This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2015) |
Lancia Augusta | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Lancia |
Also called | Lancia Belna |
Production | 1933–1936 17,217 vehicles |
Body and chassis | |
Body style | 4-door saloon 2-door cabriolet |
Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,196 cc Lancia V4 |
Transmission | 4-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 265 cm (104.3 in) |
Kerb weight | 850 kg (1,874 lb) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Lancia Ardea |
The Lancia Augusta is a small passenger car produced by Italian car manufacturer Lancia between 1933 and 1936. It made its première at the 1932 Paris Motor Show.[1] The car was powered by a 1,196 cc Lancia V4 engine.
During the 1920s, Lancia had been known as producers of sports cars and middle sized sedans: the smaller Augusta represented a departure from that tradition, and contributed to a significant growth in Lancia's unit sales during the 1930s. Nevertheless, in terms of volumes sold, the Augusta was overwhelmed by Fiat's much more aggressively priced 508 Ballila.