Performance Review: Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT - [1963]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Lancia Flaminia Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT is the 4 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1963. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1964 Jaguar XJ 13 5.0 V12 and the 1963 Ferrari 275 GTB 3.3 V12.This particular Lancia Flaminia has a 2458cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Flaminia shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Flaminia's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1520 kgs (3351 lbs) this makes the Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT in the same weight category as the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTS Assetto 3.0 V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Lancia Flaminia shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 2458cc 12V V6 engine produces 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 135 lb-ft (183.0 Nm) @ 3500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (159 lb-ft) or the 2015 Mazda MX5 2.0i Roadster Coupe (148 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Lancia Flaminia you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1971 Fiat 130 3.2 V6 Coupe (107.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Lancia Flaminia.

The Lancia Flaminia has a Power to weight ratio of 82.2 bhp per ton and 88.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1963 Flaminia competing with the 1971 Fiat 130 3.2 V6 Coupe (107.1 bhp per ton) or the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (107.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Lancia Flaminia generating around 88.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1981 Ford Fiesta XR2 (113.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 1976 Triumph 2500 TC (113.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 12.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 12.7 secs, this made the Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT as fast as the 1962 Lincoln Continental 7.0L V8 (12.40 secs) the 1950 Aston-Martin DB2 2.6L (12.40 secs) the 1955 Triumph TR3 2.0L Convertible (12.50 secs) the or the 1962 Bentley S 3 (12.60 secs). This Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT is also faster than the 1962 Lincoln Continental 7.0L V8 (12.40 secs) the 1950 Aston-Martin DB2 2.6L (12.40 secs) the 1955 Triumph TR3 2.0L Convertible (12.50 secs) the and the 1962 Bentley S 3 (12.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Flaminia and the 1986 Lotus Excel SA 2.2 16v

When talking about the performance of the Lancia Flaminia on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.79 secs @ 72.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1986 Lotus Excel SA 2.2 16v (18.71 secs), the 2011 Jaguar XF 3.0D S (18.71 secs), and the 2000 Vauxhall-Opel Omega Evolution 500 (18.71 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1963 version of the Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT has a maximum speed of 111mph.

Top Speed of the 1963 Flaminia equals the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (122 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1963 Lancia Flaminia Coupe 3 B 2.5 GT then how about the 2005 Mazda MX5 1.8i (122 mph), the 1997 Ford Puma 1.7 16V (122 mph), or the 1985 Ford Escort Mk4 RS Turbo (122 mph).

Related Links:

1963 Flaminia Rivals List.

A Brief History of Lancia

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