After Lancia’s bad dream with corroded Betas and an original tormented by grabby brakes, the back drive, mid-engined Montecarlo was revitalized briefly series.
Tried 6.6.81
Another grille from the Lancia Delta, recently coated back supports and amended combinations finished the Montecarlo’s superficial changes, while the brakes were no longer servoed except for utilized bigger circles. Electronic start and a mechanical fuel siphon changed the mid-mounted, cross over four-chamber motor, which held its single downdraught carburettor.
In spite of unaltered power, the new Montecarlo took 1.4sec from the first’s 0-60mph time because of somewhat more force, better tires and a 27kg weight drop. In-gear push dazzled, as well. The very much separated proportions could be traded rapidly through the weighty gearbox. Brakes were a lot more amicable than previously, yet blurred with rehashed stops. Intrinsic understeer could be cajoled into harmless takeoff oversteer, and body roll was insignificant notwithstanding a genuinely lenient ride.
Wind commotion approved of the texture rooftop stowed, yet motor whip and gearbox whimper entered the retrimmed lodge because of restricted soundproofing. While perceivability was great and the seating position comfortable in general, limited aft seat development and a proper directing section pained taller drivers.
Cost £8350 Engine 4 cyls in line, 1995cc, petroleum Power 120bhp at 6000rpm Torque 126lb ft at 3400rpm 0-60mph 8.6sec 0-100mph 29.7sec Standing quarter mile 16.4sec at 82mph Top speed 120mph Economy 25mpg
What occurred straightaway…
Creation finished in 1981. Regardless of unloading the spooky ‘Beta’ prelude from its name, Mk2 Montecarlos sold less than the Mk1. The Montecarlo supported both a turbocharged Group 5 perseverance racer and the 037 Group B rally vehicle, winning the 1983 WRC constructors’ title over the Audi Quattro.