The powerplant was derived from that of
the Trevi, 1995cc with cast iron block and four
cylinders, but that was about all which remained the same. The cylinder
head was light alloy, with four valves per cylinder. The engine was supercharged
with a Roots type compressor and was initially fitted with Weber carburettors.
In 1982 this produced around 270bhp, the supercharger providing an exceptionally flat torque curve.
Development continued apace, and on 1st August that same year, the 'Evo 1' was homologated. This incorporated a
Kugelfischer fuel injection system (giving a power output of around 310bhp), different rear
lights and a lighter body.
1983 saw work concentrating on the further reduction
of the weight of the car, which included the adoption of a titanium rollcage
and a kevlar bonnet. Some suspension modifications were also made as the season progressed. January
1984 saw the homologation of the final 'Evo 2' with a larger 2110cc engine, water-injection and a
higher capacity supercharger, the power going up to around 325bhp. Some further bodywork
modifications were also homologated at this time.
The road-going 037 had an official top speed of 220km/h, would reach 100km/h in 7 seconds and took 27.4 seconds to cover the standing kilometer.
The main aim of the 037, however, was competition, and it made it's debut on the 1982 Tour
de Corse, where it took ninth place with Alen at the wheel. The Audis continued to dominate that year, but it took the
manufacturers title in 1983 and second place in 1984. By that time,
the rear wheel drive layout had been surpassed by the 'new' four wheel
drive cars, and it was time for Lancia to bring out the Delta S4.
The Lancia 037 or 'Rally' was developed to superscede the Fiat
131 in world rallying, and followed in the footsteps of the Lancia Stratos
in being a purpose built rally car. The main central body of the
chassis
was taken from the Beta Montecarlo, but new tubular subframes
were added at both the front and the rear, onto which the suspension was mounted. The suspension itself consisted of double wishbones on all
four corners, with several pick-up points to allow adjustment, and was designed by Gianpaolo Dallara. The bodywork,
constructed of glass-fibre reinforced plastic, was designed and built by Pininfarina.
The design of the 037 was started in July 1980, and amazingly the first prototype 037 emerged in December of that year.
It underwent significant development during 1981 (the Pininfarina wind tunnel, the Pirelli track at Vizzola, testing
of turbocharged version, testing of road version) and was homologated on 1st
April 1982.
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Technical Details
| Driveline | longitudinal engine at centre/rear with rear wheel drive |
| Engine | 1997cc (84x90mm) dohc 16v four cylinder supercharged with 205bhp @ 7,000rpm |
| Suspension | front : double wishbone with telescopic dampers and coil springs
rear : double wishbone with twin telescopic dampers and coil springs wheelbase : 2440mm track (front / rear) : 1508mm / 1490mm |
| Brakes | front : discs, ventilated, diameter 300mm
rear : discs, ventilated, diameter 300mm Mechanical handbrake on rear wheels |
| Gearbox | 5 speed manual (ZF) with limited slip differential |
| Weight | 1170kg (42.7% front, 57.3% rear) |
| Dimensions | click here |
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Your Comments
Probabily, the most beatiful
car that Lancia ever built. Even without the greater technology and efficience
of the Delta S4, or the innovation of the mitic Stratos, 037 Rally has
a wonderful design. It prooved through time that it was too sofisticated
for his time. One of my favourites. (Pedro M, Portugal)
Maybe the most beautiful
car i ever seen.I wish Lancia start to make again cars like this and Stratos.One
of my dreams is to see Lancia like the past years:"QUEEN OF THE RALLYES"(Nikos
K.Greece)
Having had the pleasure to
see the 037 in action in the New Zealand world championship rally rounds
it is still my choise of car in those wonderfull times of Group B. The
elegance and engineering of the 037 is a fond memory which i shall always
cherish. (Adriaan V, New Zealand)
The
037 is one of my most favourite racing cars of all time. In my estimation
it is among the most basically ugly/beautiful and functional looking rally
cars ever. This is what rally cars should look like today.
It kick started my love affair with rallying and motorsport in general.
I owe it a debt of gratitude. (Robert, Ireland)
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