It's a remarkable and unmistakable multilevel machine — unique contours and how can you forget the iconic Martini Racing paint job? THE Lancia Rally 037 faced the future — the 4WD — and won it. Despite not having as much power as the rival Audi Quattro, and only having two drive wheels (the rear ones), would win the constructors' championship in 1983.
Today we remember this very special machine with a small movie from FCA Heritage , which briefly brings us all the numbers that matter about the victorious Lancia Rally 037.
A look at a machine that had more to do with a competition car born from scratch than a production car adapted for competition: rear mid-engine, tubular sub-chassis, independent suspension, and two huge hoods (front and rear) to allow full access to mechanics, facilitating assistance in the test.
His career would go on for five championships (1982-1986), always competitive, which gave Lancia plenty of time to triumphantly enter 4WD with the Delta S4 monster…
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