The 037 was mid-engined, turbocharged rally car, designed in 1981 to compete in the new Group B series. It was the last of the great rear-wheel drive rally cars, culminating the tail-out action of the 1970s and bringing the latest race-car technology. It was cut down in its prime however, by the revolutionary 4WD Audi Quattro and within a year or two of other factories catching up, the 037 was left barely in the running and gave way to development of the Delta S4. The 037 ushered in the Martini sponsorship and livery, in which Lancia's rally cars are probably best remembered and they continued to use until the team dropped out of motorsport in the 1990s.
Although it is known as a ' Beta Monte Carlo', they share no mechnical parts. The 037 is a tube-frame silhouette racer with a body designed to evoke the Monte Carlo to boost sales.
For the outgoing Beta Monte Carlo coupe road car, go here: Lancia Beta 'Monte Carlo'
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