Kimera Automobili is known for its way of remembering the classics, of recovering a copy of the size of the Lancia 037. That car has been a world rally champion and they do not want to let it fall into oblivion. That’s why they launch the Kimera EVO37 Martini 7, a special configuration of their model celebrating the team’s seven world victories Lancia Martini Racing Team. It is dressed in what is probably the best known respected livery, featuring the colors blue, sky blue and red in a stripe on a white base.
The EVO37 is a limited edition copy that is limited to only 37 units. One of the first was delivered in Spain to Teo Martín and now we know another with a more racing configuration that refers to the successes in competition in the 80s and 90s. In fact, for its development they have had a two-time world champion of rallies, the Italian miki biasion. With his help, a further evolution was made of the already outstanding classic cut coupé, but with modern elements, a restomod In all rules.
The exterior features a carbon aerodynamic package Unpublished with some additional elements. The NACA air intakes on the hood, the front splitter or the side skirts stand out, while the rear window also presents new air extraction openings. The rims are a clear nod to the past, because its design is traced to those of the Lancia of those glorious years. The decoration consists of the Martini Racing credentials and the stripe with its three colors on the perimeter of the car,
The interior of the Kimera EVO37 Martini 7 is made of visible carbon fiber and blue Alcantara with contrasting red stitching. That material on the seats, door panels, and roof is reminiscent of the legendary Group B Delta S4. The dashboard is the same fluorescent orange color as the rev counters on race cars, and each button is labeled exactly as it was at the time. , have been based on the original models for their development.
In addition, it must be said that the intensive use of carbon fiber and kevlar has managed to leave the weight of this specimen in barely 1,100 kg. There’s also a power boost to the dual-supercharged 2.1-liter inline-four for leave it at 550 hp. The math does not fail and leaves him with a power weight ratio of 2 kg/CV, a very remarkable figure.
In short, the Kimera EVO37 Martini 7 combines style, flavor and charm of a true king of racing, but with the characteristics of a modern car in terms of technology, quality and performance. One of the best modern tributes to last group B two-wheel drive which won the world title by beating its all-wheel drive rivals.
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