Lancia Appia Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1953–1963) — First Generation
The first-generation Lancia Appia was a compact sedan that carried Lancia's engineering ambitions into a smaller, more affordable package, offering refinement and careful construction where rivals of the era settled for simple basics.
Every Lancia Appia engine in this generation runs on gasoline, in keeping with the period. The small-displacement unit favours flexible mid-range pulling over outright speed, so the car feels comfortable on town roads and open country routes alike. Power reaches the rear wheels through a manual transmission, a drivetrain layout typical of the time.