1983 Lancia Rally 037

From  1983

Chassis  ZFA151AR000000416

Dampers  Adjustable Type

Disc Brakes  Vacuum-operated assistance

Disc Brakes  Rear / Front

Front Suspension  Unequal double wishbones and coil springs

Fuel tank capacity  110 litre

Manufacturer  ABARTH & C. SPA

Notes Chassis  Lancia Beta Montecarlo's chassis heavily modified. It featured a hybrid structure, with a Montecarlo-derived central monocoque and tubular steel subframes at the front and rear. The rear section was completely redesigned to accommodate the engine in a longitudinal layout instead of transverse. Steel made. Dallara crucial in structural optimization, ensuring high rigidity and low weight.

Notes Brakes  Self-ventilated Brembo disc brakes on all four wheels, with Brembo-Abarth lightweight alloy 4-piston calipers; hydraulic handbrake on the rear wheels.

Notes Suspension  The 037 Evoluzione 2 suspension was extensively optimized to enhance the car's competitiveness in rally racing. Improvements in geometry, shock absorbers, anti-roll bars, and materials made it more stable, responsive, and durable compared to the first version.

Chassis Frame  Tubular Frame

Rears Suspension  Unequal double wishbones and coil springs

Designer  Limone

Steering  Rack and pinion

Technical Specifications and History  Y

Wheel track front  1508 mm

Wheel track rear  1490 mm

Wheelbase  2440 mm

From  1983

Arrangement  Inline

Bore  85 mm

Stroke  93 mm

Compression Ratio  7.5 : 1

Cooling System  Water Cooled

Cubic displacement  2111 cc

Cylinders  4

Electrical equipment amp/H  50

Electrical equipment Volt  12

Engine  Type 232AR4

Engine Type  Mid

Final drive  Hypoid type

Fuel System Injection type  Bosch/Kugelfischer mechanical fuel injection with slide throttles.

Gearbox Number of forward speed  5

LSD  Y

Manufacturer  ABARTH & C. SPA

Maximum power  330 hp

Maximum power  8000 rpm

Maximum torque  34 kgm

Maximum torque  5500 rpm

Notes Fuel System  Roots-type Abarth R18 positive displacement supercharger, with boost pressure up to 1 bar.

Notes Gearbox  VALEO single dry disc clutch with metal-ceramic lining, 230 mm diameter. ZF gearbox, modified by Abarth, with dog engagement. ZF limited-slip differential with multi-disc clutches, 40% or 75% locking, with two drive shafts equipped with constant velocity joints. Final drive ratio variable depending on rally specifications.

Notes Engine  Evo 2 featured bigger displacement and an upgraded Volumex supercharger, increasing boost pressure and power, enhancing low-end response and drivability

Supercharged  Y

Technical Specifications and History  Y

Top speed  230 Km/h

Transmission Clutch  Dry single disc Hydraulic

Fuel Type  Petrol-Gasoline

Valves per cylinder  4

Valvetrain  DOHC

Transmission Wheel drive  Rear wheel drive

From  1993

Coachbuilder  Pininfarina

Colours Description  Restored original Martini Racing livery: white with black, red, blue stripes.

Wheels type  Alloy

Designer  Brovarone

Height  1240 mm

Lenghth  3890 mm

Material  Lightweight composite materials, including fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber

Notes body  Fully hinged, flip-up front and rear body sections, allowing quick access to mechanical components for fast servicing during rallies.

Number of doors  2

Number of spare wheels  1

Number of wheels  4

Type of body  Fastback coupe

Tyres Front size  For gravel: Pirelli M+S radial tires 185/70-16 – For tarmac: Pirelli P7 Corsa radial tires 225/595-15.

Tyres Rear size  For gravel: Pirelli M+S radial tires 205/60-16 – For tarmac: Pirelli P7 Corsa radial tires 265/40-16 or 290/660-16.

Unladen weight  960 kg

Wheels Front size  For Gravel: 6"x16" Speedline monoblock wheels – For Tarmac: 8"x15" Speedline monoblock wheels.

Wheels Rear size  For Gravel: 8"x16" Speedline monoblock wheels – For Tarmac: 10"x16" Speedline split wheels.

Width  1800 mm

From  1983

Cockpit/panels  Black

Description  Lightweight racing seats with Kevlar/fiberglass shell, equipped with 5- or 6-point harnesses

Hand drive  LHD - Left Hand Drive

Material  Upholstered in fire-resistant fabric (Nomex or similar)

Number of seats  2

Seats  Black