Lancia Beta-15/20HP

Lancia Beta
Manufacturer Lancia
Also called Lancia Beta-15/20HP
Production 1909
Predecessor Lancia Alfa
Lancia Dialfa
Successor Lancia Gamma-20HP
Body style Torpedo
Layout FR layout
Engine 3118.81 cc straight-4 34 hp
Transmission 4-speed manual
Wheelbase 293 cm (115.4 in)
Curb weight 780 kg (1,720 lb)

The Lancia 15/20HP (Type 54, Beta) replaced the earlier 12HP-Alfa and 18/24HP Dialfa models. Basically the car was modernized version of 12 HP, engine displacement was enlarged from 2.5 to 3.1 litres (from 28 hp to 34 hp) and wheelbase increased from 282 cm (111.0 in) to 293.2 cm (115.4 in).

The 15/20HP was manufactured 150 examples and it was replaced with Gamma-20HP model (type 55) in 1910.

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