Which Lancia Stratos Version Should You Choose?
The Lancia Stratos catalogue data presents a particularly simple buying decision: it contains one generation and one version, the 2.4 MT. Produced from 1973 to 1976 as a Coupe, this version combines a 2,418 cc Gasoline engine with 190 hp (140 kW), a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD.
The Lancia Stratos catalogue data presents a particularly simple buying decision: it contains one generation and one version, the 2.4 MT. Produced from 1973 to 1976 as a Coupe, this version combines a 2,418 cc Gasoline engine with 190 hp (140 kW), a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. There is no alternative engine, transmission, body type, or generation to compare, so choosing a Stratos from this catalogue means evaluating whether that single mechanical specification suits your needs.
Lancia Stratos generations compared
The Lancia Stratos has 1 generation in the supplied data. The 1 generation was produced from 1973 to 1976, uses a Coupe body, and contains 1 version: 2.4 MT.
Because the catalogue lists neither another generation nor a restyling, there is no documented generational change in power, displacement, drivetrain, body style, or transmission. Buyers therefore cannot use the data to choose between an earlier and later mechanical specification. Every listed production year belongs to the same generation and the same 2.4 MT version.
Lancia Stratos engine and specs
The only listed version is the 2.4 MT, powered by a 2,418 cc Gasoline engine. It has 6 cylinders in a V-shaped layout and a Central engine position. Output is 190 hp, equivalent to 140 kW. The gearbox is a 5-speed Manual, and drive is sent through RWD.
| Version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Cylinder layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 MT | 190 hp (140 kW) | not measured | 2,418 cc | Gasoline | 6 | V-shaped | not measured | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
Calculated from the supplied displacement and output, the 2.4 MT develops approximately 78.6 hp per litre. Its corresponding specific output is approximately 57.9 kW per litre. These figures help describe how much rated power the engine produces for its displacement, but they do not create a comparison with another Stratos version because no second version is listed.
Engine speed at maximum power is not measured. Torque and the engine speed associated with torque are also not measured. Valves per cylinder, boost, fuel-delivery system, compression ratio, bore and stroke, and the specific fuel grade are not measured.
Lancia Stratos performance and economy
For the 2.4 MT, acceleration from 0–100 km/h is not measured, and top speed is not measured. The available 190 hp rating alone cannot establish either figure, so the missing performance results should not be inferred.
City fuel consumption is not measured, highway fuel consumption is not measured, and combined fuel consumption is not measured. Consequently, an mpg figure cannot be calculated from the supplied data. CO2 emissions and environmental class are not measured as well.
This lack of measured performance and economy data limits any use-case comparison. The catalogue supports a choice based on engine specification, gearbox, drive, and chassis layout, but it does not support a claim that the 2.4 MT is quicker or more economical than an alternative.
Lancia Stratos dimensions and weight
The supplied data does not provide exterior dimensions for the 2.4 MT. Kerb weight is not measured, gross weight is not measured, and ground clearance is not measured. Fuel-tank capacity and wheel sizes are also not measured.
Because kerb weight is not measured, weight per horsepower cannot be calculated. Gross weight cannot be used to estimate payload, and tank capacity cannot be combined with fuel consumption to estimate driving range. These are unavailable measurements, not evidence that the specifications do not apply to the car.
The chassis information that is present specifies Independent, spring suspension at both the front and rear. The front brakes are Disc, while the rear-brake type is not measured.
Lancia Stratos reliability and problems
Reliability results and problem records are not included in the supplied data. There are no measured repair rates, failure frequencies, maintenance intervals, or component-life figures for the 2.4 MT. The catalogue therefore cannot support a numerical reliability comparison between production years or versions.
A buyer should treat the absence of another listed configuration separately from reliability: having only one version makes the specification choice straightforward, but it does not show whether one individual car is more dependable than another.
Which Lancia Stratos version to buy
Choose the 2.4 MT if the specification you want is a 2,418 cc Gasoline engine producing 190 hp (140 kW), with 6 cylinders in a V-shaped layout, a Central engine position, a 5-speed Manual gearbox, and RWD. It is the only version in the data, so all listed Lancia Stratos choices share this catalogue identity.
There is no higher-powered version to justify extra money, no lower-powered version offering a documented economy advantage, and no Automatic or alternative-drive configuration in the supplied range. There is likewise no second generation that introduces a measurable change. The most meaningful selection is therefore not between Stratos versions but between individual examples of the same 2.4 MT specification, using condition and history information obtained outside this dataset.
In short, the 2.4 MT is both the default and the only data-supported choice. Its strongest numerical case is clear: 190 hp from 2,418 cc, or approximately 78.6 hp per litre. Any buying argument based on acceleration, top speed, mpg, weight per horsepower, dimensions, reliability, or price would require measurements that are not present here.