KYOSHO ORIGINAL 1/18scale Lancia Stratos HF (Yellow) [No.KS08130Y]

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In the 1970s the ‘Stratos’ brought Lancia to the attention of the Japanese motoring public. Represented as a Group 5 machine driven by the main character in the hit manga series ‘Circuit Wolf’, the Stratos image was indelibly linked to racing specifications, however it was originally designed to conquer the WRC (World Rally Championship). As the world’s first purpose-built machine for rally racing, the Stratos won the manufacturers championship title three times in succession from 1974 to 1976. Front and rear pipe frames and body with monocoque cabin and a wheelbase of 2,180mm, shorter than other light cars, plus tread of 1,430mm/1,460mm (overall width 1,750mm) delivered weight distribution for improved cornering performance. The extreme dimensions ensured high responsiveness and superior body rigidity. Considering its main purpose for rally raiding, the 2.4ℓ V6 engine from the Ferrari Dino 246GT, which also belonged to the Fiat Group, was retuned for low-medium speeds. While output from the production spec vehicle was 190㎰/23kg-m, the WRC spec version increased output to 240ps. Having both worked on the Lamborghini Miura, Marcello Gandini, who also worked on Countach, and Giampaola Dallara combined to develop the solid wedge-shaped body on this world-famous rally masterpiece.