Hold Onto Your Butts, There’s A New Lancia … Special Edition

Lancia is showing signs of life as they’ve introduced the new Ypsilon Alberta Ferretti.

Created in collaboration with the Italian fashion designer, the aptly named special edition can be equipped with an exclusive Alberta Ferretti Gray paint job that has an iridescent effect which brings out “pink points of light hidden in the bodywork.” The company said this helps to enhance the model’s “feminine elegance and beauty.”

Customers can also opt for other colors including Snow White, Pietra Gray, Vulcano Black, and Bicolor Black which has both matte black and gloss black paint. Regardless of which color is selected, all special editions have satin chrome accents and Alberta Ferretti badging on the front fenders.

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Lancia didn’t release interior pictures, but said the cabin has seats that use recycled polyester yarn as part of their “mission to contribute to a more sustainable environment for future generations.” Drivers will also find Rose Gold accents, special stitching, and “AF” monograms on the headrests.

On the performance front, the special edition will be offered with two different engines including a hybridized 1.0-liter that packs 69 hp (51 kW / 70 PS) and 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) of torque. It enables the standard Ypsilon to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in a glacial 14.2 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 101 mph (163 km/h).

If that’s too fast, you can opt for a 1.2-liter engine that develops 68 hp (51 kW / 69 PS) and 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) of torque. It can run on petrol or LPG, but it’s even slower than the hybrid as the dash to 62 mph (100 km/h) can take up to 15.3 seconds.

The Ypsilon Alberta Ferretti is currently available at Italian dealerships and pricing for the hybrid starts at €18,500 ($20,951 / £15,808).