The Lancia 20/30 HP (Tipo 58), later known as Lancia Epsilon,[a] is a passenger car produced by Italian car manufacturer Lancia between 1911 and 1912. The car was quite similar to the previous 20/30 HP Delta model.[1] In total 357 were made.[1]
| Lancia 20-30 HP | |
|---|---|
_jm64114.jpg) 1912 Lancia Epsilon with torpedo body | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lancia |
| Also called | Lancia Epsilon |
| Production | 1911–1912 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,080 cc I4 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,740, 2,932, 3,227 mm (107.9, 115.4, 127.0 in) |
| Width | 1,615 mm (63.6 in) |
| Kerb weight | 900–990 kg (1,984–2,183 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lancia 20-30 HP Delta |
| Successor | Lancia 35 HP Theta |
Models
Three wheelbase lengths were offered, resulting in a choice of five different models—depending on the desired body style:
- Type A: normal wheelbase, for phaetons, landaulets, limousines and coupés
- Type B: long wheelbase, for phaetons, landaulets and limousines
- Type C: short wheelbase Corsa, for competition two- or three-seaters
- Type D: normal wheelbase, for torpedoes
- Type E: long wheelbase, for torpedoes and cabriolets
Specifications
The Epsilon was powered by a Tipo 58 side valve monobloc inline-four, displacing 4,080 cc, which produced 60 hp at 1,500 rpm.[1] Top speed was 115 km/h (71 mph).[1]
The separate body was built on a ladder frame; front and rear there were solid axles on semi-elliptic springs at the front and three-quarter elliptic springs at the rear. The brakes were on the transmission and on the rear wheels. The transmission was a 4-speed gearbox with a multi-plate wet clutch.
Notes
References
Bibliography
- Amatori, Franco; et al. (1992). Storia della Lancia — Impresa Tecnologie Mercati 1906–1969. Milan: Fabbri Editori. p. 350.