The Stratos prototype made its debut in 1970 at the Bertone stand of the Turin Motor Show. It immediately raised curiosity and surprise among the visitors, but a half-hearted interest by the Lancia company. One year later, the new Lancia Stratos was finally produced to comply with the needs of the Lancia Racing Team. The car was completely different, although having the same glamour and appeal, it turned out to be perfect to compete in rallies. For 6 consecutive years it became the car to defeat, winning three World Championships (1974, 1975 and 1976). The reader will find the history, the evolution, the competitions as well as the drivers profiles.

"G:\HAYNES\N2368.jpg"This book is a celebration of Lancia’s 50 glorious years of motor racing history and the cars that created it, including the D50 (the only Formula 1 car the company ever built and which, destiny dictated, was not to win the World Championship until it had been given to Ferrari), the LC2 (the Turin manufacturer’s sporting masterpiece of the 1980s) and the all-conquering Deltas (winners of so many World Rally Championships). The cars of Lancia's sporting pedigree are fully described, with detailed technical specifications, and illustrated with spectacular colour photographs.