Cross section of the flat four engine; note the short pushrods operating the valves via the two camshafts either side of the short crankshaft.


     History of the Flavia continued...

Flavia front suspension cross-section.
     The Architect of the Flavia ~

Il Professore Antonio Fessia (1901-1968)

 Before working for Lancia, il Professore worked for Fiat (1936-46) collaborating on the Topolino, for Ducati, and then joined Lancia in 1955. He worked on the Appia, then the Flaminia and finally the Flavia. He first designed a flat four engine in 1947. Irascible and an allegedly infamous womaniser, he was recognised as one of the finest engineers of his generation.  He was a gifted classical pianist too.
                                                                                                                      
Production line for the 2000 Berlina.



Flavia 1800 engine with single Solex
carburetter
Flavia 1800 engine with the early fuel injection
 system.		 Late 4 speed gearbox with wand type lever
                                                                   
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