THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1932
- Body style
- Berlina
- Engine
- V8
- Type
- Limited
- Displacement
- 3,960 cc
- Power
- 100 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 Dilambda (1935) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina. The Dilambda was developed during a period marked by significant innovation in automotive design, particularly in Italy, which was characterized by collaborations between manufacturers and coachbuilders. This model illustrated the shift towards streamlined forms and luxurious appointments in automotive engineering.
The coachbuilding and design process of the Lancia Dilambda involved meticulous attention to proportions and construction methods that emphasized both aesthetics and functionality. The body was crafted to achieve an elegant silhouette while incorporating advanced techniques of the time, reflecting the stylistic context of 1930s automotive design.
Mechanically, the Dilambda was equipped with a robust configuration, featuring a powerful engine that contributed to its performance and driving experience. The chassis was engineered to support a sophisticated suspension system, enhancing ride quality and stability. Surviving documentation indicates that the vehicle utilized innovative manufacturing techniques, which were emblematic of Lancia’s commitment to engineering excellence.
Production data indicates that the Lancia Dilambda was a limited series, with specific chassis numbering used to track individual vehicles. The model was presented at various exhibitions, showcasing its design and engineering advancements. Surviving examples of the Lancia Dilambda are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Dilambda Berlina Pininfarina remains a significant entry in automotive history, reflecting the collaboration between Lancia and Pininfarina during a transformative era in car design.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8
- Displacement
- 3,960 cc
- Power (CV)
- 100 CV
- Engine speed
- 4,000 rpm
- Transmission
- Manual 4-speed
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Source-backed donor/model-level baseline for Lancia Dilambda: V8, 3960 cc, 100 CV at 4000 rpm, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive. Wheelbase, body dimensions, weight and maximum speed vary by series/body and are intentionally not inherited.
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Lancia
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Pininfarina
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery
No publishable photographs are currently catalogued for this vehicle.
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 |
|---|---|
| Society of Automotive Historians – 1932 Lancia Dilambda www.thesahb.com | Historical society |
| Museo Nicolis / Epocauto — Lancia Dilambda technical history www.museonicolis.com | Museum technical article |











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