Lancia Aurelia B24
The quintessence of Italian elegance and the world's first production V6.
- Power
- 118 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 11.5 s
- Top speed
- 115 mph
- Est. value
- $665k–$1.3m
About the Lancia Aurelia B24
The Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider, often called the 'Spider America', is widely considered one of the most beautiful cars ever designed. Styled by Pinin Farina, it features a distinctive wraparound panoramic windscreen, cut-down doors without external handles, and a shortened wheelbase for superior handling. Mechanically advanced for its era, it utilised a 2.5-litre all-alloy V6 engine paired with a rear-mounted transaxle and inboard rear drum brakes to achieve near-perfect weight distribution. Only 240 were produced before it was replaced by the more conventional B24 Convertible, making the original Spider a blue-chip collector's item.
Lancia Aurelia B24 specs
The Lancia Aurelia B24 produces 118 bhp (88 kW) and 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 11.5 seconds and has a top speed of 115 mph (185 km/h).
| Make | Lancia |
|---|---|
| Model | Aurelia |
| Generation | B24 |
| Trim | 2.5 V6 |
| Years | 1954–1955 |
| Type | Classic |
| Body style | Spider |
| Country | Italy |
| Production | About 240 built |
| Original price | About $5,800 when new |
| Engine | 2.5-litre V6 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,451 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 118 bhp (88 kW) at 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 172 Nm (127 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 5,500 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual transaxle |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,060 kg (2,337 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 111 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Lancia Aurelia B24 worth?
A typical Lancia Aurelia B24 is estimated to be worth $665,000 – $1,300,000 (about £496,000 – £969,000).
Its original price when new was about $5,800.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Lancia Aurelia B24 rarity in CarSpot
The Lancia Aurelia B24 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Lancia Aurelia B24 fun facts
- The B24 Spider has no external door handles; to open the doors, the driver must pull a leather cord located inside the cockpit.
- It was the first production car to feature a V6 engine, a layout developed by Francesco de Virgilio under the direction of Vittorio Jano.
- Of the 240 units built, 181 were left-hand drive (B24S) and only 59 were right-hand drive.
