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Lancia Astura
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | Lancia Astura berlina.jpg |
| name | Lancia Astura |
| manufacturer | Lancia |
| layout | FR layout |
| engine | 2606 cc V8 |
| 2973 cc V8 | |
| production | 1931–1939 |
| predecessor | Lancia Dilambda |
| successor | Lancia Aprilia |
| transmission | 4-speed manual |
| weight | 1250 kg-1750 kg |
| wheelbase | 318 cm (S.1-S.2) |
| 310 cm (S.3) | |
| 333 cm (S.3) | |
| 348 cm (S.4) | |
| related | Lancia Artena |
2973 cc V8 310 cm (S.3) 333 cm (S.3) 348 cm (S.4)
The Lancia Astura is a passenger car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia between 1931 and 1939. Lancia replaced the Lambda model with two models: the four-cylinder Artena and the larger, V8-powered Astura. Both of these models were introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1931. The Astura chassis was used by various coachbuilders to create coupes, convertibles and sedans.
The Astura evolved over four series:
- First series, built between 1931 and 1932 with 496 units made.
- Second series, built between 1932 and 1933 with 750 units made. The engine mountings were modified for this generation to reduce noise and vibration.
- Third series, built between 1933 and 1937 with 1,243 units made. The third-generation Astura was offered in short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase variants, and was powered by a new, larger engine.
- Fourth series, built between 1937 and 1939 with 423 units made. Only offered in long-wheelbase.
Engines
First- and second-generation Asturas are powered by a 72 hp 2.6-liter 19° V8 engine, while third- and fourth-generation models are powered by a 3.0-liter 17° V8 capable of 82 hp.
| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Fuel Delivery System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.1-S.2 | V8 SOHC | 2606 cc | 72 hp | single carburetor |
| S.3-S.4 | V8 SOHC | 2973 cc | 82 hp | single carburetor |
Awards
At the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, a 1936 Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet once owned by Eric Clapton won both the Best of Show award and the Gwenn Graham Most Elegant Convertible award. A Lancia Astura Serie IV also won the Trofeo BMW Group Italia, held by public referendum, at the 2019 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este event.
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References
- Lancia by Michael Frostick, 1976.
References
- David Gluckman. "Pebble Beach Best of Show: 1936 Lancia Astura Pinin Farina Cabriolet". Autoblog.com.
- "Participants".
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