95-583: Y10 may refer to: Autobianchi Y10 , a city car manufactured by the Italian automaker Fiat from 1985 to 1996 LNER Class Y10 , a class of 0-4-0 geared steam locomotives built by Sentinel Waggon Works LNER Class Y10 (Wheatley) , a class of 0-4-0 steam tender locomotives of the North British Railway Shanghai Y-10 , a four engined commercial passenger jet aircraft developed in
190-534: A debt restructuring that would require the family to sell its stake in the company. The agreement was made after Pininfarina's value dropped 67% during 2008, with a market capitalization of about €36 million. It had total debt of €598 million at the end of November. Of that amount, €555 million was the subject of the debt restructuring agreement that was agreed on with a consortium of banks. Pincar, Pininfarina's family holding company, announced on 24 March 2009 that it had hired investment bank Leonardo & Co. to find
285-644: A 30 million euros fee paid to Pininfarina. On 25 June 2013, the last Volvo C70 was produced and the Uddevalla assembly plant was closed. Although Pininfarina rarely gave credit to individuals, many of the designers of the past have become known. That policy seems to have changed in recent years. As of 2021, Pininfarina had more than 700 employees. Pininfarina designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests prototypes and production vehicles under contract for other automakers. As of 10 December 2011, Pininfarina announced it would end all mass automotive production with
380-530: A 76% stake in the holding company Pincar for 25.3 million euros. The Indian company will offer the same price for the remaining stock. In addition to buying stock, Mahindra will invest 20 million euros in Pininfarina and provide a guarantee to creditors of 114.5 million euros. On 10 December 2011, Pininfarina announced it would end all automotive production. In truth, production ended in November 2010 with
475-596: A Brazilian-built motor of 1,049 cc (64 cu in), which was also used in the Brazilian Fiat Uno . This has a maximum power of 56 hp (41 kW) at 5850 rpm and maximum torque of 81.4 N⋅m (60 lb⋅ft) at 3000 rpm, and was developed from Fiat's Lampredi-designed four-cylinder that originally equipped the Fiat 127 . The Touring is externally identical to the Y10 Fire, aside from
570-527: A Fire engine 1,100-cubic-centimetre (67 cu in) Single Point Injection of LX (i.e., the Selectronic automatic transmission has a continuously variable relationships with the electromagnetic clutch – not hydraulic like the Fiat Uno Selecta), in reaches a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 15 seconds. The CVT transmission
665-404: A French financier, and Ratan Tata , head of India's Tata Group conglomerate, who already announced their plans to invest, would together invest €100 million. Funding would come through the sale of stock to other investors. The Pininfarina family was willing to reduce its share from 55% to 30%, which would still be enough to secure a controlling interest. On 31 December 2008, Pininfarina announced
760-444: A belt line from the base of the hood rising gradually as it approaches the lower edge of the tailgate, delimited by the wrap-around taillights. The Y10 was offered only with a three-door body with relatively large doors, offering easy access even for rear passengers. The tailgate was on a nearly vertical plane, hinged to make it more practical to access the luggage compartment by shifting the point of rotation eleven centimeters towards
855-480: A button on the dash, and a complex and modern electro-pneumatic system allowed, four-wheel drive off, leaving firm transmission shaft and rear axle shafts, the pull was inserted by pressing the button, the engine is running and the car is stopped or at least at speeds below 55 km/h (34 mph), where the traction was inserted over this speed, the wheel would fit only slowing below 55 km/h (34 mph) and also to prevent accumulation of ice, mud or snow clogging
950-511: A buyer for its 50.6% stake in Pininfarina per the debt restructuring agreement reached in December. In a statement released on 15 February 2012, the company said its debt repayment date had been extended to 2018, from 2015. And that the company would take advantage of interest rates "significantly lower than [current] market rates". Pininfarina will remain under the control of the Pininfarina family. Pininfarina also saw its net revenue increase by
1045-518: A corporation, Società anonima Carrozzeria Pinin Farina headquartered in Turin, Italy, at 107 Corso Trapani. During the 1930s, the company built bodies for Lancia , Alfa Romeo , Isotta Fraschini , Hispano-Suiza , Fiat , Cadillac , and Rolls-Royce . With its close relationship with Lancia, the pioneer of the monocoque in automobile design, Farina became the first coachbuilder to build bodies for
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#17327824903811140-479: A digital clock. The engine remained the same, the naturally aspirated 1049 cc four. Y10 Turbo : The Y10 Turbo (similar to the Touring) offered standard front electric windows, central locking and an internal digital clock. It had an improved finish from previous models with better plastic assembled products. Some models offered rear electric windows, digital clima-control and Alcantara interior. Y10 4WD : At
1235-548: A fabric "Missonato" velvet stripe, and the carpet was coordinated with the exterior colour. To make this version recognizable, on the back part of the side, halfway between the rib and the rear window, the Missoni mark was applied. In February 1989, the Autobianchi Y10 presented the second series, characterized by minor revisions in the interior and to the engine. All models now had: newly designed wheel trims (except
1330-537: A full-sized wind tunnel was completed. The project was started in 1966. When it opened, it was the first wind tunnel with the ability to test full-sized cars in Italy and one of the first in the world with this ability. For example, GM 's full-sized wind tunnel did not open until 1980. The 1980s started a period of expansion for Pininfarina. In 1982, the company opened "Pininfarina Studi e Ricerche" in Cambiano . It
1425-537: A line of outdoor furniture. In April 2008, after three years of serious losses totaling 115 million euros at the end of 2007, Pininfarina made the first of several moves to raise capital and restructure its enormous debt: On 29 April 2008 Pininfarina announced Piero Ferrari , Alberto Bombassei (chairman of Brembo ), and the Marsiaj family (founders of the Sabelt seatbelt company), would join with Vincent Bolloré ,
1520-464: A little safe in the cockpit, for the transport of any personal objects. Designed for women, at the time of its launch it had a planned annual production limited to 300, priced at 24 million lire. In 1992 the Y10 underwent a facelift, with changes to the interior and the exterior. The front end received a new grille, and was more compact; but also more in keeping with the style of the latest Lancia vehicles,
1615-437: A lower-priced Y10 Fire entry model while adding equipment to the rest of the range. Technically speaking, according to an official communique from the time of introduction, the model names were to be written in lower-caps ("Y10 fire, touring, turbo"). All versions came with a five speed gearbox, front-wheel drive , a front transverse engine , a MacPherson strut suspension and a front and rear rigid "omega" axle. Y10 Fire
1710-542: A maximum power of 50 hp (37 kW), sufficient to allow the LX to reach 150 km/h (93 mph), the Selectronic to reach 145 km/h (90 mph) and i 4WD to reach 142 km/h (88 mph). The catalyzed version of the GT i.e. had a 1,297-cubic-centimetre (79 cu in) engine with a maximum power of 72 hp (53 kW), which allowed a top speed of 172 km/h (107 mph). Y10 Mia The Y10 Mia introduced
1805-508: A maximum power of 85 hp (63 kW) at 5750 rpm and maximum torque of 122.6 N⋅m (90 lb⋅ft) at 2750 rpm. Compared to the naturally aspirated 1050 in the Touring, it was distinguished by sodium filled exhaust valves, electric fuel pump, and a Magneti Marelli electronic ignition "Digiplex". It boasted a Turbocharging system from Formula 1 in miniature with intercooler, bypass valve, and thermostatic valve. This version had
1900-580: A maximum torque of 88 N⋅m (65 lb⋅ft; 9 kg⋅m) at 3000 rpm – i.e. the Fire LX, could reach 156 km/h (97 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 13.9 seconds. The Y10 was withdrawn from sale on the British market at the end of 1991, by which time Lancia sales were in steep decline, not helped by the recession . Just over two years later Lancia withdrew from Britain completely. Y10 GT i.e. : The 1050 turbo engine
1995-431: A million. In 2013 Pininfarina managed a net profit with an operating loss of 8.2 million euros but a net profit of 32.9 million euros from a one-time gain of approximately 45 million euros. Mahindra Group , owner of Indian automobile company Mahindra & Mahindra agreed to buy Italian car designer Pininfarina SpA in a deal worth about 168 million euros. Mahindra group, together with affiliate Tech Mahindra , has
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#17327824903812090-484: A new lease agreement was announced, this new agreement will run from 1 January 2014 until the end of 2016. A joint venture between Pininfarina S.p.A. and Volvo Car Corporation began in 2003. Volvo and Pininfarina S.p.A. have agreed to terminate the joint venture agreement regarding Pininfarina Sverige AB and its operations in Uddevalla , Sweden. As of 31 December 2011, the termination of this agreement would result in
2185-587: A place at the entrance to the exhibition to display the two new creations. The managers of the Grand Palais said of the display, "the devil Pinin Farina", but to the press and the public, it was the successful "Turin coachbuilder's anti-salon". At the end of 1945, the Cisitalia 202 Coupé was designed. An elegantly proportioned design with a low hood, it is the car that usually is given credit for establishing Pinin Farina's reputation. The Pinin Farina design
2280-489: A polished tail pipe. This model was larger than the other versions and quieter on the inside. It had an unusual wheel design with some models being equipped with metric wheels size 340mm ( in between 13 and 14 inches) and sportier seats as well as different molding and wrapping, plus more analog instruments including a Turbo pressure gauge. In 1986, new versions were added and some of them were less expensive. The range included models from Fire, Fire LX, Touring and Turbo. All had
2375-470: A relatively high level of trim for its market segment, the Y10 featured a new rear rigid axle suspension design (called Omega axle), subsequently shared with the facelifted Fiat Panda . In spite of its short overall length, the Y10 had a drag coefficient of just 0.31. Production totaled approximately 850,000 in the first seven years, in spite of being a pricier, more niche-oriented product than its Fiat siblings. In addition to unique style and luxurious trim,
2470-714: A rent per year for six years renewable. The Grugliasco sale did not include an adjacent structure that houses the wind tunnel. Opened in 1986 to build Cadillac Allante bodies for General Motors, the same year Pininfarina was first listed on the Stock Exchange in Milan. Automotive production ended at San Giorgio with the conclusion of the Ford production in July 2010 and the Alfa Romeo production in November 2010. Following
2565-635: A replacement for the fifteen-year-old A112. It lost out for the title of European Car of the Year for 1986 to the Ford Scorpio . The A112 remained on sale, alongside the Y10, almost to the end of 1986. The Y10 was sold under the Autobianchi marque in Italy, Portugal, France, and Japan. In most other markets it was sold under the Lancia marque. In Portugal it remained an Autobianchi until 1989, and
2660-483: A second version, called Fila 2 whose body was painted black, this time excluding hubcaps, bumpers and front grille. The strip that ran along the side wall was white and red as was the interior's fabric. Y10 Martini : The Y10 Martini released a few months following the first edition of Fila, arrived at dealerships in June 1987. Made to celebrate the sporting association with Martini & Rossi, which for decades connected
2755-419: A top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph) and accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 9.5 seconds. It was externally recognizable by the presence of a red piping on the bumpers, for the adhesive band at the base of the side with the writing Turbo, larger bumpers at the front to accommodate the intercooler, and at the rear to accommodate the transversal exhaust backbox exclusive to this model with
2850-463: Is absolutely up to you." In 1958, upon leaving for a world tour, Farina added, "In my family, we inherit our legacies from live people–not from the dead." In 1961, at 68, "Pinin" Farina formally turned his firm over to his son, Sergio, and his son-in-law, Renzo Carli. The same year, the President of Italy formally authorized the change of Farina's last name to Pininfarina, and the business took on
2945-416: Is characterized by: a red border that frames the front grill, by an adhesive strip with the mark of identification which runs through the lower edge of the side, by original hubcaps (optional alloy wheels), and chrome tailpipe. The instrumentation as well as for the previous Turbo, is more complete and sporty. Y10 Fire LX i.e. (and Selectronic version): The new Y10 Fire LX i.e. was recognized externally by
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3040-604: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Autobianchi Y10 The Autobianchi Y10 is a supermini and economy car manufactured from 1985 to 1995 and marketed under the Lancia brand in most export markets (as Lancia Y10 ). The car was manufactured at Fiat's Autobianchi plant in Desio , Milan until 1992 and after that in Arese , near Alfa Romeo's plants. In addition to
3135-525: Is registered and publicly traded on the Milan Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana . When automobile designer and builder Battista "Pinin" Farina broke away from his brother's coachbuilding firm, Stabilimenti Farina , in 1928, he founded "Carrozzeria Pinin Farina" with financial help from his wife's family and Vincenzo Lancia . That first year, the firm employed eighteen and built 50 automobile bodies. On 22 May 1930 papers were filed to become
3230-821: The Cadillac Allanté . The Allanté project led to the building of the San Giorgio factory in 1985. In 1996, Mitsubishi entered into talks for Pininfarina to build their new compact SUV, the Pajero , in Italy. While Mitsubishi recognized Pininfarina's expertise in design and engineering, the reason for choosing them was that manufacturing costs were half of those in Germany. After entering into an agreement in 1996, Pininfarina purchased an industrial site at Bairo Canavese near Turin , Italy. in April 1997, Bairo Canavese
3325-828: The Ferrari Mythos , were concept cars , although several have become production models, including the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti and Ferrari F50 . A recent privately commissioned custom example was the Ferrari P4/5 of 2006, a one-car change to the exterior design of the Enzo Ferrari according to the client's specifications. Its design began in September 2005 with sketches by Jason Castriota moving through computer-aided sculpture and stringent wind tunnel testing. More than 200 components were designed especially for
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3515-465: The 1985 Fire, which had a polished stainless steel frame and a grid in silver), the taillights were simplified and asymmetrical, with only a reversing light to the right and only one headlight on the left rear fog light. Inside had cloth upholstery and a new dashboard. There were no doors on compartments or drawers. Y10 Fire LX : Between the Fire and the Touring was a new model, the Fire LX. In essence, it
3610-542: The 2012-17 Ferrari F12berlinetta , the last model entirely penned by Pininfarina, while Centro Stile Ferrari has designed each car since 2013's LaFerrari . From 1954 until 1955, Pinin Farina purchased land in Grugliasco , outside Turin, for a new factory. "The factory in no way would look like the one of Corso Trapani. It would be a car no longer on my measurements but those of my children, built looking like them; I had this in mind and wanted it," said Farina. Around
3705-404: The 4WD), white front indicators, rear lights (symmetrical and now the same for all versions) made in two colours; double reverse light-colored smoke, dual projector fog red, side lights and stop (double stranded) in red and smoked blinkers. The Fire had a new radiator grille, the outer frame trimmed with stainless steel since 1986, but this version had a single colored grid devoid of chrome. Inside
3800-610: The Asian market with Chinese manufactures like AviChina , Chery , Changfeng , Brilliance , JAC and VinFast in Vietnam and Korean manufacturers Daewoo and Hyundai . Since the 1980s, Pininfarina has also designed high-speed trains, buses, trams, rolling stocks, automated light rail cars, people movers, yachts, airplanes, and private jets. Since the 1986 creation of "Pininfarina Extra", it has consulted on industrial design, interior design, architecture, and graphic design. Pininfarina
3895-464: The Corso Trapani facility, "This old plant has reached the limits of its growth. It has no room for expansion and is far from being up to date. If I were alone, I'd leave it as it is. But I want you to decide which way to go–to stay as we are or to enlarge. Either way is fine with me. It's your decision, and I don't want to know what it is. I'm finished, and it's your time to take over. The future
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3990-453: The Fire, an adjustable steering wheel for height. Air conditioning was now standard and provided a manual internal recirculation function or, on request, a new digital climate control system, this time with electronic temperature control with display including an "auto" setting for the maintenance of constant temperature. The previous range including the Fire, the Fire LX, Touring, the Turbo and
4085-517: The Lancia successes in the racing world with his incomparable Delta, the Y10 Martini came had a Turbo and was available only in white. White was also used for wheel covers (available as optional alloy wheels) while the bumpers were, wrap around and lowered, the Turbo was unpainted. The side was covered by a strip with the colors of the Martini racing team's winning colours, which were also used for
4180-479: The Studies and Research Centre ( Studi e Ricerche ) in Grugliasco . The research centre occupied 8,000 sq. metres (2 acres) and employed 180 technicians to produce 25 prototypes yearly. The Calculation and Design Centre was set up in 1967, the first step in the process of technological evolution that, during the 1970s, would take Pininfarina into the lead in automated bodywork design. Then in 1972 construction of
4275-753: The United States market. In 1952, Farina visited the U.S. for the unveiling of his design for the Nash Ambassador and Statesman lines, which, although they did carry some details of Pinin Farina's design, were primarily designed by Nash's then-new in-house styling staff when the original Farina-designed model proved unsuited to American tastes, exhibiting a popular 1950s appearance called " ponton ". The Nash-Healey sports car body was, however, completely designed and assembled with Nash drivetrains in limited numbers from 1952 until 1954 at Pinin Farina's Turin facilities. Nash heavily advertised its link to
4370-782: The Volvo P1 platform used in the S40. Pininfarina has helped to plan multi-family residences with Cyrela Real Estate. Related Group, and commercial projects with Bosque Real, Roadside Development, and Higold Group. They were also involved in the building of the Istanbul Airport and Juventus Arena. In 2016 Pininfarina, in collaboration with Reflex, created the Segno furniture Collection; an integrated modular system. They have also collaborated with Italian wood distributor Corà Parquet, to develop wooden flooring surfaces as well as Higold on
4465-608: The Y10's aerodynamics increased the fuel economy . Sales in the United Kingdom were never strong, and it was withdrawn in late 1991. This was more than two years before Lancia withdrew entirely from Britain and all other RHD markets. Lancia remained in the segment in left-hand drive markets with the similarly marketed Ypsilon . The Autobianchi Y10 made its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985 as
4560-470: The ability to customize the colour scheme for the dashboard, door panels and upholstery with a choice of different shades of Alcantara (ice, camel beige, turquoise and red carmine). The Mia accounted for almost 40% of total production in 1991–92. Y10 Ego : Two months later, in September 1991, the Ego was introduced. The LX version was based on the Fire. It was only available with a Black Mica body color (including
4655-422: The back seat was changed to increase the load capacity of the trunk, making the car's shape more vertical and less padded. The door panels changed and now included buttons at the bottom of the front door, electric windows (optional on Fire), and speakers. The dash remained without doors or compartments. A new fabric was used for the upholstery. All new models had instrument panels with new graphics, and, except for
4750-573: The body. The Avenue could also be ordered with Selectronic automatic transmission. Y10 Marazzi Certa : Derived from Avenue, the Y10 Certa was prepared by Carrozzeria Marazzi and presented at the 1992 Turin Motor Show . Now dubbed by the press as "utilitarian abduction prevention", the car had been designed to offer greater resistance to attempts of aggression, with reinforced door structure, locks and bar-proof glass. An available option included
4845-782: The car, including the engine, drivetrain, and other components modified from the original Enzo Ferrari. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is unchanged from the Enzo it was derived from. The P4/5 was publicly revealed on 18 August 2006 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and shown again at the Paris Motor Show in late September. Another recent prototype is the Pininfarina Nido , a two-seater sub-compact that could make airbags obsolete. The Pininfarina B0 solar-electric concept, designed with Bolloré
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#17327824903814940-518: The center of the roof. The rear lights were of a horizontal layout, similar to the A112 with a wrap around rear bumper fascia. The car shares mechanicals with the Fiat Panda and was largely conventional in its layout, with a transversely mounted engine and front- or four-wheel-drive. The fuel capacity, at 47 litres (10 imp gal; 12 US gal), was at least fifty percent more than what
5035-532: The conclusion of the contract to produce the Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider at the San Giorgio plant. Opened in 1958 with nearly 1,000 employees, by 1960 output exceeded 11,000 car bodies. In 2009 Pininfarina sold the factory to Finpiemonte, the public finance of the Piedmont Region, at the price of 14.4 million euro. Finpiemonte, as part of the deal, leases the plant to Gian Mario Rossignolo at
5130-473: The curved windscreen, and side windows that were mounted flush with the bodywork, as well as the absence of drip rails, the recessed door handles and roof tapering slightly toward the back. All these features were unique for a small car in 1985 and were developed by the Fiat Style Centre, at that time led by Vittorio Ghidella. The definition of the project Y10 took more than three years of study. It
5225-474: The end of October 1986, the range was extended further. It debuted the Y10 4WD, four-wheel drive version (derived from the same traction system of Panda 4x4 and produced in joint venture with Steyr ), equipped with Fire from 999 cc (61 cu in), with power increased to reach 50 hp (37 kW) at 5500 rpm. It could be called a true SUV ahead of its time for its design, finishes and its mechanical contents. The all-wheel drive could be implemented by
5320-465: The end of contract manufacturing activities, San Giorgio Canavese is being used to produce spare parts for cars manufactured in the past. Pininfarina opened its third manufacturing plant in 1997. Currently, Pininfarina leases the plant and 57 employees to the Cecomp Group. This agreement to produce 4,000 electric Bolloré Bluecars runs from 1 April 2011 to 31 December 2013. On 13 September 2013
5415-462: The famous Italian designer, much as Studebaker promoted its longtime association with Raymond Loewy . As a result of Nash's million advertising campaign, Pinin Farina became well known in the U.S. Pinin Farina also built the bodies for the limited-series Cadillac Eldorado Brougham for General Motors in 1959 and 1960. They were assembled in Italy and shipped back to the U.S. There were 99 Broughams built in 1959 and 101 in 1960. A similar arrangement
5510-460: The headlights were smaller and longer while the front bumpers had a new design. The distinctive black rear design was now partially body coloured, and new taillights identified the new model. From 1985 to 1992 Autobianchi-Lancia assembled over 850,000 Y10 models. Pininfarina Pininfarina S.p.A. (short for Carrozzeria Pininfarina ) is an Italian car design firm and coachbuilder , with headquarters in Cambiano, Turin , Italy. The company
5605-497: The importer for the United States, said he could sell as many as they could make. In 1958, the first year of production, they produced 1,025 units, which then expanded to over 4,000 units in 1959, the first full year of the new Grugliasco factory. Starting with planning the new plant in Grugliasco in 1956, Farina began to groom his replacements–Sergio, his son, and Renzo Carli, his son-in-law. To his heirs apparent, Farina said of
5700-405: The international public at the Geneva Motor Show , gave Fiat-Lancia Group hope that the new Y10 met the public's taste, but sales in the first month struggled. There were few people prepared to pay the Y10's asking price. In 1985 Autobianchi-Lancia assembled 63,495 Y10s, to be compared with 88,292 of the aging A112 having been built the year before. As a response, Lancia readjusted the lineup with
5795-481: The lateral end of the previous version. A few months later, in March 1990, a range of Y10 catalysed models was announced. For each existing version there was a corresponding model with a catalytic converter , with the exception of Fire carburetor, which remained the top seller thanks to its lower asking price and overall economy. The 1,108-cubic-centimetre (68 cu in) engine, was called "Europa" in accordance with EU Directives, in an ecological version reached
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#17327824903815890-597: The lower bumper painted in the body color, the adhesive strip, with the mark of identification, which runs through the lower edge of the side and the chrome tailpipe. Internally there were cloth seats or, on request, upholstery in Alcantara. The dashboard and door panels are upholstered in Alcantara as a standard. In December 1989, Autobianchi, debuted the Y10 Selectronic automatic transmission version with ECVT: Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission. Moved by
5985-410: The new 1300 GT i.e. version with the capability to reaching 178 km/h (111 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 11.5 seconds. It also promised more comfort and a smoother drive than the raucous turbo version. With the discontinuation of the Turbo, performance was somewhat adversely affected, but the GT was much more "usable" becoming more of an "all-rounder" GT. The GT
6080-473: The new technique also known as unibody construction. This development happened in the mid-1930s when others saw the frameless construction as the end of the independent coachbuilder. In 1939, World War II ended automobile production, but the company had 400 employees building 150 bodies monthly. The war effort against the Allies brought work making ambulances and searchlight carriages. The Pinin Farina factory
6175-417: The period 1987–88 the small Autobianchi became an increasingly mature product, with a precise position in the market attracting a varied clientele. It had now achieved its expected success, and made itself noticed at automotive events with presentation of "special series" of enhanced and exclusive versions, with features and details in their own right, that were not available on other cars once again to emphasize
6270-421: The required height adjustable steering wheel. The sales finally began to grow. At the end of 1986 a 4WD version was introduced; total production of all models in 1986 was 80,403 units. Y10 Fire : The new entry-level version, the Fire, was now standard equipment with a lower price, estimated at one million lire . This model was recognizable by the front with a frame in matte black and black grille, (in contrast to
6365-567: The sale of its 40% stake in the Uddevalla, Sweden plant to Volvo in 2013. In the past, Pininfarina produced cars and car bodies under contract from other automakers. This production includes Pininfarina-designed cars and vehicles designed by others. Before the war Pininfarina built car bodies primarily for individual customers, many of the bodies were "one offs" and not mass-produced. In addition to production vehicles , Pininfarina creates prototype , show , and custom cars for auto manufacturers , as well as private clients. Most prototypes—such as
6460-411: The same name. Pininfarina was run by Battista's grandson Andrea Pininfarina from 2001 until he died in 2008. Andrea's younger brother Paolo Pininfarina was appointed successor. Paolo died in April 2024. Starting in the mid-1960s, Pininfarina started investing in the science of automotive design, a strategy to differentiate itself from the other Italian coachbuilders. In 1966, Pininfarina opened
6555-456: The same time, Alfa Romeo accepted Pininfarina's design over Bertone for the new Giulietta Spider . The Alfa was the first vehicle that Pinin Farina produced in large numbers. Alfa Romeo chose Pinin Farina to make the Spider mainly because they felt confident they could produce 20 cars daily for a run of 1,000 bodies. The Spider was a massive success for Alfa Romeo and Pinin Farina. Max Hoffman ,
6650-496: The seat fabric and door panels. Y10 Missoni : In October 1987, the Y10 Missoni, derived from the Fire LX and signed by the famous fashion designer Ottavio Missoni (who appeared in a television spot next to his creation), was released. He chose the colour Memphis Blue for the body exclusive with black doors. The colour was used for interior fabrics, and the Alcantara dashboard and door panels were made of hazelnut. The seats had
6745-491: The special series. Only the Fire remained as all other versions went out of production along with the 999-cubic-centimetre (61 cu in) engine. This engine was replaced by the Fire of 1,108 cc (67.6 cu in), which debuted in 1988 with the launch of the Fiat Tipo and, in the case of Y10, was equipped with electronic fuel injection and characterized by a maximum power of 56 hp (41 kW) at 5500 rpm and
6840-428: The system actuators of the transmission control, it was automatically inserted by turning off the engine. It was easy to recognize the 4WD thanks to the large lateral fascia of plastic material, the wheel rims of a specific design without any hub caps, and the front and rear splash guard; to distinguish it further unique identification was written on the tailgate, on the side shields and the splash guard as standard. Inside
6935-512: The tailgate), was completely covered in saddle leather ( Poltrona Frau ) "Bulgarian Red" hue – as well as the dashboard, gear lever, door panels and steering wheel. It had no foam, and had upholstered front headrests and improved tires. Y10 Avenue In early 1992, as a result of the success of the special version of the Mia, the Y10 Avenue was released. It had the tailgate colour coordinated with
7030-418: The theme of a car destined for a particular user, "select and elite", a real flagship miniature desired by women as much as a handbag and identified by men as their favorite perfume. The car had rectangular headlights, which, together with a simple grille. The windshield, installed with silicone resin instead of a rubber gasket, was large, sloped and characterized by a single wiper. The side was characterized by
7125-513: The total built since 1985 to 254,000. Alongside the classic versions of the list are also run special versions. Y10 Fila : The first special version to debut in February 1987, was the Y10 Fila, a model aimed primarily at young and dynamic customers – a Biella signed homonym of sports and leisure. Mechanically derived from the Y10 Fire (range 1986), which retained the standard accessories, it
7220-404: The trunk badging, while on the carrier can be seen the Alcantara in place of the fabric coverings. The Touring had a maximum speed of 155 km/h (96 mph) and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 14.5 seconds. Y10 Turbo : The turbo had the same basic Brazilian FIASA engine as the Touring. However, it was equipped with an IHI turbocharger with intercooler , with
7315-440: The variety available to buyers of the Y10. Twenty years later, special versions related to a brand, not necessarily in the automotive field, are visible to all and are now a permanent part of the vast majority of manufacturers' lists. These were trendy vehicles that were good looking and linked to specific lifestyles and acted as "status symbols" indicative of belonging to specific a group. In 1987, 109,708 Y10s were assembled bringing
7410-418: Was a novel covered steering wheel. The standard package included: a right external mirror, optional headlamp cleaning system, instrumentation and control system with tachometer, sunroof, electric windows, central locking, split rear seat, and a steering wheel adjustable for height. The Y10 4WD had a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 17.4 seconds. In
7505-417: Was badged Lancia thenceforth. The Y10's most important design innovation was the vertical tail cut-off, characterized by the tailgate painted in black satin, regardless of the colour chosen for the body. The notable wedge shape of the small body is very aerodynamic ( C d {\displaystyle \scriptstyle C_{\mathrm {d} }} 0.31) thanks to the hood, which is inclined towards
7600-435: Was chosen because neither Farina nor Enzo Ferrari wanted to meet at the other's headquarters. Battista's son, Sergio Pininfarina recalled, "It is not difficult to imagine how I felt that afternoon when my father, without taking his eyes off the road for one moment, told me his decision as we drove back to Turin: "From now on you'll be looking after Ferrari, from A to Z. Design, engineering, technology, construction—the lot!"—I
7695-477: Was dedicated to the production of the new Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin. Pininfarina Sverige AB in Uddevalla, Sweden, was established in 2003 as a joint venture (JV) between Volvo Cars and Pininfarina to produce a new Volvo convertible that will be sold in Europe and the United States. The JV is owned 60% by Pininfarina and 40% by Volvo. The C70 model designed by Volvo's John Kinsey—was launched on 13 April 2006, sharing
7790-480: Was destroyed by Allied bombers, ending the firm's operations. After the war, Italy was banned in 1946 Paris Motor Show . The Paris show was attended by 809,000 visitors (twice the pre-war figure), and queues stretched from the main gate to the Seine. Pinin Farina and his son Sergio, determined to defy the ban, drove two of their cars (an Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S and a Lancia Aprilia cabriolet) from Turin to Paris and found
7885-509: Was dropped because of pollution regulations in countries like Switzerland, Austria and Germany. The new 1,301-cubic-centimetre (79 cu in) engine, made in Brazil, had fuel injection with electronic Multi Point ( Bosch L3.1 Jetronic ), and was derived from previous 1050. It was able to pull a maximum power of 78 hp (57 kW) at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 100 N⋅m (74 lb⋅ft; 10 kg⋅m) at 3250 rpm. This equipped
7980-407: Was equipped with the new four-cylinder Fire ( Fully Integrated Robotised Engine ), with displacement of 999 cc (61 cu in) and maximum power of 45 hp (33 kW) at 5000 rpm, with low fuel consumption, low noise, low-power, allowing it to exceed 145 km/h (90 mph) and to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 16 seconds. Y10 Touring : It was powered by
8075-482: Was founded by Battista "Pinin" Farina in 1930. On 14 December 2015, the Indian multinational Mahindra Group acquired 76.06% of Pininfarina S.p.A. for about €168 million. Pininfarina is employed by a wide variety of automobile manufacturers to design vehicles. These firms have included long-established customers such as Ferrari , Alfa Romeo , Peugeot , Fiat , GM , Lancia , and Maserati , to emerging companies in
8170-518: Was honored in the Museum of Modern Art's landmark presentation "Eight Automobiles" in 1951. A total of 170 Coupés were produced by Pinin Farina. The publicity of the Museum of Modern Art exhibit brought Pinin Farina to the attention of Nash-Kelvinator managers. The subsequent cooperation with Nash Motors resulted in high-volume production of Pinin Farina designs and provided a significant entry into
8265-427: Was necessary that this car have a very specific identity to allow it to be unequivocally placed under the Lancia brand. The appointments were originally entrusted to Pininfarina and Giorgetto Giugiaro as well as the Fiat Style Centre. Hundreds of drawings were executed with sketches and scale models starting as early as 1980. Eventually a design by the Fiat Style Centre was selected and developed that best responded to
8360-522: Was over the moon with happiness." Since that meeting, a 61-year relationship endured where the only road-going production Ferrari not designed by Pininfarina was the 1973 Dino 308 GT4 . Their relationship was so close that Pininfarina became a partner of Ferrari in "Scuderia Ferrari SpA SEFAC", the organization that ran Ferrari's race team from 1961 until 1989, Pinin was a vice president of Ferrari, and Sergio later sat on Ferrari's board of directors. However, this special relationship came to an end with
8455-491: Was produced by Japanese Fuji and was the same as that used in the Subaru Justy . Y10 4WD i.e. : The 4WD, all wheel drive can be inserted, changed its engine from 1000 to the Fire 1100 Fire electronic ignition Single Point of LX. With the new engine, the 4WD could reach 151 km/h (94 mph) and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 15 seconds. The external appearance remained unchanged, retaining
8550-631: Was repeated in the late 1980s when Pininfarina designed (and partially assembled) the Cadillac Allanté at the San Giusto Canavese factory. The car bodies were assembled and painted in Italy before being flown from the Turin International Airport to Detroit for final vehicle assembly. It started in 1951 with a meeting at a restaurant in Tortona , a small town halfway between Turin and Modena. This neutral territory
8645-527: Was run by Battista's son Sergio Pininfarina until 2001, then his grandson Andrea Pininfarina until he died in 2008. After Andrea's death, his younger brother Paolo Pininfarina was appointed CEO. At its height in 2006, the Pininfarina Group employed 2,768 people, with subsidiary company offices throughout Europe, Morocco, and the United States. As of 2012, with the end of the automotive production series, employment has shrunk to 821. Pininfarina
8740-464: Was separate from the factory and wind tunnel in Grugliasco to keep design and research activities independent from manufacturing. On 14 October 2002, Pininfarina inaugurated a new engineering center. The new facility, built at the Cambiano campus, gave greater visibility and independence to the engineering operations. In 1983, Pininfarina reached an agreement with General Motors to design and build
8835-440: Was the 1985 version of the Fire, and differed from the new basic version. It looked richer and had self-closing drawers and compartments, was upholstered in Alcantara. Electric windows, central locking, an overhead digital clock, Borletti Veglia Flash and reading lights were all standard. Y10 Touring : The Touring version remained unchanged in price but offered more equipment that included front electric windows, central locking and
8930-456: Was usual for the class. The interior was carpeted and featured cloth upholstery on the seats and optional Alcantara upholstery on the dashboard, seats and door panels, and options such as electric windows, central locking, split rear bench seat, rear window hinged electrically, glass sunroof and climate control system with electronic controls and LED display, similar to that already adopted on Fiat Regata . The attention and interest shown by
9025-525: Was very easy to recognize because they were fully painted in white: not only the body but also the tailgate, bumpers, grille front and wheel trims. To break the monotony adhesive strips in black and blue (or Black and Red), ran along the beltline, culminating towards the door, with the famous mark. The seats and door panels were covered with blue (or Red) fabric, and the Fila logo was placed on the backs of front seats. The success of this first special version, led to
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