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The Lancia
Aurelia saw the light of day in the year 1950. The first models
introduced were the sedan, station car and limousine. According to Lancia
traditions the Aurelia again was a hallmark in technical innovation. The
car featured a light alloy (aluminium) 60° V6 engine and a gearbox with
clutch fitted to the rear axle (Transaxle construction) The Transaxle
construction made an ideal weight distribution, on the front and rear
axles, possible. The car also featured a unitary bodywork structure.
In the year 1951 the famous Lancia Aurelia sports car followed: The
Lancia Aurelia B20 GT series 1 (first car in the so called GT class).
This magnificent 2+2 coupe model was designed by Pininfarina and the
design was a revolution in the early fifties of the twentieth century.
The advanced mechanics, the light bodywork and the aerodynamic design
made the Aurelia B20 GT a true drivers car.
The car successfully participated in many rally and race events, like
the Mille Miglia (finished second place) and at Le Mans (finished first
in its class).
The first Aurelia B20 GT series were powered by a two Litre V6
engine, from 1953 (series 3) a more powerful 2.5 Litre V6 was fitted.
From 1954 (series 4) a deDion rear axle was fitted which improved the road holding
even more. The Lancia Aurelia B20 GT was built until 1958,
the B20 GT series 6 was the last model built.
Nowadays the
Lancia Aurelia B20 GT is a very much sought after classic car. The cars
are very hard to find and expensive. Many proud owners use the cars like
they were in "the old days" in racing and rally events like
the historic Mille Miglia.
Technical data
V6 engine
cylinder capacity: 2451 cc.
capacity: 118 bhp. at 5200 rpm.
top-speed: 180 km/h. - 113 mph.
gearbox: 4-speed, manual (floor shift)
brakes: hydraulic drum brakes all round
weight: 1185 kg.
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