'83 Lancia 037

What happens when engineers are no longer restricted or limited to innovate and develop a racecar? This became a reality in 1982 following the introduction of the infamous Group B WRC. And what comes next is the birth of some of the fastest and most spectacular racing machines to ever grace Earth. In this case, the legendary Lancia 037, a mid-engine sports car developed by the Italian rally pioneer car manufacturer, Lancia and designed by the one and only, Pininfarina. Aside it's rather interesting background of creators, this machine could generate up to 325hp with a claimed top speed of 260km/h. By today's standards it might not be very fast but this was the 80's, not to mention that it was build for rally. One wrong step and you'd be meeting Death only seconds after.Was it successful? Well, for a racecar that was limited to 2WD (RWD specifically) that had to compete in harsh environments and against it's 4WD competitors, hell yes. It manage to win the WRC Constructor's Championship of 1983, breaking Audi's (with their 4WD Audi Quattro) winning streak. And as mentioned above, this is a big deal considering it's an RWD.Fast, sturdy and a timeless design - the perfect car for those who want to challenge themselves navigating through the harsh environments of rally courses at high speeds, while looking good doing so.