In 1961, Lancia introduced the new front-wheel-drive Flavia series, followed by the development of the Zagato-built Sport model the next year. Designed by Ercole Spada, the Sport featured an alloy body that significantly reduced weight compared to other Flavia variants.
Its distinctive appearance was enhanced by panoramica rear quarter windows that extended into the roofline. The concave rear window, operable via an electric motor at the top, allowed for improved ventilation, while the sloping rear deck culminated in a raked tail.
By 1963, the Sport’s 1,500cc dual-carburetor flat-four engine was enlarged to 1,800cc. Unlike other Flavia models with a single-carburetor setup producing 92 horsepower, the Sport retained its dual carburetors, boosting power to 100 and then 105 horsepower. Competition-tuned versions reached up to 130 horsepower.
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