The Lambda was introduced in 1922 and is usually described as the first production car with a load-bearing monocoque body, which had no separate chassis. Its front suspension was independent, with sliding pillars and coil springs. The engine was a narrow-angle V4 with a single overhead camshaft. Through nine series the engine was enlarged, and production ended in 1931.
Introduced in 1922, the Lancia Lambda was a landmark car that pioneered a load-bearing monocoque body and independent front suspension in a production vehicle. Its narrow-angle V4 engine and low centre of gravity made it remarkably advanced for its era. Many thousands were built across nine series through 1931.
104years
3generations
3trims
48–68hp range
The Lineage
3 generations · tap any to explore1 trimSeries 1-5 (1922-1926)
1922–1926
1 trimSeries 6-7 (1926-1928)
1926–1928
1 trimSeries 8-9 (1928-1931)
1928–1931
The Story
Why the Lambda mattersTrims · Series 8-9 (1928-1931)
1 trim · 1928–1931★ Only trim
2.6 V4
Sedan · 1928–1931
Power
68 hp
Body
Sedan
Debut
1928
Production
1928–1931
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