{"product_id":"hot-wheels-rally-racers-lancia-rally-037","title":"Hot Wheels Rally Racers Lancia Rally 037","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Last Rear‑Drive Giant Slayer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1983, rallying had a new ruler: four‑wheel drive. Audi’s Quattro was unstoppable — or so it seemed. Then Lancia arrived with the Rally 037, a car that ignored convention and fought back with balance, precision and bravery. Rear‑wheel drive only, mid‑engined and supercharged, it relied on razor‑sharp handling instead of brute traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the odds, the 037 claimed the Manufacturers’ World Rally Championship, becoming the last rear‑drive car ever to do so. The drama of that season was brilliantly retold by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6lo4dGTrzr8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eJeremy Clarkson in Season 2 of \u003cem\u003eThe Grand Tour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, capturing how intelligence, teamwork and belief allowed Lancia to defeat the technological tide. This casting honours one of rallying’s greatest underdog victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Real Car\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lancia Rally 037 (Tipo 151 \/ SE037)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0L supercharged 16‑valve inline‑four (mid‑mounted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 200–225 kW (competition trim)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear‑wheel drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Group B homologation special, tubular chassis, Kevlar bodywork, Volumex supercharger, pure mechanical grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1983: Skill Over Traction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with Abarth and based loosely on the Beta Montecarlo, the Rally 037 was engineered specifically for tarmac and high‑speed asphalt events. Its lightweight tubular frame and Kevlar panels delivered exceptional agility, while the supercharged engine provided immediate throttle response without turbo lag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to Group B regulations, just 200 road‑going Stradale versions were produced for homologation. While all‑wheel drive would soon dominate permanently, the 037’s 1983 title win stands as a defining moment in rally history — proof that perfectly executed rear‑wheel‑drive engineering could still conquer the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssortment:\u003c\/strong\u003e GDG44‑961S – Hot Wheels Rally Racers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e JNF48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHot Wheels Premium cars are not compatible with Hot Wheels track playsets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hot Wheels Premium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48306745934073,"sku":"GDG44-957R : JNF48","price":10.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/6747\/3984\/files\/JNF48_01.webp?v=1776825687","url":"https:\/\/www.toys101.co.nz\/products\/hot-wheels-rally-racers-lancia-rally-037","provider":"Toys101","version":"1.0","type":"link"}