Rejoice: The Long-Awaited 'New Stratos' Is Back On

25 examples of the Lancia Statos homage first revealed as a concept in 2010 will finally be made
Rejoice: The Long-Awaited 'New Stratos' Is Back On

Back in 2010, much of the motoring world was collectively salivating over the prospect of a new Lancia Stratos. Well, sort of - it was a project launched by billionaire German businessman Michael Stoschek, who commissioned Pininfarina to design a modern re-imagination of the legendary Lancia coupe.

The concept version used a Ferrari 430 Scuderia as a base, with 200mm lopped off the chassis to echo the original Stratos’ stunted proportions. It seemed an appropriate choice - the old Stratos was powered by a Ferrari V6, so why not give the new one a Maranello-built V8? Unfortunately it wasn’t to be, because Ferrari wasn’t happy.

Ferrari blocked Pininfarina from making the thing, along with anyone else who might want to try. It seemed like that was that, but nearly eight years on, it looks like the Stratos Homage is finally going to happen.

Rejoice: The Long-Awaited 'New Stratos' Is Back On

A firm called Manifattura Automobili Torino (MAT) has licensed the car from Stoschek, and will be building 25 units. We’re not entirely sure what will be used as a base (there’s a distinct lack of technical information in the press release), but MAT has said it’ll have 542bhp.

Interestingly, the platform the firm is using “will allow the creation of a GT racer, a Safari version” along with “a competent supercar for the daily use.” Already, we want them all.

The trio of cars will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, along with pricing. There’s no indication yet as to how much they’ll cost, but we wouldn’t be surprised at all if it ends up being a six-figure sum…

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Comments

Ewan23 (The Scottish guy)

Oh yes.

02/09/2018 - 16:17 |
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Miru

Ohhh what would I give to own one…

02/09/2018 - 16:17 |
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HAYABUSA

In reply to by Miru

How about a million dollars ?

02/09/2018 - 16:30 |
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Anonymous

I was reading about this recently and I think it was a Ferrari 430 Scuderia originally but shorten down so it was faster Ferrari didn’t like this and blocked it. I hope Lancia takes inspiration and makes a performance car again.

02/09/2018 - 16:20 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

nvm its in the article now XD

02/09/2018 - 18:16 |
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KPS Lucky - Inactive

Only 25? I guess I didn’t want one anyway.

02/09/2018 - 16:20 |
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Emil Klotz

That would be just the perfect car and I want one sooo badly

02/09/2018 - 16:21 |
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Stubaru

Please just gimmieee

02/09/2018 - 16:22 |
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Zoomer Slick

Excuse me.

Pop up headlights?

02/09/2018 - 16:26 |
17 | 1

A thing of the past, due to pedestrian safety laws.

02/09/2018 - 18:09 |
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Anonymous

They are doin’ something there…

IT IS PROBABLY GONNA BE A FAILURE.

02/09/2018 - 16:26 |
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Romain DWG

Why 542bhp? I crave a entry level sport car with apr. 250bhp and RWD. Something light, sporty and cheap. I think it should be built with the same spirit than the GT86.

But anyway, I’m dreaming!

02/09/2018 - 16:29 |
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The original Lancia Stratos did 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds. That’s the performance of a Ferrari 308 of the same year - a mid engined, top of the line supercar - but in a car that’s smaller and shorter wheelbase than a Golf I. If you want an entry level sports car, then fair enough, but calling that entry level sports car a Lancia Stratos would be a disgrace for the name. The Stratos was the ride on the cannon ball, and you don’t win the WRC three times with anything less than that.

02/09/2018 - 18:07 |
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Anonymous
02/09/2018 - 16:41 |
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