Description
The Lancia Stratos Group B is a rally car that was developed by the Italian automaker Lancia in the early 1980s. It was specifically designed to compete in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the newly created Group B category.
The Stratos Group B was based on the Lancia Stratos, which had already achieved success in the WRC in the 1970s. However, the Group B version was significantly lighter and more powerful, with a mid-mounted engine and a highly aerodynamic body.
Under the hood, the Stratos Group B was powered by a 2.4-liter V6 engine that produced up to 380 horsepower, depending on the configuration. It also had a lightweight, composite body and advanced suspension system, which made it highly competitive on the rough and challenging rally stages of the WRC.
The Stratos Group B made its WRC debut in 1983, but suffered from reliability issues and did not achieve the same level of success as its predecessor. However, it remains a highly regarded rally car among enthusiasts, thanks to its distinctive design and powerful performance.
The Group B era of the WRC was short-lived, lasting only from 1982 to 1986, due to concerns over safety and the extreme performance of the cars. However, the legacy of the Stratos Group B lives on, as a symbol of the technological and engineering innovation of the era, and a reminder of the
