The Lancia Flavia car, which was traditionally called in honor of the Roman road, was released by Lancia in the 1960s. The model, the designer of which became Antonio Fessia, was not like previous cars of the concern. She was front-wheel drive and had a horizontal four-cylinder 90-horsepower engine with a upper camshaft and a volume of 1.5 liters.
The first Lancia Flavia were sedans, which were characterized by a fairly angular design. But soon, on the basis of the model, modifications of sports bodies manufactured by Zagato, Touring and Pininfarina, and one convertible Fiat Vignale. Zagato Flavia was perhaps the most interesting body solution. It was made of a passenger alloy and possessed streamlined forms. The radiator grille “ran” on the hood, lateral glass – on the roof.
In the 63rd, the operating volume of the unit was increased to 1.8 liters, and after another six years, a 2-liter engine version appeared. Lancia Flavia was equipped with disc brakes and an independent front suspension. A curious solution was the location of the switching system of the four -position mechanical gearbox installed on the steering column. Subsequently, however, they refused such a scheme.
In the late 60s, Lancia moved to Fiat. The production of Fiat Zagato and the Fiat Vignale convertible was stopped, and the sedan and the coupe received new bodies. In 1971, Flavia changed the name to Lancia 2000. Her release lasted another three years.
Photo Lancia Flavia
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