| Lancia 037 Stradale | |
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Design
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| Manufacturer | Lancia |
| Designer | Admiral Leviathan |
| Class | Two-seat Supercar |
| Production | 1982-1983 |
Specifications
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| Weight | 1724kg / 1.9 Tons |
| Layout | MR |
| Powerplant | 1.4L I4 Special |
| Top Speed | 68 MPH |
The Lancia 037 is a mid-engined, road-going rally car built by Italian company Lanica.
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Build Information[edit | edit source]
The original revision of the 037 was completed sometime in early February, idunno, I forgot. The Stradale, or street, car was completed first, with a rally-tuned variation following closely after. Unlike the Lancia Delta, in which both versions of the car are identical, the 037 Stradale and the 037 Rally are two very different cars. The Stradale sports a 6-speed transmission and stiffer suspension to optimize track performance, although its much heavier weight limits its top speed by a wide margin.
037 Stradale Gallery[edit | edit source]
037 Rally[edit | edit source]
| Lancia 037 Rally | |
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Design
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| Manufacturer | Lancia |
| Designer | Admiral Leviathan |
| Class | Two-seat Rally Car |
| Production | 1982-1983 |
Specifications
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| Weight | 1232kg / 1.3 Tons |
| Layout | MR |
| Powerplant | 1.4L I4 Special |
| Top Speed | 72 MPH |
Unlike the slow 037 Stradale, the 037 Rally is a much quicker car. Using an 8-speed transmission instead of 6-speed, the car's top speed may not be much improved but the car accelerates very quickly. Unfortunately, owing to its RWD layout, the vehicle's suitability in rally is questionable at best. It is very tricky to control, risking loss of control at every small bump. There is little to no advantage to using this layout-- any 4WD car is superior-- but if driven by a professional driver, the car can provide sideways-excitement to any rally stage.
037 Rally Gallery[edit | edit source]
Design Information[edit | edit source]
The Lancia 037 was built to compete in the Group B rallies of the 1980s. Despite being pressured by Audi's 4WD Quattro and Peugeot's 205 TI, the 037 won the 1983 world championship. Shortly after, it became obsolete upon the introduction of the Lancia Delta. It was the last rear-wheel drive car to win the World Rally Championship.
