Ferrari is the point of reference in the world of supercars, but many years ago another Italian car conquered the scene. Let’s find out why she is remembered with so much affection.
Once upon a time there was a time when Italy was a point of reference for the car market, a real harem for four-wheel enthusiasts. Our local houses produced jewels envied all over the world, at the top in terms of the technologies they made available, and equipped with dream designs. Brands like Alfa Romeo, Lancia and FIAT powered our countrybuilding a notable reputation even outside our borders.
Obviously, there was still the top Ferrariwhich from 1947 onwards rose to the top of the wish list of the wealthiest customers, but there was no shortage of valid alternatives. At the time, the engineers indulged themselves by bringing many innovations to the marketwith different divisions regarding the engines, cutting-edge technical solutions and constant innovations. Today, however, we are faced with a drift that appears to have no remedy, with standard vehicles differentiated from each other only by the logo they have imprinted on the bodywork. There Lanciawas once a point of reference, and made a fabulous sedan with a great engine.
Lancia, here is the legendary Flaminia with the V6 engine
Between 1957 and 1970, Lancia took care of the production of the splendid Flaminia, the first Italian coupé powered by a V6 engine. It was available in different versions, namely coupé, sport, convertible and supersport. The Aurelia, its ancestor, achieved considerable commercial success, and this convinced the leaders to continue the development of this type of model, focusing on an innovative sedan from all points of view.
On March 27, 1955, instead of Vittorio Janopast in Ferrarireached the top of the technical staff Antonio Fessiaa very famous engineer in the world of four wheels and who boasted a reference curriculum. The first Lancia Flaminia was made in a sedan version, with a design of Pininfarinabut it was its engine that caught everyone’s attention. It was a 2.5-liter 60° V6 displacement and 100 horsepower maximum powercapable of guaranteeing a top speed of 160 km/h. This engine was derived from the Aurelia, and was the first in the world to be mounted on a production car. The Flaminia 3C Sport reached 140 horsepower in 1962, and then rose to 150 horsepower with the increase in displacement to 2.8 liters.
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