Lancia Lambda

Lancia Lambda
Lancia Lambda Torpedo 1923
Overview
Manufacturer	Lancia
Production	1922–1931
Body and chassis
Body style	Torpedo (S.1-S.9) Berlina (Weymann) (S.8-S.9)
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	2119 cc Lancia V4 2370 cc Lancia V4 2568 cc Lancia V4
Transmission	3-speed manual (S.1-S.4) 4-speed manual (S.5-S.9)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	310 cm (122.0 in) (S.1-S.9) 342 cm (134.6 in) (S.6-S.9)
Curb weight	1,200 kg (2,646 lb)-1,350 kg (2,976 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lancia Kappa (1919)
Successor	Lancia Artena

The Lancia Lambda is an innovative automobile produced from 1922 through 1931. It was the first car to feature a load-bearing unitary body, (but without a stressed roof) and it also pioneered the use of an independent suspension (the front sliding pillar with coil springs). Vincenzo Lancia even invented a shock absorber for the car and it had excellent four wheel brakes. Approximately 11,200 Lambdas were produced.

Nine versions of the Lambda were built:

The narrow-angle aluminium Lancia V4 engine was also notable. All three displacements shared the same long 120 mm (4.7 in) stroke, and all were SOHC designs with a single camshaft serving both banks of cylinders. First engine had 13° V angle, second 14° and 3rd 13° 40'.

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