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  production 1922 &ndash 1931
  manufacturer Lancia
  engine 2119&nbspcc Lancia V4 <br>2370&nbspcc Lancia V4 <br>2568&nbspcc Lancia V4


The Lancia Lambda was an innovative Automobile produced from 1922 through 1931 . It was The First car to feature a load-bearing Monocoque -type body, and it also pioneered the use of an Independent Suspension (the front Sliding Pillar with Coil Spring s). Lancia even invented a Shock Absorber for the car. Approximately 11,200 Lambdas were produced.

The narrow-angle aluminum Lancia V4 Engine was also notable. All three displacements shared the same long 120 mm stroke, and all were SOHC designs with a single camshaft serving both banks of cylinders.

Engines:
  • 2119 cc (75 mm bore, 13° vee), 49 hp (36.5 kW) at 3250 rpm

  • 2370 cc (79.37 mm bore, 14° vee), 59 hp (44 kW) at 3250 rpm

  • 2568 cc (82.55 mm bore, 13°40' vee), 69 hp (51.5 kW) at 3500 rpm



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