the 1946 giro di lombardia, 40th edition of the race, was held on october 27, 1946, on a total route of 231 km. it was won for the first time, of the 4 consecutive, by italian fausto coppi, reached the finish line with the time of 6h24 ' 30 "at an average of 36.047 km/h, preceding the compatriots luigi casola and michele motta.