The Manta was also a bit longer and lower, with its engine sitting a bit further back in the chassis, the latter upgraded to “phase 3” to help increase its reliability while producing a bit more horsepower than its predecessor.
Opel manta 400 vs lancia 037 evo 2 full#
Opel Manta B 400 – Technical ViewĬompared with the Group 4 Ascona, the Group B Manta made full use of Kevlar body panels the front air dam / fascia, front wings (fenders), bonnet (hood), doors, rear arches, boot (trunk) lid and rear spoiler – this saved about 70 kg (150 lbs) of weight over the Ascona.
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In Pegasus White is believed to be first acquired by the owner of Toyota Mozambique and was one of only two cars imported to the East African country. As the pinnacle rally car, estimated at £750,000-950,000, Bonhams is pleased to offer this Lancia 037, alongside an ultimate racing car, the 1973 Porsche RSR Coupe 'R7', considered one of the best examples from the incredibly successful racing history of Porsche works, Martini-sponsored past.ġ967 Toyota 2000 GT (est. With only three owners since 1985 and the current owner for 17 years, this car recently had a full mechanical restoration. Group B cars are known for being the fastest, most powerful and most sophisticated rally cars ever built and it's a rare opportunity to find a surviving car from the 'Golden Era' of rallying.Īs a works entry for the 1984 Italian Rally Championship (CIR), this car had the most successful competition history of any Lancia 037 Evo 2 with a total of nine victories during the Group B era. Bonhams is delighted to offer one of the ultimate rally cars, a 1983 Lancia Rally 037 Evoluzione 2 at its Goodwood Revival Sale on 9-10 September.
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