Decidedly, the Lancia Stratos inspires designers. After the surprising revival unveiled by Fenomenon at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show, Pininfarina is the turn to reveal their interpretation for the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, which was held the last weekend . Note that the original model of a futuristic, due to the sharp spindle of Nuccio Bertone, constituted a real stir at the edge of the 70 ...
Wedge shape, wheelbase reduced volumes while canted, which emerge Glazing famous curves, this new version remains faithful to his eldest formal language. However, if the original outcome of the competition, was brilliantly illustrated by flying over the rally events in the heart of the seventies, his avatar will escape the test of mud.
Phantom of the past
With his precise features and its false air of stealth aircraft, the Stratos for original dress ebony is indeed the result of an exclusive project, undertaken for the sponsor Stoschek Michael, director of the automotive supplier Brose and passionate model. Designed by Jason Castriota, author of the Maserati Birdcage concept, and by Luca Borgogno, who took over upon the departure of previous Saab, the V8 takes the Italian central position behind the Ferrari F430.
With 510 horsepower, small block gratify the Transalpine whose mass is estimated at 1200 kg, nice acceleration, if the staff of Lancia gave the green light for production. For if the Statos second version is still currently a single model, a limited edition of 25 copies would be in effect under investigation. A reincarnation would be a nice rejoinder to the 8C Competizione Alfa Romeo's cousin
