Global InformationLancia Superjolly information
| Lancia Superjolly | |
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| Production | 1963–1970 |
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| Related | Lancia Flavia |
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| Transmission | 3/4-speed manual |
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The Lancia Superjolly is a light commercial vehicle produced by the Italian manufacturer Lancia. The truck, which shares its 815.000 engine and some other mechanicals with the Lancia Flavia, is the successor of the Appia-based Lancia Jolly.[1] The 1½ ton Superjolly has a longer wheelbase than its predecessor. The little truck was produced from 1963 to 1970 in Turin, Italy. The first model (315.000) was produced in 1674 examples, while 1272 of the 1.8-litre 315.024 model meant that overall production was 2948.[2] The Superjolly has front-wheel drive with independent suspension, meaning that the loading area is uncommonly low. The subframe and drivetrain of the Flavia were used, with some modifications to handle heavier work, but the Superjolly also utilized parts from the Appia, Fulvia, and Flaminia ranges.[2] A three-speed manual transmission was standard,[1] although later models had the Flavia's fully synchronized four-speed.
The front suspension setup is similar to the Flavia's, independent double wishbone with a single (albeit heavier duty) transverse leaf spring. The track is 1,385 mm (54.5 in) rather than 1300 as on the Flavia, while the leaf sprung live rear axle is 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wide.[3]
- ^ a b Miller, Denis N. (1972). Vanderveen, Bart H. (ed.). A Source Book of Commercial Vehicles. London: Olyslager Organisation, Ward Lock Limited. p. 116. ISBN 0-7063-1286-4.
- ^ a b Rudler, Adrian (Winter 1987). "Superjolly". Lancia Motor Club Journal (80). United Kingdom: 5.
- ^ Rudler, p. 6