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1981 Lancia Beta Zagato Base

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1981 Lancia Beta Zagato – front Unverified
Photo: 1982 Lancia Zagato in white, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the Beta Spider (1975–1982); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1982 Lancia Zagato in white, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Lancia Beta Spider August 1979 1995cc by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: TC 24, Essen (TCE42830) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Lancia Beta Spider Right Side by Tony Harrison from Farnborough, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1975 Lancia Beta Spider S1 1600 (rear) - Flickr - tonylanciabeta by Tony Harrison from Farnborough, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato Base is a 108-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,880 MSRP.

It makes 108 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 114 lb-ft of torque.

The Beta Zagato measures 164.6 inches long on a 92.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,778 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeConvertible
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$11,880 ($42,475 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0L DOHC Inline-4
Displacement2 L
Horsepower108 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque114 lb-ft
Bore and Stroke84 x 90
Injection TypeFuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
Transmission5-speed Manual
1st Gear3.5
2nd Gear2.24
3rd Gear1.52
4th Gear1.15
5th Gear0.86
Dimensions & Weight
Length164.6 in
Width64.6 in
Height49.2 in
Wheelbase92.5 in
Curb Weight2,778 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

No NHTSA data available for the 1981 Lancia Beta Zagato.

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