[1][2] The engine was an 8245 cc overhead-cam inline six diesel producing 122 horsepower (91 kW) at 2000 rpm.

Displacement was increased to 8867 cc in 1953, raising output to 132 hp (98 kW).

Lancia Esatau chassis for city buses remained in production from 1948 through 1973.

The bus was primarily used in Italy for public transport and it was produced in a small series.

The trolley bus chassis was also sold to the STCP in Porto, Portugal, who had these bodied by local coach builders Dalva.

The V.11 trolley bus version had two doors, and had capacity for 27 seated and 73 standing passengers.