- "This mid-engine sports car made quite the impression on the rally world with its sharp wedge-shaped body."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Lancia Stratos '73 is a road car produced by Lancia. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and is featured in the subsequent mainline games except for Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. In Gran Turismo Sport, it was introduced as part of Update 1.36.
Colors[]
Five colors are available, though their names have varied depending on it's appearance. The colors in GT2 were unnamed.
| Color Name | GT2 | GT4 | GT5 | GT6 | GT7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monza Red | • | • | • | ||
| Rosso Arancio Rally | • | • | |||
| York Green | • | • | • | ||
| Verde Mela | • | ||||
| Verde Chiaro | • | ||||
| Blu | • | • | • | ||
| Azzurro | • | • | |||
| Lancia Dark Blue | • | • | • | ||
| Blu Vincennes | • | ||||
| Blu | • | ||||
| Orange | • | • | • | ||
| Giallo Fly | • | • |
In-game description[]
- "The Stratos is a masterpiece of a roadster produced by Lancia, an esteemed maker of rally cars. This mid-engine marvel first emerged on the rally scene in the 1970s. Its speed and power led to it winning several world championship titles. It was styled by Marcello Gandini, a legendary figure in automobile design. The engine is the same V6 that's used in Ferrari's Dino 246. There aren't many cars more magnificent than this, let me tell you!"
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership
Car Index[]
At the 1970 Torino Motor Show, Bertone exhibited one design study. This prototype (designed by Marcello Gandini) grabbed the attention of Lancia who were looking for a successor to the Fulvia rally machine. In 1972 it finally debuted in the world as a rally special. This car was the Lancia Stratos.
The wheelbase and tread tells everything about the Stratos's race-bred lineage. At 85.8 inches the wheelbase was considerably shorter than the lightweight Japanese K-cars of today. Nevertheless it had a rear tread of 57.3 inches, close to that of the Skyline GT-R. In other words, the Stratos was a car that combined the pinnacle of steering sharpness with an unforgiving chassis.
The body is a strong, steel plate welded monocoque frame to which are affixed FRP exterior panels. In order to facilitate easy maintenance at the scene of a rally, the front and rear body cowls can be completely removed.
The engine is mounted behind the seats and is the same 2.4L DOHC V6 engine as in the Ferrari Dino 246GT. Its maximum power output of 185 BHP and maximum torque of 23.0 kgf.m were capable of propelling the roughly 980kg vehicle to 140 mph.
It won its first official competition debut in the 1974 San Remo WRC. Thereafter, it proved to be a very competitive car and the Stratos brought about three consecutive constructor's championships for Lancia from 1974 to 1976.
For the purpose of homologation, 500 Stratos were produced through 1978, and an original Stratos is still a valuable car for collectors.
Café Conversations (GT7)[]
Jeremy[]
The Stratos was designed by Marcello Gandini... And was designed with just one goal in mind. That goal? To win rally races. It sounds as though it was a pretty difficult car to drive... And in fact, only a handful of drivers ever really mastered it. One of them, however, was the legendary rally driver Sandro Munari. He could control the Stratos like it was a toy car! His view on the matter was: 'If you find driving this car difficult, then your skills just aren't good enough!'
Shiro Nakamura[]
How can one car manage to express so much strength and beauty? It is really quite revolutionary. A design that cannot be imitated. A design that goes beyond simple aesthetics. That is what I find to be so alluring about it. It possesses both Gandini's signature futuristic design... Without forgetting its roots. Indeed, the Stratos is a car that straddles two worlds. In any event, I'm totally taken with its wraparound cabin and the flawless balance of its low body. Look at it—Can't you almost hear its exhaust note? You know, I've seen Gandini's original sketch of the car. And while the design is thematically the same, it evokes a remarkably different mood. Actually, 'car design' isn't something that can be accomplished by just one person. It's a collaboration between artisan engineers and modelers. Therefore... I think it would be correct to say that the Stratos is 'Bertone-designed.' Oh, I would love to add this car to my collection, but I fear that it is far too expensive.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | --- | --- | Win the Apricot Hill 200 km (1/2 chance) |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Lancia Dealership | 133,970 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Lancia Dealership | 133,970 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 2+) | 263,296 | Win the B-Spec Gallardo Trophy |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Lancia Dealership | 375,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport (  v1.36+) |
Lancia Brand Central | 600,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Used Car Dealership | 486,600 | --- |
Trivia[]
- It was originally planned to be available in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, but it was removed before release. It is still present in the game files
(stratos_00), but is only accessible with cheat devices.- Note that if it is added to the garage this way, it cannot be purchased using the memory card trade feature; this also affects its rally version and the Porsche 911 GT3 (996) '01. Additionally, in the PAL version, the body is also removed from the game data.
- Ironically, it does make appearances in pre-release materials, primarily when the game was originally called Gran Turismo 2000.
- In Gran Turismo 2's Arcade Mode, it has the following upgrades equipped:
- Racing Muffler
- Turbo Kit Stage 2
- Computer - Sports ROM
- Port Grinding
- Engine Balancing
- Weight Reduction Stage 2
- Racing Modification
- In GT6 and GT7, the fog lights from the rally variant can be installed from GT Auto.
- In Gran Turismo 6, it is one of five cars to have a 15th Anniversary variant that appeared prior to the PlayStation 3 era. The others are the Cizeta V16T '94, the Ford GT40 '66, the Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe (C2) '63, and the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe '64.
Pictures[]
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