The Lancia 037

The 037 Stradale was made to homologate its rally version into the radical Group B WRC class.  At the core of every 037 is the mass production Lancia Beta Montecarlo.  Every 037 has the centre chassis section from the Montecarlo... with perhaps some mnodifications ;-)

The Rally 037 is based on the Stradale and was the last 2-wheel drive car to win the World Rally Championship in 1983 against the formidable 4 wheel drive Audi

Almost every aspect of the 037 was business with large Brembo Brakes, double wishbone suspension, two 35-litre tanks, ZF five-speed gearbox, an Abarth-supercharged engine and easy access for repairs.

In all only 207 examples of the Stradale were built!

The photo here taken at one of many events featuring these great cars, and the rally stable from which they come from

Fulvia - Stratos - 037 - S4 - Delta integrale