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Lancia Dilambda Cabriolet Pininfarina

1930Coachwork by Pininfarina

Lancia Dilambda Cabriolet Pininfarina

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1930
Body style
Cabriolet
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 Cabriolet (1930) was coachbuilt by Pininfarina and designed by Battista Pininfarina. The Lancia Dilambda was developed as a luxury automobile featuring advanced engineering for its time, including independent front suspension and a sophisticated chassis design. The coachbuilding process involved meticulous attention to proportions and a streamlined silhouette, which reflected the stylistic context of the early 1930s, emphasizing elegance and aerodynamics. Mechanically, the Lancia Dilambda Cabriolet featured a robust construction with a focus on performance and comfort. The model was powered by a V8 engine, delivering a smooth and powerful driving experience. The chassis was designed to accommodate the weight and dynamics of the vehicle, ensuring stability and handling characteristics suitable for high-speed travel. Production data indicates that the Lancia Dilambda Cabriolet was produced in limited quantities, with specific chassis numbers documented for collectors and historians. Surviving examples are recorded in private collections and institutional archives, providing reference for researchers of postwar coachbuilding. The model was presented at various automotive exhibitions, showcasing the collaboration between Lancia and Pininfarina, which contributed to the artistic and technical advancements in automobile design during this era.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
Limited
Production notes
Generic 1930 Pinin Farina Dilambda Cabriolet family/page. Numeric Units=1 removed; exact physical cars, where known, remain separate child records.

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
Designer · Candidate
Battista Farina

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

No events or documented awards are currently recorded 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.

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

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