Hot Wheels Rally Racers Lancia Rally 037
By 1983, rallying had a new ruler: four‑wheel drive. Audi’s Quattro was unstoppable — or so it seemed. Then Lancia arrived with the Rally 037, a car that ignored convention and fought back with balance, precision and bravery. Rear‑wheel drive only, mid‑engined and supercharged, it relied on razor‑sharp handling instead of brute traction.
Against the odds, the 037 claimed the Manufacturers’ World Rally Championship, becoming the last rear‑drive car ever to do so. The drama of that season was brilliantly retold by Jeremy Clarkson in Season 2 of The Grand Tour , capturing how intelligence, teamwork and belief allowed Lancia to defeat the technological tide. This casting honours one of rallying’s greatest underdog victories. About the Real Car
- Model: Lancia Rally 037 (Tipo 151 / SE037)
- Engine: 2.0L supercharged 16‑valve inline‑four (mid‑mounted)
- Power: Approx. 200–225 kW (competition trim)
- Drivetrain: Rear‑wheel drive
- Highlights: Group B homologation special, tubular chassis, Kevlar bodywork, Volumex supercharger, pure mechanical grip 1983: Skill Over Traction
Developed with Abarth and based loosely on the Beta Montecarlo, the Rally 037 was engineered specifically for tarmac and high‑speed asphalt events. Its lightweight tubular frame and Kevlar panels delivered exceptional agility, while the supercharged engine provided immediate throttle response without turbo lag.
Built to Group B regulations, just 200 road‑going Stradale versions were produced for homologation. While all‑wheel drive would soon dominate permanently, the 037’s 1983 title win stands as a defining moment in rally history — proof that perfectly executed rear‑wheel‑drive engineering could still conquer the world. Technical Details
- Recommended Age: 3 years
- Assortment: GDG44‑961S – Hot Wheels Rally Racers
- SKU: JNF48
- Year of Release: 2026
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