The Stratos is back

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It’s time to check that balance and see if you can take out another mortgage on your house, because the legendary Lancia Stratos is making a comeback, in a modern form.

However, the car won’t actually be built by Lancia themselves, but by Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) and New Stratos Gbr, both aiming to bring it to the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Production will be limited to 25 units, unlike its iconic predecessor, which was made in 492 examples from 1973 to 1978. Still, it will stay true to the classic model in terms of exterior and interior design, and it will have a similar footprint.

Powering it will be a new engine that can generate in excess of 550 horsepower, which will probably be mated to an automatic gearbox, but that’s all MAT was willing to divulge about it so far.

Its estimated starting price will reportedly stand at around £600,000 ($835,000), in the United Kingdom, which is some $300,000 more than what the original Lancia Stratos usually sells for.

The new car was actually previewed by a concept, back in 2010, designed by Pininfarina, and based on a modified platform of the Ferrari F430 Scuderia. It was powered by the same engine as the Italian supercar, making 532hp, but one year later, the Prancing Horse banned the coachbuilder from putting it into production with these underpinnings and powertrain, and since Pininfarina didn’t want to do it without Ferrari’s blessing, the project was shelved.

This means that the new Stratos will use a different architecture and engine, with the former to be used in other vehicles as well, according to the official announcement: “The base platform that MAT will use will allow the creation of a GT racer, a Safari version, and a competent supercar for the daily use.”

While this new Stratos won’t use the ‘Lancia‘ name, it still promises to “deliver an experience that no other supercar can assure on tight and twisty roads”.
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Not a fan. The design looks dated compared to other sports cars in it's category (4C, Cayman, etc). No wonder the car looks dated, as nothing's been changed since the concept in 2010.
 
Didn't even know about the 2010 Concept Car. I wouldn't complain a little bit if that ends up being the final look of the car. It looks fantastic :cool:
 
Turbo
Not a fan. The design looks dated compared to other sports cars in it's category (4C, Cayman, etc). No wonder the car looks dated, as nothing's been changed since the concept in 2010.
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Look before you leap lol.... There are no new details pictures yet. How can you even contemplate comparing the Cayman to a rally legend ? If its anything like the original who cares? If Ferrari blocked it they are running scared :cheers:
 
flamingchariot
Look before you leap lol.... There are no new details pictures yet. How can you even contemplate comparing the Cayman to a rally legend ? If its anything like the original who cares? If Ferrari blocked it they are running scared :cheers:
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The new Stratos will be likely be a lightweight, street-oriented, sports car, not a rally legend, which is why I brought up the Cayman as a competitor.
 
If its limited numbers I seriously doubt it mass market like the Cayman ...not in the same league ...Its a Lancia (but not) I don't think many people in US truly appreciate the heritage of don cars such as Lancia or Alfa Romeo. Don't make "street cars" in Europe. As mentioned in the post above at 6 figure price range its not a "road car"
 
Is that really a Stratos? It looks too big, heavy and circuit oriented instead of small, light and nimble for getting in and out of those tight corners as quickly as possible on any road surface.
 
Another who likes the 2010. But I was always under the impression the man who had it commissioned also didn’t want the car put into production.
 
The 2010 concept is easily identifiable as a modern day interpretation of the original Stratos.

The 2005 concept looks like it's been pumped full of too much air. A Stratos balloon if you will.
 
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Not sure if serious lol. Looks like a penny racer.
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I'm dead serious. The 2010 concept is far too literal for me, it should be something new but not so derivative of the original.

I like 2005 versions chunky compact stance and exaggerated bodywork.

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Carbon_6
The 2010 concept is easily identifiable as a modern day interpretation of the original Stratos.

The 2005 concept looks like it's been pumped full of too much air. A Stratos balloon if you will.
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They were done by two different companies iirc.
Robin
I'm dead serious. The 2010 concept is far too literal for me, it should be something new but not so derivative of the original.

I like 2005 versions chunky compact stance and exaggerated bodywork.

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This model would not look out of place in table top racers.
 
I did some digging on this, and learned the original car didn't make it to production because Ferrari said the car couldn't be based on one of their own, meaning it would have needed a new chassis/drivetrain. The original creators at the time, ran into the issue Glickenhaus did; Ferrari would not support them in any way meaning parts would have to be sourced 2nd hand which isn't efficient.

Apparently, MAT is pushing through and building just 25 "new" Stratos, presumably all wrapped around used F430s like Glickenhause first did.
 

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