Rally racing was revolutionized by the arrival of the Lancia Stratos, the primary automobile designed particularly for rallying, breaking away from the period’s reliance on modified manufacturing autos.
Created in collaboration with Bertone and styled by Marcello Gandini, its compact, wedge-shaped fiberglass physique and mid-mounted Ferrari Dino V6 engine delivered excellent dealing with and efficiency. Dominating the World Rally Championship from 1974 to 1976, the Stratos stays a coveted icon, with solely round 492 Stradale variations produced and lots of persevering with to compete into the Eighties.
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