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Lancia Dilambda Berlina

1933Coachwork by Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1933
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 Berlina (1933) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina. Developed during a period marked by innovation in automotive design, the Dilambda showcased Pininfarina’s craftsmanship and attention to detail. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous design work, where proportions were carefully considered to enhance its aesthetic appeal while maintaining functional integrity. The construction methods employed combined traditional techniques with modern materials of the time, allowing for both durability and elegance.

Mechanically, the Dilambda featured a robust configuration, characterized by its advanced engineering for the era. Powered by a V8 engine, it represented a significant step in performance and reliability, aligning with the increasing demand for more powerful vehicles in the early 20th century. The vehicle’s chassis was engineered to accommodate the engine’s output while ensuring a comfortable ride, integrating advanced suspension systems that contributed to its handling and stability.

Production of the Lancia Dilambda Berlina was limited to a single unit, underscoring its exclusivity and the bespoke nature of its design. Documentation indicates that the vehicle was exhibited in prestigious automotive events, where it garnered attention for its design and technical specifications. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The Lancia Dilambda Berlina Pininfarina remains a noteworthy subject for automotive historians, exemplifying the intersection of artistry and engineering in early 20th-century automotive design.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production notes
1933 Pinin Farina Dilambda Berlina family/page. Numeric Units=1 removed; no single-car interpretation at family level.

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

26° Salone dell'Automobile – Milano General · legacy_preserved
Date
1933
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino General · legacy_preserved
Date
1933
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.

Milano General · From the historical archive
Date
1933
Chassis
General

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource type
Museo Nicolis / Epocauto — Lancia Dilambda technical history www.museonicolis.com Museum technical article

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history3 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    26° Salone dell'Automobile – Milano

  2. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Concorso d'Eleganza di Torino

  3. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Milano

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