1978 production of the Montecarlo was suspended, most likely because Pininfarina's limited production capacity was to be concentrated on the production of the more expensive and profitable Lancia Gamma Coupe (while sales of the Montecarlo and Scorpion were lower than expected). This pause in production gave Lancia and Pininfarina the opportunity to make changes, resulting in the second series Montecarlo which was launched at the Geneva motor show in March 1980. The most significant changes were:  
              Removing the servo-assistance to the front brakes      
              Increasing the disc brake size on all 4 wheels        
              Using the 14inch alloy wheels of the Beta Coupe (to be able to increase the disc size)  
              Widening the front and rear track by 10mm        
              Adding electronic ignition to increase torque to 17,4kgm at 3,400rpm    
              Reducing the weight to 970kg        
              Revising the front grille, mirrors and badging      
            However, production of the second series ended in 1981, only six years after the model was introduced. Right-hand-drive versions reached the UK in May 1981 and remained on sale until the summer of 1983.  
                         
            The total numbers of each series/type is listed below. The spider version of the car had a canvas roof designed and patented by Pininfarina - it was a clever design where the roof was rolled up and stored in the roll bar, above the rear window. The operation is easy and the roof can be removed in under 5 seconds.  
         
 
             
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
               
 
       
   BETA MONTECARLOS IN NEW ZEALAND        
                         
            A limited number of new Beta Montecarlos was imported into New Zealand by Ateco Ltd (Previously Azzuro Cars). Most of these were the second series model. Unfortunately, due to market prices in Australia being higher than in New Zealand, a few of these original New Zealand cars have been exported across the Tasman Sea. All other cars were imported from overseas. We currently have in the country:  
                         
            3 Scorpions        
              1978 137ASO*0100533   USA Converted to 037 replica Not a LRNZ member  
              1977 137ASO*0100559   USA LHD - Soft top - Solid butresses    
              ? 137ASO*0101598   USA LHD - Soft top - Glass butresses Not a LRNZ member  
            11 First series Montecarlos        
              1977 137ASO*0002031   Germany LHD - Coupe - Solid butresses Not a LRNZ member  
              1977 137ASO*0003022   UK RHD - Soft top - Glass butresses    
              1978 137ASO*0003042   UK RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses    
              1977 137ASO*0003076   UK Being converted to 037 replica Not a LRNZ member  
              1978 137ASO*0003105   UK RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses Not a LRNZ member  
              1978 137ASO*0003254   NZ new RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses    
              1978 137ASO*0003287   ? RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses    
              1978 137ASO*0003355   Hong Kong RHD - Soft top - Glass butresses    
              1978 137ASO*0003633   Bahrein LHD - Coupe - Solid butresses Not a LRNZ member  
              ? 137ASO*0003772   Singapore Being converted to 037 replica    
              1978 137ASO*0003846   NZ new RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses Not a LRNZ member  
            8 Second series Montecarlos        
              1985 137ASO*0005051   South Africa RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses    
              1981 137ASO*0005434   Singapore RHD - Soft top - Glass butresses Not a LRNZ member  
              1982 137ASO*0005627   NZ new RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses    
              1982 137ASO*0005652   South Africa RHD - Soft top - Glass butresses    
              1982 137ASO*0005657   NZ new RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses Not a LRNZ member  
              1982 137ASO*0005658   NZ new RHD - Coupe - Glass butresses    
              1982 137ASO*0005760   UK RHD - Soft top - Glass butresses    
              1984 137ASO*0005866   UK RHD - Soft top - Glass butresses    
                         
            Another 4 Montecarlos used to be in the country:        
              One first series came from the USA and was exported to Australia    
              137AS00005431 was an original NZ car (2nd series/silver) and was scrapped     
              137AS00005659 was an original NZ car (2nd series/blue) and was exported to Australia  
              137AS00005660 was an original NZ car (2nd series/silver) and was exported to Australia  
                         
            A detailed list of Montecarlos currently in New Zealand is shown below.    
                         
  Allan carter 01,Allan carter 01
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1978 SCORPION  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0000533  
                    COLOUR Martini livery  
                    INTERIOR ?  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Double bubble  
                    REAR QUARTER Solid butresses  
                    RHD/LHD LHD converted to RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from the USA  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS Converted to an 037  
                    CURRENT OWNER Allan & Alex Carter  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1977 SCORPION  
                    CHASSIS NO 137AS0*0000559  
                    COLOUR original/current Metallic Blue/Red  
                    INTERIOR Brown vinyl  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Soft top  
                    REAR QUARTER Solid butresses  
                    RHD/LHD LHD intended to be converted to RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from the USA in 1991  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Stored - needs restoration  
                    MODIFICATIONS ?  
                    CURRENT OWNER Donovan Hoar  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
  Onno 03
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1977 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137AS0*0002031  
                    COLOUR original/current Metallic Blue/Red  
                    INTERIOR Red Fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Solid butresses  
                    RHD/LHD LHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from Germany  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Stored - needs restoration  
                    MODIFICATIONS    
                    CURRENT OWNER Allan & Alex Carter  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1977 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0003022  
                    COLOUR Metallic Blue  
                    INTERIOR Red Fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Soft top  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from the UK in 1979  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 4  
                    CONDITION Stored - needs restoration  
                    MODIFICATIONS Second series mirrors  
                      Fiat Engine  
                    CURRENT OWNER Ralph Roden  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1978 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0003042  
                    COLOUR original/current Silver/Red  
                    INTERIOR Stripped  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses with air intakes  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from the UK in 1987  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 1  
                    CONDITION Race car  
                    MODIFICATIONS Fibre glass boot lid, doors and and engine cover  
                      Fiat Croma engine  
                    CURRENT OWNER John Boyd  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1977 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0003076  
                    COLOUR Red  
                    INTERIOR Brown vinyl  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Soft top  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from the UK in 1988  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Currently being converted to 037 replica  
                    MODIFICATIONS    
                    CURRENT OWNER Allan & Alex Carter  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                     
                    YEAR & SERIES 1978 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137AS0*0003254  
                    COLOUR Silver  
                    INTERIOR Red  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN New Zealand new  
          No Photo available   NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 4  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS ?  
                    CURRENT OWNER Nic Norman  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1978 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137AS0*0003287  
                    COLOUR Blue Celeste  
                    INTERIOR Brown fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN New Zealand new  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 6  
                    CONDITION Very original  
                    MODIFICATIONS ?  
                    CURRENT OWNER Shane Hutton  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1978 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0003355  
                    COLOUR original/current Gold/Blue Celeste  
                    INTERIOR original/current Gold fabric/Black & tan leather  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Soft top & Doube bubble hard top  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from Hong Kong in 1987  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 5  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS 4-2-1 performance exhaust  
                      DCNF44 Weber downdraught carburettors  
                      Brake booster removed  
                      Fiat Uno Turbo discs at the front  
                      Koni Suspension  
                      Pertronix electronic ignition  
                      Alarm, immobiliser, central locking  
                    CURRENT OWNER Onno le Roy  
                         
                         
                         
                         
  S3600010
 
                     
                    YEAR & SERIES 1978 FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0003633  
                    COLOUR original/current Metallic blue/grey  
                    INTERIOR Red  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Solid butresses  
                    RHD/LHD LHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from Bahrein  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 9  
                    CONDITION Stored - needs restoration  
                    MODIFICATIONS Alquati manifold  
                    CURRENT OWNER Allan & Alex Carter  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
  Paul Allerby 02
 
                YEAR & SERIES FIRST SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0003772  
                    COLOUR White  
                    INTERIOR Red leather  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Probably imported from Singapore  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 6  
                    CONDITION Currently being converted to 037 replica  
                    CURRENT OWNER Nick Watson  
                    LOCATION Timaru  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1985 SECOND SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0005051  
                    COLOUR Metallic Blue  
                    INTERIOR Grey fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from South Africa  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS ?  
                    CURRENT OWNER Doug Cleverly  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1982 SECOND SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0005627  
                    COLOUR original/current Silver/Mercedes Brilliant Silver  
                    INTERIOR Black leather/grey fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN New Zealand new  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 8  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS DCNF40 Weber downdraught carburettors  
                      Quad headlight kit  
                    CURRENT OWNER Geoff Tie  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                    Note - this car was in a car museum in Dunedin for a few years  
                         
                         
                         
                         
 
 
                YEAR & SERIES 1982 SECOND SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0005652  
                    COLOUR original/current Red  
                    INTERIOR Red fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Soft top  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN Imported from South Africa  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS ?  
                    CURRENT OWNER Hugh Davidson  
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
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                YEAR & SERIES 1982 SECOND SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0005657  
                    COLOUR Red  
                    INTERIOR Grey fabric  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN New Zealand new  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 2  
                    CONDITION Stored - needs restoration  
                    MODIFICATIONS ?  
                    CURRENT OWNER Allan & Alex Carter  
                         
                         
                         
                       
                     
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
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                YEAR & SERIES 1982 SECOND SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0005658  
                    COLOUR original/current Red/White Martini  
                    INTERIOR Grey  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Coupe  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN New Zealand new  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 6  
                    CONDITION Excellent  
                    MODIFICATIONS Guy Croft worked Head  
                      Dual Dellorto 45mm sidedraught, extractors  
                      Billsteins all round  
                      Wilwood 4 pots and rotors all round  
                      15" x 6" wheels  
                      FIA Rollcage,seats and 6pt harness.  
                      137HP at the wheels  
                    CURRENT OWNER Ken Walkerden  
                    Note - This car participated in the Targa Tasmania in 2004  
                         
                         
                         
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                YEAR & SERIES 1982 SECOND SERIES  
                    CHASSIS NO 137ASO*0005760  
                    COLOUR original/current Red  
                    INTERIOR Cream  
                    SOFT TOP/COUPE Soft top  
                    REAR QUARTER Glass butresses  
                    RHD/LHD RHD  
                    ORIGIN UK  
                    NUMBER OF NZ OWNERS 1  
                    CONDITION Under restoration  
                    MODIFICATIONS Guy Croft worked Head  
                      Redline fuel management and injection  
                      Lowered  
                      Wilwood 4 pots and rotors all round  
                      Low profile tyres  
                    CURRENT OWNER Robert Hillier  
                         
                         
                         
                         
         
 
             
  MODIFICATIONS AND RESTORATION DATA        
                         
                         
                         
            Headlights switched from a relay        
              The head lights of the montecarlo are originally wired through  the switch on the steering column. First of all this will result in very poor lighting levels because significant voltage drop will occur before the power reaches the light bulb. Secondly, it may result in a burned out column stalk switch. It is highly recommended to rewire the system so that the column stalk switch only switches a relay that in turn switches on the headlights (with a direct feed from the battery).  
            Electric windows switched from a relay        
              Similar to the headlights, the  electrical windows are originally wired through the switches on the mid console. First of all this will result in very poorly operating windows because significant voltage drop will occur before the power reaches the motor. Secondly, it may result in a burned out switch. It is highly recommended to rewire the system so that the switch only switches a relay that in turn activates the motor (with a direct feed from the battery).  
            Electronic ignition        
              The series 1 model still has a distributor with contact breaker points and a condenser. To increase horsepower, fuel economy, spark plug life AND to save you from having to adjust the points regularly, it is recommended to install an electronic system that fits within the distributor. Autopia (refer to the link page) provides such a system - the Pertronix Ignitor is a solid state electronic ignition system which features easy installation and fits entirely inside the distributor. It is magnetically triggered, replaces points and test results show that the ignitor delivers twice the voltage of a points based system to the spark plugs. The Ignitor operates within a ¼ degree timing accuracy at peak efficiency throughout your entire rev range.  
            Downdraft 45DCOE or sidedraft 44DCNF Webers on new inlet manifold and large airbox  
              The standard 34DATR carburettor on the montecarlo is simply not powerful enough to use the engine's power to its full potential. The car can easily be upgraded to 40mm, 44mm or even 45mm downdraft or sidedraft carburettors. This will result in much more torque on an engine which is notoriously torquey already. Note the downdraft model will be easier to install because the side draft models may require modification to the bulkhead. The montehospital in the UK can provide the necessary accessories to make this modification. Improving the breathing of the engine is recommended too - K&N filters are probably the best replacement. Adding a push button on the dash, activating the electric fuel pump will be recommended with this conversion, to overcome the adverse effect of the fuel evaporating from the fuel chamber (when parked for a few days). Prior to starting, the fuel pump can then be activated to refill the carburetors. Alternatively the safety device that will prevent the pump from running when there is no oil pressure can be disconnected from the relay on the bulkhead (adjacent the alternator - only 1 wire needs to be disconnected). Note it is not recommended to deactivate this safety feature because it is designed to prevent the engine catching fire in case of an accident.  
            4-2-1 exhaust manifold        
              The original exhaust manifold is a heavy lump of cast iron which, because of the short interconnected exhaust channels, will create interference between the different cylinders. This will result in a significant loss in power. For fast road use, it is recommended to change the system to a 4-2-1 exhaust manifold. This will result in more torque.  
            Upgrading of brakes        
              One of the downsides of the 1st series montecarlo, is the poorly designed brake system. The original design included a brake servo to the front brakes only. Because of the light nose, this resulted in locking front wheels in wet conditions (!). It is highly recommended to remove the servo (and remove the excess piping to improve the bleeding process!) and upgrade the front discs to a larger (and ventilated) type. For normal road use the Fiat Uno Turbo discs provide a good option and it will keep the parts within the Fiat group. Alternatively, the entire system can be upgraded but this will be expensive. The montehospital again is a good source of information and parts.  
         
 
             
                         
                         
                         
            Double round headlights        
              Some people do not like the square headlights on the montecarlo. Others simply do not wish to spend the money on obtaining the originals which have become expensive and difficult to find. One can remove the original lights and insert a custom built light box which includes 2 round Hella headlights. The result is a more aggressive looking montecarlo with improved light levels. The kit is available from Omicron in the UK.  
                         
         
 
             
                         
                         
            Rear bumper         
              Bumpers will crack over time and since the material goes brittal, welding is not an option. Shipping a new bumper from the UK (Montehospital) is expensive, consequently Onno le Roy had a mould taken of the original bumper, by a professional boat builder. Stainless brackets were added for longevity.  
            Front bumper         
              Similar to the rear bumper, Onno le Roy is planning on having a mould taken of the front bumper.  
            Exterior trim finish/colour        
              Black plastic - front grilles and rear grilles  
              Black anodised - metal side strip under the window and rear buttresses  
              Dark grey - Dupont Stock code DS023 (New Zealand paint code)  
                Bumpers, noseband, bonnet grilles, side grilles and caps (spider) or roof band (coupe)  
                Horizontal and vertical faces of the area under the rear glass butresses  
                Side stripe over the doors and area under the doors (sills)  
            Interior trim finish/colour        
              The following finishes I found on the internet. Note these are not NZ paint codes and I have not verified the quality of this information  
                Plasti-cote 1543 Charcoal Gray M  
                SEM 39263 Dark Titanium Metallic  
            Re-galvanising the cooling pipes or upgrading to stainless steel    
              The steel cooling pipes connecting the engine with the radiator (located in the nose of the car) will rust out over time. It is recommended to remove them and have them re-galvanised. Alternatively new pipes can be fabricated (or purchased from the montehospital) but it should be noted the diameter of the existing pipe is a size that is not available on the market - you will have to go for a slightly smaller diameter (larger will not fit in the cavity under the car).   
            Dashboard           
              Be very careful when removing the dashboard. The plastic will have gone brittle over the years and removing it may damage it. The Montehospital has produced a replacement part. Onno le Roy successfully made a new piece for the dashboard part facing the passenger seat, using styrofoam and fibreglass. The unit is identical to the original and much stronger.  
                         
               
 
       
   LITERATURE        
                         
            LANCIA BETA - GOLD PORTFOLIO     Lancia Beta Gold Portfolio.jpg
 
 
              Brooklands Books   ISBN 1 85520 195X black/white - 172 pages  
              Overview of the entire Beta range, including the Montecarlo. Road tests, specifications, etc.  
                         
                         
            LANCIA BETA - A COLLECTOR'S GUIDE     Lancia Beta Gold Portfolio.jpg
 
 
              Motor Racing Publications Ltd   ISBN 0 947981 62 4 black/white - 128 pages  
              Overview of the entire Beta range, including the Montecarlo    
                         
                      Lancia Beta Gold Portfolio.jpg
 
 
            LANCIA O37 - THE DEVELOPMENT & RALLY HISTORY OF A WORLD CHAMPION (listed here until O37 page is set up)  
              Veloce Publishing Ltd   ISBN 9 781845 840761 colour - 221 pages  
              Overview of the entire Beta range, including the Montecarlo    
                         
                         
            ARTICLES ON THE WEB        
              New Zealand Classic Car   http://www.classiccar.co.nz/articles/brio-trio-fiat-bertone-x1-9-lancia-montecarlo-ferrari-308gt  
                         
               
 
       
   TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS        
                         
             1ST SERIES        
             Engine Type Transverse mid mounted 4 in line (just before rear axle)  
                Capacity 1995cc    
                Bore x Stroke 84 x 90mm    
                Max power/rpm 120bhp/6000    
                Max torque/rpm 16.8kgm/3400    
                Compression ratio 8.9:1      
                Carburettor Weber 34DATR2/200    
             Transmission Rear wheel drive, fully synchronised 5 speed manual  
             Front suspension Independent by McPherson Struts, lower arm and stay rod  
                  Coil spring and anti-roll bar    
             Rear suspension Independent by McPherson Struts, lower wishbones with adjustable links  
                  Coil spring and anti-roll bar    
             Brakes   Servo assisted split circuit (servo to front wheels) 4x227mm discs  
             Wheel type and size Alloy 5 1/2 J 13    
             Tyres   185/70HR13    
             Dimension Wheelbase 2300mm    
                Front track 1412mm    
                Rear track 1456mm    
                Length 3813mm    
                Width 1696mm    
                Height 1190mm    
                Kerb weight 1040kg    
                         
             Maximum speed 120mph    
             0-100 km/h 9.3 sec    
             0-400m   16.0 sec    
               0-1000m   30.2 sec    
                         
             SCORPION (changes to Series 1 indicated in blue)  
             Engine Type Transverse mid mounted 4 in line (just before rear axle)  
                Capacity 1756cc    
                Bore x Stroke 84 x 79.2mm    
                Max power/rpm 81bhp/5900    
                Max torque/rpm 12.3kgm/3200    
                Compression ratio 8.0:1      
                Carburettor Weber Twin Choke    
                Exhaust  Emission control system with catalytic converter  
             Transmission Rear wheel drive, fully synchronised 5 speed manual  
             Suspension  McPherson Struts    
             Brakes   4 discs (with servo to the fornt brakes for series 1)  
             Dimension Wheelbase 2300mm    
                Front track 1412mm    
                Rear track 1456mm    
                Length 3965mm    
                Width 1696mm    
                Height 1190mm    
                Kerb weight 1075kg    
                         
             2ND SERIES (changes to Series 1 indicated in red)  
             All as per 1st series, except:        
             Engine Max torque/rpm 17.4kgm/3400    
                Compression ratio 9.35:1    
                Carburettor Weber 34DATR4/250    
             Brakes   Non assisted split circuit (servo to front wheels) 4x251mm discs  
             Wheel type and size Alloy 5 1/2 J 14    
             Tyres   185/65HR14    
             Dimension Front track 1422mm    
                Rear track 1466mm    
                Kerb weight 970kg    
                         
             Maximum speed 121mph    
             0-100 km/h 9.3 sec    
             0-400m   16.5 sec    
             0-1000m   30.7 sec