THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1937
- Engine
- V8 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Astura III/IV serie
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 2,972 cc
- Power
- 82 CV
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Lancia Astura Viotti (1937) was coachbuilt by Viotti and designed by Mario Revelli di Beaumont. The Astura model was developed in the interwar period, during which Lancia sought to produce a sophisticated vehicle that combined performance with refined styling. The coachbuilding process involved a collaboration between Viotti and Lancia, focusing on the integration of innovative design elements and quality craftsmanship, with attention to proportions that complemented the vehicle’s aerodynamic profile. The construction methods employed by Viotti were characterized by traditional techniques, including hand-formed metalwork and bespoke interior fittings. In terms of stylistic context, the Astura Viotti featured flowing lines and a streamlined design that reflected the era’s fascination with modernity. Mechanically, the Lancia Astura was powered by a V8 engine, providing a balance of power and smooth operation. The chassis was designed to accommodate a range of body styles, enhancing the model’s versatility.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8 a V stretto — donor/base Lancia Astura III/IV serie
- Displacement
- 2,972 cc
- Power (CV)
- 82 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- DONOR_BASE_ONLY — Lancia historical material documents the Astura from the third series onward with a 2,972 cc narrow-angle V8 producing 82 CV. This is compatible with the 1937 donor/base; it does not independently verify the Viotti body or candidate designer attribution. | Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Astura Series III–IV: narrow-angle V8, 2973 cc, 82 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Coachbuilt-body dimensions, weight and maximum speed are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Viotti
- Designer · Candidate
- Mario Revelli di Beaumont
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 1 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Museo Nicolis — Lancia Astura Berlina Gran Sport III Serie www.museonicolis.com | Museum vehicle history |












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