Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series 5 '56

The Aurelia used the first V6 engine, developed by Francesco de Virgilio who was, between 1943 and 1948 a Lancia engineer, and who worked under Jano. During production, capacity grew from 1.8 L to 2.5 L. Prototype engines used a bore and stroke of 68 mm x 72 mm for 1569 cc; these were tested between 1946 and 1948,. The very first Aurelias were the  10 berlinas (sedans) which used a 1754 cc version of the V6 which produced 56 hp (42 kW). The  B20 was released in 1951 with a larger 1991 cc 70 hp (52 kW) engine. A 2-door B20 GT coupé appeared that same year. It had a shorter wheelbase and wad designed by Ghia with a Pininfarina  built-body. The same 1991 cc engine produced 75 hp (56 kW) in the B20. In all, 500 first series Aurelias were produced.  In 1954 a new engine was introduced with a capacity of 2451 cc.The story of the Aurelia lasted until 1958.

 Specifications

Bodywork

• Length : cm/in: 437/172
• Width : cm/in: 155/61
• Height : cm/in: 136/53.5
• Wheelbase : cm/in : 265/104.5
• Kerb weight: kg/lb : 1133/2498

Mechanics

• Displacement : V6 2451 cc/150 cu in, front-mounted
• Valve gear : 12
• Fuel system : 1 Weber carburettor
• Gearbox : 4-speed manual
• Driving wheels : rear wheel drive
• Right-hand drive
• Maximum power : 110 hp at 5000 rpm
• Maximum torque : 169 Nm at 3500 rpm
• Maximum speed : 180 km/h (112 mph)