After launching the EVO37 trendy tribute to the Lancia 037 rally automobile a number of years again, Italy’s Kimera Automobili has now moved on to that automobile’s never-produced successor.

Debuting this week on the 2024 Geneva auto present, the Kimera EVO38 is impressed by the Lancia 038, an upgraded model of the 037 which by no means ended up being constructed.

The 037 famously grew to become the final rear-wheel-drive automobile to win the World Rally Championship, defeating the favored Audi Quattro in 1983, a battle that’s featured within the new film “Race for Glory.” The 038 would have featured all-wheel-drive and extra energy, however was shelved in favor of the Delta S4.

Kimera is now doing what Lancia did not. The EVO38 relies on the Kimera EVO37 first proven in 2021, however has all-wheel drive and roughly 100 extra horsepower. Kimera estimates about 600 hp, in comparison with 505 hp for the EVO37. Each trendy vehicles use a 2.0-liter inline-4 just like the 037, however with a contemporary turbocharger and electrical compressor to spice up output. Just like the EVO37, the EVO38 makes use of a 6-speed handbook transmission.

Kimera EVO38

In depth use of carbon fiber and titanium retains weight down to only 2,425 kilos, based on the corporate. A retuned suspension system consists of digital dampers and a raise system, whereas an Integrale model provides an electro-hydraulic differential that enables the driving force to manage energy distribution.

Manufacturing can be restricted to 38 vehicles. Kimera is not discussing pricing, however for reference the EVO37 was priced at roughly $567,000 when it debuted in 2021. Kimera plans to begin constructing the primary vehicles later this 12 months, however within the meantime it would debut a 3rd mannequin referred to as the Okay-39 on June 22.

Lancia itself is making a comeback, however the model stays removed from its rally-winning roots. A brand new Ypsilon not too long ago debuted as Lancia’s first EV, and provides a protracted overdue redesign to what’s presently the one mannequin bought by Lancia. A brand new flagship mannequin and a contemporary model of the Delta are anticipated in 2026 and 2028, respectively, additionally with electrical powertrains.