Dacia 1320 este un model cu cinci usi si caroserie in doua volume, produs intre 1987 si 1990 in 2 567 unitati. A fost urmat de Dacia 1325 Liberta in 1991, dar si acest model a fost lipsit de succes comercial. Ambele modele sunt foarte rare in zilele noastre.

Dacia 1320 este o creatie originala a constructorilor de la Mioveni (pe atunci Colibasi), denumirea purtata inainte de lansare a fost C.N.1 (constructia noastra nr. 1). Noutatea adusa de acest model o reprezinta caroseria complet redesenata, in doua volume. Prin adoptarea variantei „in doua volume” (forma asemanatoare unui break, avand hayonul inclinat spre inainte) s-a obtinut un spatiu interior marit. In acest mod s-a creat posibilitatea deplasarii spre inapoi a banchetei spate, deci marirea confrului pasagerilor. De asemenea, volumul util al portbagajului a crescut foarte mult.

Prin modificarea formei partii frontale a aripilor interioare s-a obtinut marirea spatiului de sub capota motorului. De aici decurg o serie de avantaje: o mai buna accesibilitate la motor si instalatiile anexe, o reamplasare imbunatatita functional si estetic al filtrului de aer, releului regulator de tensiune, releelor de cuplare faruri, claxoane etc. Farurile de tip nou asigura o iluminare eficace a drumului, iar modul de montare a acestora permite schimbarea cu usurinta a becurilor, atunci cand este nevoie. Suspensia fata a fost modificata in scopul maririi confortului si stabilitatii. De asemenea instalatia de franare a fost reconceputa si dotata cu o pompa centrala, cu circuit separat fata si spate, asistata pneumatic cu by-pass, sistem care asigura scurt-circuitarea repartitorului spate, in situatia iesirii din functiune a circuitului de frana pentru rotile din fata.

O imbunatatire bine venita a fost la sistemul de climatizare si plansa de bord. A fost adaugat un calorifer in interiorul habitaclului si un electroventilator. Caracteristici tehnice:

• Motorul: motorul 810-99 de 1 289 cmc si 54 CP sau motorul 102-00 de 1 397 cmc si 65 CP
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Bibliografie:

revista Autoturism nr. 8/ 1988

Almanah Auto 1989

Dacia 500 Lastun was a small four-seater made at IA Timisoara for two years, from January 1989 to January 1991, in over 6000 units. The car had a small 499 cc air cooled parallel-twin engine, derived from Oltcit Club, which produced 22.5 HP. Dacia 500`s failure was caused by the lack of quality in development, production and service.

In March 1980 the Ministry of automotive industry received the task of developing an economical vehical for urban transportation, with 2+2 seats, that has a maximum speed of 70 km/h and a consumption of 2-3 l / 100km. This task was then asigned to a group of specialists from INMT and ICSITA Pitesti

An experimental model was released in 1980, named „Egreta”. Later, between August 1980 and June 1983 were made several mechanical tests on three Egreta models. The experimental model called „Student” was developed in 1981. In 1982 was conducted a survey of 300 people which chose the final bodywork type. That was also the time that the name „Lastun” has been chosen.

Between 1984 and 1985 has been the prototype approval. After this, in 1987 has been approved the zero series. Later the Dacia 500 was put in sale, but the problems appeared instantly. The original bodywork material (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) was rejected by the government, and was replaced by a low quality polyester. That resulted in low quality in assembly and reliability. The stock parts were missing even from the start and they weren`t produced after the production shut down.

Characteristics of Dacia 500 Lastun : weight 525 kg, maximum speed 106 km/h, lenght 2950 mm, width 1410 mm, 22.5 HP at 5500 rpm, consumption at 50 km/h – 3.3 l, urban consumption 4.5 l / 100km, independent suspensions. Romanian article about Dacia Lastun.

Bibliography:

Automobilul in Romania, CHIRIAC VASILIE, 1994, Editura Flux

Transportul Modern,  TRAIAN CANTA, 1989, Editura Albatros

Dacia Lastun Prototype – Extended