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Lancia Stratos HF
#33 • Italy • 1973 - 1978 • Motorsport & Rally

Lancia Stratos HF

The Purpose-Built World Rally Weapon

The Lancia Stratos HF is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 2.4L Ferrari Dino 65° V6 delivering 190 - 280 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the purpose-built world rally weapon.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • First car in history designed from scratch solely for World Rallying
  • Triple consecutive World Rally Championship title winner (1974, 1975, 1976)
  • Powered by Ferrari's high-revving Dino V6 powerplant

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Lancia Stratos HF (1973 - 1978) represents a watershed moment for Lancia and the automotive industry. Engineered in Italy during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.4L Ferrari Dino 65° V6 paired with a 5-speed manual allowed it to reach 232 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (6.0s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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