Lancia Stratos Coupe

The new Stratos is part-developed by Pininfarina and based on the Ferrari F430 Scuderia

The Scuderia’s chassis is shortened by 20cm in the wheelbase and a roll-cage is added

This Stratos’s playful agility is a satisfyingly dominant characteristic

It turns in with high-precision zeal

Within a couple of laps the tight corners uncover a car that can be steered with the throttle

The Stratos has been set up to be more reactive – but it’ll be less forgiving if you get it wrong

The nimble handling and eager speed make an immediate impact

Also superb is the standard of finish, from the flawless carbonfibre to the stitching in the dash

If you remember the Stratos howling through forests 30 years ago, it may prove irresistible

The quality of the interior - in particular, the dash - is pleasing given this is a one-off

New Stratos
Price: na; 0-62mph: 3.3sec; Top speed: over 187mph; Weight: 1247kg; Economy: na; CO2: na; Engine: V8, 4308cc, petrol; Power: 532bhp at 8200rpm; Torque: 369lb ft at 3750rpm