Lancia Beta (van)

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The Lancia Beta "Autocarro" is a small commercial vehicle produced by the Italian company Lancia between 1950 and 1961. It was sold as the Z10 short wheelbase and Z11 long wheelbase model, and a rarer three-axle Z12 version. [1]

Three wheelbases were created, the short-wheelbase Z10, long-wheelbase Z11, and the Z12 three-axle. The forward control Beta had several variants, included as a pickup, van, minibus, and ambulance. 6,700 units total were produced. [2]

The Beta was launched with an innovative U-shaped four-cylinder engine, with a 1.9 litre (1908 cc) capacity producing 48 bhp (36 kW; 49 PS). In 1953, a new 2.0 litre (1963 cc) two-cylinder two-stroke engine built under licence from Detroit Diesel was available, producing 42 bhp (31 kW; 43 PS). [3]

Beta 190

The 190 is a light commercial vehicle with two seats and designed for carrying light goods. It uses a body from coachbuilders Viberti. This version of the vehicle has an engine rated at 35HP and a maximum speed of 52km/h. The truck had a version with a tilt back for transporting products. It was used for transport in the milk system in north part of [[Italy].[ citation needed ]

The 190 featured a 190cm wide cabin (thus the designation of 190). Since it was so mechanically different from other Lancia models it was discontinued in 1961. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Bruce, Lindsay (2009). Lancia 70 Years of TrailBlazing. Lindsay Family Trust. p. 212.
  2. ↑ Niederle, Pavel. "Lancia Beta". Lancia club.
  3. 1 2 "LANCIA'S UNIQUE U4 POWERED LIGHT TRUCKS – 1950-1970". September 16, 2017.
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