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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SAVAGE DOGG (Ping-Pong Gang) (Corvette Squad)

Deoxide (Hiatus) I wonder what Purple will say about this one…

02/09/2018 - 16:42 |
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Darth Imperius/Anthony🇭🇷

I think it would be better with a souped up version of the Giulia V6. The V8 is awesome but it kinda IMO doesn’t suit the Stratos name. Happy to see the name return finally tho. Especially excited for the Safari.

02/09/2018 - 16:43 |
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The V8 was in the concept though - we still don’t know what will power the car that’s coming out at Geneva. Alfa V6 would be an awesome fit, however unlikely, so cross your fingers!

02/09/2018 - 17:03 |
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What about a 5 cylinder Turbo. Probably not the best option but it could suit it well and would give it plenty of character. It suited the fiat coupe and this kind of reminds me of one!

02/09/2018 - 19:22 |
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Anonymous
02/09/2018 - 16:44 |
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Joel Brennan

Ferrari keeps telling people not to do things and then it happens anyways. Stick it to em, boys.

02/09/2018 - 16:57 |
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Nishant Dash

Oh hell yes! I made a post about this earlier than the staff though…#hackerman 😂😂

02/09/2018 - 16:57 |
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Anonymous

Me likey…

02/09/2018 - 17:02 |
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Nishant Dash

Also it’s rumoured to have a V8 and cost around 600k USD

02/09/2018 - 17:02 |
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Hmm, that price actually doesn’t seem too bad when you consider the extremely low number of units to be produced, alongside the fact that it’ll be an instant collector’s item.

02/10/2018 - 04:12 |
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Anonymous

YaaaaaAAAAaaay!

02/09/2018 - 17:59 |
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Dante Verna

For the motor to match the looks, this thing better have the angriest V6 ever made, not that any other could ruin it.

02/09/2018 - 19:35 |
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Ariel Atom V8 would be better…

02/09/2018 - 20:49 |
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Anonymous

Yesssss Finally!

02/09/2018 - 19:36 |
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