The internet has been brewing with speculation and spyshots of what seems to be a new redesigned retro-futuristic Lancia Stratos. This concept first previewed at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 by a design company called Fenomenon Ltd. Unfortunately due to financing issues, the project was sidelined.
Recently, a rich financier by the name of Michael Stoschek and his son Maximilian commissioned the build of a one-off model of the legendary rally car. Stoschek is the owner and CEO of successful auto parts company Browse KG.
Not much information has been released about the car apart from the fact that the car will be built by Pininfarina. It uses the same platform and running gear as the Ferrari F430 Scuderia, which includes a 510hp 4.3 litre V8 engine.
Information from its dedicated website states that the project began in 2008 and Jason Castriota, who now works for Saab, worked on the design while at Pininfarina. His duties were taken over by Luca Borgogno, after Castriota left for Bertone. There also may be a chance that a limited run of 25 models might be produced, but that has yet to be officially confirmed. More details about the car will be released soon.
Look after the jump for a picture gallery.
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awesomeeeee
I like hate the previous design, but the new design did amaze me~!
Previous Stratos wasn’t about looks, it’s about performance.
I do hope this one doesn’t fall apart like the old one.
a legend has reborn, hope this is less problematic than the previous one
If Hasselhoff’s plan to do a Knight Rider movie remake ever happens, this car should definitely be the main actor.
K.I.T.T. anyone? aha~
lovely
i dont really know that much onto the old legendary Stratos, due to my age – i wasnt even born at the time it shot into fame – but i read quite a few reviews on it and even watch some films about the car, and i can quite understand why it was such a favourite
whats wrong with getting the new one out? i mean, the market is there as far as both potential new car buyer and the avid fans of this cult hero, and it am pretty sure it will sell like hotcakes.
everybody loves a hero coming back.
Proton inspired 25 units only.
Paint it with ‘Alitalla’ color scheme and its a classic. This reminds me of Wheeljack in Transformers :)
Pity it’s a one off, this is the car that could have kickstart Lancia’s revival in sporty cars. Fiat management has long concentrated on producing high volume models for Alfa & Fiat. Lancia is almost neglected. But I think the Ferrari’s 500bhp V8 is too powerful for this short wheelbase car, Alfa’s tuned 270bhp V6 is more manageable and closer to the original engine config.
lancia startos: my favorite car in gran turismo2
one of the best timeless looking classic rally car
i dont really like the old stratos despite it being a legend…
but this new one, it’ll be a waste if not produce it… limited production will be a lot better!!!
hoping next reincarnation model should be Lancia Delta Integrale Limited Edition..
“Reincarnation” this word is statement. Design and techwise recaptured the classic spirit within this new Lancia Stratos. Wicked Witch should i say…;)
“Reincarnation” this word is statement. Design N tech wise recaptured classic spirit within this new Lancia Stratos…Wicked Witch Reborn should i say…;)
The original Stratos car will always looks the best, especially with those racy deep dish wheels. This is one of few timeless looking cars of the early 70’s alongside Lambo Miura & Maserati Merak & De Tomaso Pantera.
one of the most legendary lancia cars in rally..
My favourite was Lancia Monte Carlo. Perhaps they can reincarnate that model too.
The Beta Monte Carlo is a stunning looking car in Group 5 racecar form.
Hey i had the original Lancia remote controlled toy car!
Would love to see Lancia produce back their Delta Integrale!