Lancia Astura

Lancia Astura

Overview
Manufacturer	Lancia
Production	1931-1939
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR layout
Related	Lancia Artena
Powertrain
Engine	V8
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	318 cm (125.2 in) (S.1-S.2) 310 cm (122.0 in) (S.3) 333 cm (131.1 in) (S.3) 348 cm (137.0 in) (S.4)
Curb weight	1,250 kg (2,756 lb)-1,750 kg (3,858 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Lancia Theta-35HP
Successor	Lancia Lambda

The Lancia Astura is a passenger car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia between 1931 and 1939. Lancia replaced the Lambda model with two models: the four-cylinder Artena and the larger, V8-powered Astura. Both of these models were introduced at the Paris Motor Show in 1931. The Astura chassis was used by various coachbuilders to create coupes, convertibles and sedans.

The Astura evolved over four series:

First series, built between 1931 and 1932 with 496 units made.
Second series, built between 1932 and 1933 with 750 units made. The engine mountings were modified for this generation to reduce noise and vibration.
Third series, built between 1933 and 1937 with 1,243 units made. The third-generation Astura was offered in short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase variants, and was powered by a new, larger engine.
Fourth series, built between 1937 and 1939 with 423 units made. Only offered in long-wheelbase.

Engines

First- and second-generation Asturas are powered by a 72 hp 2.6-liter 19° V8 engine, while third- and fourth-generation models are powered by a 3.0-liter 17° V8 capable of 82 hp.

Model	Engine	Displacement	Power	Fuel Delivery System
S.1-S.2	V8 SOHC	2606 cc	72 hp (54 kW)	single carburetor
S.3-S.4	V8 SOHC	2973 cc	82 hp (61 kW)	single carburetor

1938 Lancia Astura Sports Coupé Pourtout

1935

References

Lancia by Michael Frostick, 1976. ISBN 0-901564-22-2

Lancia

1907–1918	Alfa-12HP Dialfa-18HP Beta-15/20HP Delta-20/30HP Epsilon Eta-30/50HP Gamma-20HP Theta-35HP

1918–1945	Aprilia Ardea Artena Astura Augusta Dilambda Kappa Dikappa Lambda Trikappa

1945–1980	Appia Aurelia Beta Delta I Flaminia Flavia 2000 Fulvia Gamma Montecarlo Stratos HF

1980–2014	Dedra Delta II Delta III Flavia Kappa Lybra Musa Phedra Prisma Thema I Thema II Thesis Trevi Y10 Ypsilon I Zeta

Current models	Ypsilon II Voyager

Concept cars	Florida Hit ECV Fulvia Dunja Megagamma Sibilo Stratos HF Zero Stratos HF Dialogos Nea Fulvia Coupé Medusa Kayak Magia Ionos Mizar Marica Granturismo

Buses	Trijota Eptaiota Omicron Ro Esatau Esagamma

Trolleybuses	Esatau V.11 140 Bimax

Trucks	Jota Eptajota Ro 3Ro Esatau Esadelta Esagamma E290

Vans	Beta Jolly Superjolly

Racing cars	D24 D50 037 Stratos HF Delta S4 Delta Group A LC1 LC2

Motorsport	Lancia Grand Prix results Lancia in rallying Jolly Club Martini Racing

Technologies	Blue&Me Lancia engines Flat-4 engine V4 engine V6 engine

People	Gianni Lancia Vincenzo Lancia Vittorio Jano Carlo Pesenti

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Armored vehicles	IZM Lince

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Vincenzo Lancia Fiat

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Type	1900s				1910s										1920s										1930s
Type	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
V4																												Augusta						Ardea
V4																	Lambda									Artena						Aprilia
I4							12 HP Zeta
			12 HP Alfa	15/20 HP Beta	20 HP Gamma	20/30 HP Epsilon		35 HP Theta						Kappa
						20/30 HP Delta										Dikappa
						30/50 HP Eta
I6			18 HP Dialfa
V8																										Astura
V8																	Trikappa						Dilambda