Beta
Berlina introduced with
1438,
1592 or
Coupe announced, but launch held back
due to oil crisis.
Jul 1973
RHD
Berlina introduced in UK with same choice
of engines.
Sep 1973
Beta
Coupe introduced with more powerful versions of the
1592 cc (108 bhp vs 100 bhp) or
1756 cc (120 bhp vs 110 bhp)
engines, and higher final drive ratio.
Mar 1974
Beta
Spider introduced in Geneva, with choice of
1592 cc
or
1756 cc engines as fitted to
Coupe.
Sep 1974
RHD
Coupe introduced in UK, only available with
1592 cc
engine.
Nov 1974
1300Berlina (1297 cc) introduced in Turin,
along with a
Berlina powered by liquid petroleum gas.
Mar 1975
HPE (High Performance Estate/Executive)
stationwagon
introduced in Geneva, with choice of
1592 or
1756 cc
engines (identical power output to
Berlina),
Montecarlo
introduced with
1995 cc engine.
May 1975
LHD(NA)
Berlina and
Coupe released in US with catalyst-equipped
1756 cc engine. Not sold in California.
Second-series LHD(NA) cars released in US with
1995 cc
engines, producing 87 bhp in catalyst-equipped form. LHD(NA)
Spider released in US as Lancia
Zagato.
