It is the rally racer of the modern age.
Lancia was forced to create a new competitor for the motorsports competition by the introduction of the new FIA Group B rules in the 1980s. We’re betting that very few of these mid-engine sports cars can still be seen on the streets today, even though a lot of 037 Stradale units were manufactured as part of the homologation regulations.
Kimera Automobili wishes to bring back the glory days of 037 through restoring, and modifying one. The Kimera EVO37 is a clean that can be considered the 037 of the modern era. The original Lancia 037 is still the basis of the EVO37. The exterior design has only one change: the LED lights. The EVO37 is slightly longer than the original Lancia and the body is made of carbon fiber, instead of the fiberglass used in the 037. Everything is the same, from the roof shape to the rear wing maxi to the roof shape.
The engine behind the seats in longitudinal positions is the same: the 2.1-liter Italtecnica mill. It was then redesigned under Claudio Lombardi, Lancia engineer. Turbocharging has made it produce 505 horsepower (377 Kilowatts) as well as 406 pound-feet (405 Newton-meters) of torque.
Yes, the Kimera EVO37 can still be rear-wheel drive and has a manual transmission. Ohlins handles the quadrilateral suspensions while Brembo carbon ceramic brakes are also available. Each unit of the Kimera EVO37 is limited to 37 units. The base price for each unit is 480,000 euros, or approximately $585,000 at current exchange rates. It will be available in metal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with deliveries to customers starting in September.