Autobianchi Y10 - Second Series (1989-1992)

Second Series (1989-1992)

In February 1989, the Autobianchi Y10 presents the second series, characterized by slight but significant aesthetic touches and the interior, and affected by important changes in engines: As a result, the new range was born: "The privilege to evolve, remaining self- same "as he plays his TV advertising launch.

All models now have a new design wheel trims (except 4WD), white front indicators, rear lights (symmetrical and now the same for all versions), made in two colors: double reverse light-colored smoke, dual projector fog red, side lights and stop (double stranded) in red and blinkers smoked. Amber indicators disappear and with them a fashion hitherto held sway in the automotive field.

The Fire now has a new radiator grille, the look is not the poorest, the outer frame adorned with stainless steel since 1986 had been a legacy of top-range versions, but with a single colored grid, that is devoid of chrome baffature. Inside was changed back in the back seat, to the benefit of the load capacity of the trunk, making it more vertical and less padded, have changed the door panels, which now include the buttons at the bottom of the front electric windows (optional on Fire) and prepared for the speakers, but the bridge remains the most economical type, ie without the doors of compartments and drawers. Are also new fabric upholstery.

All new models have the instruments with new graphics, which is also much less "80" and, except Fire, steering wheel adjustable for height. The air conditioning now standard also provides internal recirculation function manually or, on request, a new digital climate control system, this time with electronic temperature control with display and "auto" for the maintenance of constant temperature.

The previous range including the Fire, the Fire LX, Touring, the Turbo and the special series, survives only version of Fire while all the other versions out of production and with them also the engine of 1050 cc, both in versions aspirated (Touring ) is in the turbocharged (Turbo). This engine is now replaced by the Fire of 1108 cm ³, which debuted in 1988 with the launch of the Fiat Tipo and that, in the case of Y10, is equipped with electronic fuel injection Single Point; characterized by a maximum power of 56 hp at 5500 revolutions / minute and a maximum torque of 88 Nm @ 3000 rpm/min, i.e. mans unpublished Fire LX, which reaches 156 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 13.9 seconds.