This Lancia 037 brings you back from the stratosphere
Posted on 24-04-2016 at 23:02 by jaapiyo – 23 Comments”
In the rich rally history Lancia had the 037 a tussenpaus, overshadowed by the legendary Stratos, which preceded, and the equally legendary Delta S4 that was next. The 037 is, however, more honour.
When the Lancia Rally, better known as the Lancia 037, her debut in 1982 was the least impressive car like the Stratos in 1972. It was the first real Group-B sample, with the thin Italian look has a lot of technique that had proven in circuit racing. The 037, with its two seats and mid-engine shared also the technical details with the Group 5 Lancia Monte Carlo, which the World Endurance Championship won in 1981.
The 2.111 cc large four-cylinder engine that behind the chairs was derived from the 2.0 litre engine from the Fiat 131, but substantially reworked by Abarth. The men of scorpio have developed a completely different, light head with 16 valves and two camshafts. As icing on the cake was a compressor added to the engine some extra to pump. The result was 325 cavalli, that the wheels were released via a ZF-vijfbak. Abarth also developed large parts of the chassis and the suspension. Brembo disc brakes provided the stopping power.
In 1982, the 037 is still too much plagued by small problems, as it tends to go in starting projects in motorsport. The first time that Autoblog took part in the junkyard race was not as top as the second time. One year later, the Lancia, however, ready for success. Among other things, the Audi Quattro’s were defeated on the way to the constructor’s championship, with victories in Monte Carlo, Tour de Corse, the Acropolis Rally, New Zealand and San Remo. It was the last rear-wheel drive car such a success at the highest level of rallying.
Of the 037 are an estimated 150 copies for the normal route is provided. No one knows exactly how many ‘Stradales’ there are. The FIA explained namely the manufacturers to, within one year of 200 copies to build one for homologation, but there was still a little cheated. Street version’s that racers were and vice-versa, it can happen in Italy.
What is certain is that you will soon be at Bonhams gets the chance one 037 to obtain a special. It is the first prototype in 1980. Several years ago the car was completely restored, so don’t be afraid to weggeroest Italian iron. Be afraid of the price, because for old Italian, special appr, you pay today, the top prize, even if there is no horse on the nose to stijgeren. The estimate is that the Lancia road for about 320.000 to 400.000 Lira Euro.
Gallery: Lancia 037 Prototype
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