Lancia LC1 1983 Coupe

For the development and construction of the chassis Lancia once again partnered with local specialists Dallara. They penned a straightforward aluminium monocoque with double wishbone suspension on all four corners. The rear-end featured a separate sub-frame to locate the suspension components. The LC1 was clothed in a very slippery, open body. The airflow was only interrupted by a single central intake in the nose for the front-mounted radiator. Benefiting from the interim regulations, the LC1 also featured ground-effect aerodynamics with tunnels running on either side of the cockpit.

Like the Group 5 Monte Carlo, the new LC1 was powered by a diminutive turbocharged engine. With a swept volume of 1,425.8 cc and taking in account the 1.4 equivalency factor for turbo engines, the straight four qualified for the two-litre class. This in turn allowed the LC1 to run at a very low minimum weight. Thanks to the KKK-supplied turbocharger, the engine produced 430 bhp in race trim and as much as 460 bhp with the boost at 1.65 bar for qualifying. Tipping the scales at just 140 kg, the compact 'four' was mated to a Hewland TG 300, five-speed gearbox.

19.6.1983 - 24 Heures du Mans
#53
Driven by: François Hesnault (F)/Thierry Perrier (F)/Bernard Salam (F)
Result: not classified
Grid: 41st (4:02.240)

19.6.1983 - 24 Heures du Mans
#51
Driven by: Oscar Larrauri (RA)/Massimo Sigala (I)/Max Cohen-Olivar(MA)
Result: not classified
Grid: 31st (3:47.580)

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