Lancia Rally 037 n° 9 Winner Tour De Corse Rally 1983 1/24 Altaya AAWRC512

Lancia Rally 037 n° 9

Winner Tour De Corse Rally 1983

Drivers : Markku Alén / Ilkka Kivimäki

Scale : 1/24

Manufacturer : Altaya

Article ID AAWRC512

The Lancia Rally 037 No. 9, driven by Markku Alén and Ilkka Kivimäki, won the 1983 Tour de Corse Rally, marking a major milestone for Lancia in the World Rally Championship. The 037 was a true technical marvel: a supercharged 2-liter inline 4-cylinder engine mounted in a mid-rear position, developing around 280 hp in competition trim in a car weighing just 930 kg, for an exceptional power-to-weight ratio.

Its rear-wheel drive, combined with a lightweight tubular chassis and sophisticated double wishbone suspension, offered precise handling on the narrow, winding roads of Corsica, renowned for being a real asphalt challenge. The aerodynamics, with a prominent rear spoiler and carefully designed appendages, contributed to stability at high speed and braking.

The victory of the No. 9 car illustrates the effectiveness of this rear-engine architecture in demanding conditions and symbolizes Lancia's boldness in the face of all-wheel-drive competitors, heralding the era of Group B, where lightness, power, and handling were paramount. This car remains a historic emblem of classic rallying and a testament to Italian technical expertise in the 1980s.