Lancia Flaminia I (Tipo 813) gallery (1957–1970)

The Lancia Flaminia was produced from 1957 to 1970 as the brand's flagship model, succeeding the revolutionary Aurelia. It retained the transaxle layout with the gearbox and inboard disc brakes integrated into the De Dion rear axle assembly, ensuring near-perfect front-to-rear weight distribution. Unlike the Aurelia, the Flaminia adopted an independent double-wishbone front suspension instead of sliding pillars. The model was offered in an impressive variety of body styles: the four-door factory Berlina designed by Pininfarina, a two-door Coupé also by Pininfarina, the shortened Coupé GT and Convertible by Carrozzeria Touring featuring lightweight aluminum Superleggera construction, and the aerodynamic Sport Zagato with its distinctive double-bubble roofline. Power came from an all-aluminum 60-degree V6 engine, initially displacing 2.5 liters with outputs ranging from 102 hp up to 140 hp with triple Weber carburetors (3C), and later upgraded in 1962 to a 2.8-liter unit producing up to 152 hp. A four-speed manual transmission was standard across the lineup. Throughout its production run, the Flaminia gained four-wheel Dunlop disc brakes, refined interior appointments, and enhanced electrical systems. It was exported to North America and across Europe, and famously served as the official presidential limousine of the Italian Republic.