Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The #Lancia name conjures images of boxy little cars draped in Martini colors, tearing up rally stages. And rightfully so, given the Italian marque's array of world rally championship titles.
But nowadays, few remember that Lancia's racing heritage stretches much beyond rallying: this is the story of the Lancia D24 and the marque's brief yet successful spell in the world's sportscar championship.
The D24, dressed in an elegant yet functional aluminum body by none other than Pininfarina, was an all-new design sharing little from the previous D23 racer. The 3.3 liters, quad-cam, double ignition V6 had been entirely redesigned by Ettore Zaccone Mina, the same man who, years later, would design the Fulvia HF's 1.6 liters V4.
To lower the center of gravity and the bonnet line, the 60° V6 engine was equipped with a dry-sump lubrification system. The unit sent its 270 HP to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted clutch, gearbox, and differential assembly. #Carrera #MilleMiglia
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My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
The #Lancia name conjures images of boxy little cars draped in Martini colors, tearing up rally stages. And rightfully so, given the Italian marque's array of world rally championship titles.
But nowadays, few remember that Lancia's racing heritage stretches much beyond rallying: this is the story of the Lancia D24 and the marque's brief yet successful spell in the world's sportscar championship.
The D24, dressed in an elegant yet functional aluminum body by none other than Pininfarina, was an all-new design sharing little from the previous D23 racer. The 3.3 liters, quad-cam, double ignition V6 had been entirely redesigned by Ettore Zaccone Mina, the same man who, years later, would design the Fulvia HF's 1.6 liters V4.
To lower the center of gravity and the bonnet line, the 60° V6 engine was equipped with a dry-sump lubrification system. The unit sent its 270 HP to the rear wheels via a rear-mounted clutch, gearbox, and differential assembly. #Carrera #MilleMiglia
The exclusive merchandise you can buy to support my channel: teespring.com/stores/roadster-life
My automotive books:
Six Appeal - The Story Of The Alfa 6
amazon.com/dp/1793931046
Alfa Romeo Giulietta - The Story 1977 - 1985
ENGLISH: amazon.com/dp/1983393746
ITALIAN: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B098GVJ7RK
Alfa Romeo Arna - The Full Story 1980 - 1987 amazon.com/dp/1656632500
