The Lancia LC2The Lancia LC2 was conceived in 1982 to enter the newly formed FIA Group C Sport Racing category.

Huge emphasis and resource was put into the project, with Giampaolo Dallara responsible for Aluminium monocoque design.

The Italian manufacturer called upon its sister company, Ferrari, to supply a purpose-built, twin-turbocharged, DOHC V8 engine.

In full qualifying spec with 3.0 bar of boost, it is reported over 800 bhp was available to the drivers!The result of Lancia, Ferrari and Dallara’s work was the LC2, and it was fast … immediately, claiming pole position at the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1983 by a monumental 11 seconds over the Porsche! The LC2 went on to claim victories at the 1000 kms of Imola, Kyalami and Spa-Francorchamps along with 13 pole positions! Only seven of these Group C monsters were built, with Lancia building a further two chassis for privateers later.

LC2-0007 at the 1985 Shell Gemini Brands Hatch 1,000 kmsChassis LC2-0007 was the final Works-Lancia Mart...