The Lancia Lybra (internal designation Type 839) was introduced in 1999 as the successor to the Dedra, remaining in production until 2005. Built on an extensively modified front-wheel-drive Fiat Tipo 2 platform, the Lybra featured a fully independent suspension system with front MacPherson struts and rear guided trailing arms, which provided outstanding ride comfort. The car was offered in two body styles: a four-door saloon (Berlina) and a five-door estate (Station Wagon). The petrol engine lineup included 1.6-litre 16V (103 hp) and 1.8-litre 16V (130 hp) four-cylinder units, alongside a silky-smooth 2.0-litre 20V five-cylinder engine producing up to 154 hp. The diesel range was powered by advanced common-rail JTD engines, including the 1.9-litre four-cylinder (105–115 hp) and the robust 2.4-litre five-cylinder (134–150 hp). Power was delivered through a 5-speed manual transmission, while a 4-speed Comfortronic automatic transmission was available exclusively on the 2.0-litre petrol model. Compared to the sharp, boxy Dedra, the Lybra adopted distinctive retro-inspired styling with teardrop headlights and a rich, luxurious interior trimmed in Alcantara or Poltrona Frau leather, dual-zone climate control, and an Integrated Control System (ICS) with available Bose audio. Production took place at the Rivalta and Mirafiori factories, serving mostly the European market.