Lancia Esagamma is a

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and

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chassis produced by

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car manufacturer Lancia from 1962 to 1973.

Trucks

A total of 6,648 Esagamma trucks were built from 1962 to 1971. The truck uses in the engine parts from

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. They are from 6 cylinders and had 187 to 228 hp. Lancia Esagamma can carry from 19 to 44 t (with trailer). The truck was used in

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for commercial needs and building industry. Lancia Esagamma was distributed for countries like:

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and other countries.

Versions

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Buses

Lancia Esatau 703

The first bus, the 703, was produced in from 1960 to 1964. It was built with bodies from Viberti, Pistoiesi and SEAT-Casaro. Around 220 units were built by Pistoiesi. It had engine with 150 hp.

Lancia Esatau 703-08

The Lancia Esatau 703-08, sometimes called Mauri after its coach builder, was produced from 1973 to 1980. This special four-axle articulated bus version was produced for Milan, and was the first Italian aluminium bus.

Lancia Esagamma 715

The Lancia Esagamma 715 model is a bus for transporting people over long distances. It was produced from 1965 to 1970. The bus has two doors, one in the front and one in the back, and uses a body built by Carrozzeria Bianchi. The bus has a capacity of 42 places.

Lancia Esagamma 718

The 718 were produced from 1973 to 1974, with 200 built.

Engines

*197HP *207HP *209HP *228HP

References

{{Lancia industrial vehicles timeline Esagamma Esagamma Vehicles introduced in 1962