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
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 / Epocauto — Lancia Dilambda technical history www.museonicolis.com | Museum technical article |











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