RE: New Lancia Stratos Spied In Italy
Discussion
Justayellowbadge said:
From Bollah's link:
This just looks sensationally good. I hope it is a Lancia 'Halo-Car' !!!!!!!Edited by Justayellowbadge on Wednesday 4th August 13:16
Please, a production run of a 1000 units, pleeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!
(And the proportions and lines are so much better than the Fenomenon Show Car)
Alfanatic said:
I love that, perhaps the only modernisation of a classic I've seen yet that I like. Looks incredible.
I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Current Alfa V6 is a Holden block with Alfa heads on, but I hear a rumour that that engine is also now discontinued.I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Looks infinitely better than the Fenomenon, but the front on the "spy" photos looks suspiciously Mk1 MR2-esque!
Actually, I woudn't mind a replica built on an AW11 chassis. Would be far lighter and probably a better drive than a "new" Stratos with all the health and safety crap that would have to be put in.
That said, I'm wishing (but doubting) that Lancia will make a production version! IF they can make it light enough, it could be an Elise rival with one of the 1.4s out of an Abarth EsseEsse. Would make more sense than a Ferrari V8, and would allow Lancia to price it lower without angering the prancing horse.
Actually, I woudn't mind a replica built on an AW11 chassis. Would be far lighter and probably a better drive than a "new" Stratos with all the health and safety crap that would have to be put in.
That said, I'm wishing (but doubting) that Lancia will make a production version! IF they can make it light enough, it could be an Elise rival with one of the 1.4s out of an Abarth EsseEsse. Would make more sense than a Ferrari V8, and would allow Lancia to price it lower without angering the prancing horse.
funwithrevs said:
Alfanatic said:
I love that, perhaps the only modernisation of a classic I've seen yet that I like. Looks incredible.
I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Current Alfa V6 is a Holden block with Alfa heads on, but I hear a rumour that that engine is also now discontinued.I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Surely the Alfa version will have different valvetrain/heads to differentiate from the Chrysler variant.
bobberz said:
funwithrevs said:
Alfanatic said:
I love that, perhaps the only modernisation of a classic I've seen yet that I like. Looks incredible.
I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Current Alfa V6 is a Holden block with Alfa heads on, but I hear a rumour that that engine is also now discontinued.I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Surely the Alfa version will have different valvetrain/heads to differentiate from the Chrysler variant.
interesting, so, if our somewhat unsubstantiated rumours of an Alfa engine are true, then the choices could be either a Chrysler V6 with bits on, hopefully with a decent sound, or a multiair engine, which could make it a nice cheapish little cracker of an MX5 alternative, or, um, a turbodiesel.Whatever, the more I look at it, the more I realise it's my new favourite current car. Well, maybe current.
I have to have one of those. If I'm really lucky it will even drive well and also not have a diesel.
bobberz said:
funwithrevs said:
Alfanatic said:
I love that, perhaps the only modernisation of a classic I've seen yet that I like. Looks incredible.
I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Current Alfa V6 is a Holden block with Alfa heads on, but I hear a rumour that that engine is also now discontinued.I'm not sure about using an Alfa V6 though, that's an Opel or GM V6 now isn't it? The decent Arese V6 is out of production.
Surely the Alfa version will have different valvetrain/heads to differentiate from the Chrysler variant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Pentastar_en...
That fits in with the other rumours of multi-air and twin turbo V6 engines that have been bandied about. Blimey they must be busy little bumble bees at FIAT power trains
I have always loved the Stratos - the sound was the catalyst that made me a total rally fan & (some yrs later) buy & compete with a 6R4
This looks a worthy sucessor especially with the 430 motor (& sound)
What exactly does it take to get a rating of more than 5 on the PH o meter?
F**ks sake Ph sort it out!
This looks a worthy sucessor especially with the 430 motor (& sound)
What exactly does it take to get a rating of more than 5 on the PH o meter?
F**ks sake Ph sort it out!
[quote=Snoggledog The last I heard sales had dropped record levels in Italy! If the Italians aren't buying Lancia who else will? Something like this or the Fulvia concept penned a couple of years ago might, just might, revive the brand.
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not sure about that didn't they outsell alfa in europe last year? Don't catch typical British media anti-Lancia negativity
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not sure about that didn't they outsell alfa in europe last year? Don't catch typical British media anti-Lancia negativity
crostonian said:
I've driven round Balocco and don't recall any gradients as seen in the 1st so called spy pic. As for Alfa V6 power, would that be the pathetic excuse of an engine to be found in the Brera? Hope not.
How dare you insult that legendary Busso V6 power plant! The Brera is a fat pig.
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