Lancia 037 Stradale - Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Homologation Rally Car |
| Released At | 1982 Model Year |
| Built At | Bertone, Italy |
| Engine | 2.0L Supercharged Inline-4 |
| Position | Mid-Engine, Longitudinal |
| Aspiration | Supercharged |
| Block Material | Cast Iron |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder |
| Fuel Feed | Weber-Marelli Fuel Injection |
| Displacement | 1995 cc / 121.7 cu in |
| Power | 205 hp / 153 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Specific Output | 103 hp per liter |
| Torque | 226 Nm / 166 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h / 137 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | 5.8 seconds |
| 0 – 100 km/h | 6.0 seconds |
| Body / Frame | Steel and Kevlar Body on Tubular Chassis |
| Driven Wheels | RWD (Rear-Wheel Drive) |
| Wheel Type | Alloy Rally Wheels |
| Front Tires | 195/50VR15 |
| Rear Tires | 225/50VR15 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front Wheels | 15 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheels | 15 x 8.0 in |
| Front Suspension | Independent Double Wishbones with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent Double Wishbones with Coil Springs |
| Curb Weight | 1170 kg / 2579 lbs |
| Weight Distribution | Front 44% / Rear 56% |
| Wheelbase | 2440 mm / 96.1 in |
| Length | 4060 mm / 159.8 in |
| Width | 1720 mm / 67.7 in |
| Height | 1240 mm / 48.8 in |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy (Combined) | 12.0 L/100 km / 19.6 mpg (US) |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 liters / 14.5 gallons |

Built for Group B Homologation The 037 Stradale was created to meet FIA Group B rally regulations, which required manufacturers to produce at least 200 road-legal versions of their competition cars.
The Last Rear-Wheel-Drive Car to Win the WRC Its racing sibling, the Lancia 037, won the 1983 World Rally Championship, making it the last rear-wheel-drive car to ever win the WRC title—just before 4WD cars took over.
Only 217 Units Ever Made Lancia built just 217 examples of the Stradale version, making it extremely rare and highly collectible today.
Supercharged 2.0L Inline-4 Engine The 037 Stradale is powered by a 2.0-liter supercharged inline-four, producing 205 horsepower, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and mounted mid-rear for optimal balance.
Lightweight Construction with Kevlar and Fiberglass To keep weight down to around 1,170 kg (2,579 lbs), the car used fiberglass, Kevlar, and aluminum body panels, giving it true rally-bred performance on the road.
Styled by Pininfarina, Built by Abarth and Dallara The 037 Stradale was styled by Pininfarina, engineered by Dallara, and tuned by Abarth, making it a triple-threat collaboration of Italian motorsport legends.
Aggressive Rally-Inspired Design The car’s design included deep air vents, flared fenders, and a ducktail spoiler, all of which weren’t just for show—they improved cooling, aerodynamics, and rear downforce.
Basic Interior Focused on Function Inside, the 037 Stradale was minimalist, with racing-style bucket seats, analog gauges, and very few creature comforts—keeping the focus on raw performance.
Mid-Engine, Rear-Wheel Drive Layout Like its rally counterpart, the Stradale had a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, offering excellent balance and sharp handling—though less forgiving than modern AWD systems.
One of the Most Underrated Group B Road Cars While less famous than the Audi Sport Quattro or Peugeot 205 T16, the Lancia 037 Stradale is considered a driver’s car and a cult favorite, with its pure mechanical feel and iconic silhouette.

The Lancia 037 Stradale is the legendary homologation special for Lancia's World Rally Championship-winning Group B car. Only 207 street-legal versions were built, making it one of the rarest and most valuable Italian sports cars.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
By Condition & Provenance
Project Car (Needs Restoration)
€600,000 – €900,000(Extremely rare – most are already restored)
Good Condition (Restored, Minor Flaws)
€1,000,000 – €1,500,000(Running, but not concours-ready)
Concours-Level (Numbers-Matching, Perfect)
€1,500,000 – €2,500,000+(Under 10,000 km, full history)
Ex-Works Rally Cars (Non-Stradale)
€2,000,000 – €4,000,000+(Actual Group B race cars)
2. Key Value Factors
✅ Authenticity
Chassis # (ZLA151AR000000XXX): Must match factory records
Original 2.0L Supercharged Engine (205hp): Non-matching = 50% value loss
✅ Provenance
FIA Papers (if ex-rally) multiply value
Single-Owner Cars (very rare) fetch 20%+ premium
✅ Condition
Fiberglass Body: Check for stress cracks (repairs are complex)
Abarth Components: Original parts are €10k+ each
3. Where to Buy?
High-End Auctions: RM Sotheby’s, Gooding & Co.
Classic Dealers: Girardo & Co., Talacrest
Lancia Registry: Club 037 (private sales)
4. Market Trends
📈 Explosive Growth
Prices 3x since 2015 (€500k → €1.5M+)
Last Sold at Auction: €1.98M (2023, Gooding)
⚠️ Red Flags
Replica 037s (based on Beta Montecarlo) – check chassis VIN
Missing Supercharger (unique to Stradale)
(Fun Fact: The 037 was the last RWD car to win the WRC – beating Audi’s Quattro in 1983!)
Pro Tip: Verify engine stamp (Abarth 233 AR4 000XXX) and body tags with Lancia Classiche.
(Bonus: The street version’s supercharger whine is louder than the rally car’s – a quirk of the detuned engine!)
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