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Lancia Aurelia B20 GT

The V6 coupé often called the first true GT.

Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
Photo: Mr.choppers / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Years1951–1958
BodyGT Coupé
LayoutFront engine
DesignerFelice Mario Boano at Ghia
ErasWar and the birth of the GT

Why it is in the archive: In as the car most often named as the first GT.

Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Versions

Specs are metric. Power is shown in PS, hp and kW.

2.0 V62.5 V6
Engine2.0 L V62.5 L V6
InductionNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspirated
Gearbox4-speed manual4-speed manual
DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive

Racing

YearRaceResultDrivers
1952Targa FlorioOverall winFelice Bonetto

Also in this era

Cisitalia 202Cisitalia 202Cisitalia · 1947–1952Ferrari 166 MM BarchettaFerrari 166 MM BarchettaFerrari · 1948–1953Porsche 356Porsche 356Porsche · 1948–1965Jaguar XK120Jaguar XK120Jaguar · 1948–1954Aston Martin DB2Aston Martin DB2Aston Martin · 1950–1953Austin-Healey 100Austin-Healey 100Austin-Healey · 1953–1956

Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: Lancia Aurelia — accessed 2026-10-30
  2. Wikipedia: Targa Florio — accessed 2026-10-30