1974 Lancia Stratos Group 4: Sliding The Rally Queen

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5 жыл бұрын

Lots of people will tell you how they feel about a car, but if it’s Érik Comas you know he’s not parroting some review he read in a magazine once upon a waiting room. He’s raced Skylines for Nismo in Japan, 911s at Le Mans, and after taking up karting as a teenager he turned his talent into a path that got him to Formula 1. He’s raced touring cars, multiple formula series, and dabbled in some rallying for good measure, but of all the incredible machines Comas has driven in his day it’s the Stratos that earns the most emotions when he gets behind the wheel. It doesn’t hurt that this is garden variety Stradale version either, and after watching Erik slide his Group 4 rally car around on wet pavement it’s not hard to imagine why this racing driver says it handles “perfectly.”
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@improcrastinating8063 3 жыл бұрын

This man is an absolute legend of a human being. When racing in F1, he crashed during qualifying in Belgium and was unconscious in his car with the throttle pinned. Ayrton Senna drove past and upon hearing the engine screaming ran out of his car to shutoff Comas's engine, quite likely saving his life. The next year at Imola, Ayrton had his accident and Comas rushed to help but there was nothing he could do. He was so impacted by Ayrton's death that he retired at the end of the season. Truly, a great man.

@michaelrigby396 Жыл бұрын

That is the story which really is more important than anything told as a recital of marques and models driven!

@suhasdd Жыл бұрын

oh didnt now he retired after that. both are legends.

@andreasweber5638 5 жыл бұрын

Finally a guy who’s not afraid to actually use his classic car the way it was designed : to go flat out

@Redstoneprime316 5 жыл бұрын

yeah, unlike those people who don't realise that the manufacturers actually put a working engine in them.

@johngoodridge7815 5 жыл бұрын

Some of the best skills seen on this fine channel.

@AnzeTusar 5 жыл бұрын

I watched him driving on rally thre years ago.. ..it was amazing, something that you cant forget.

@TheHelensp 5 жыл бұрын

Um, have you watched much Petrolicious?

@Drquimbaymatumbo 5 жыл бұрын

@Mr Calcium you have to be, to drive one in any conditions hard....

@roihesse9174 Жыл бұрын

The design of the Stratos is absolutely timeless and the sound gives me goosebumps.

@lukastobler881 5 жыл бұрын

Make Lancia great again

@rickybanzai2199 5 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid it won't happen until Lancia is owned by FCA. They sold a lot of awful thing with 4 wheels (don't call them cars) with Lancia badge because Fiat and FCA decided that Lancia was no more necessary. In Italy (and in all the world, off course) a lot of people thimk the same of you, but there is no hope. Lancia is not in the industrial plan.... By the way, the video is wonderful, as the Stratos deserves.

@rvcasa 5 жыл бұрын

Lukas Tobler they made a new Stratos w/ F430, (underpinnings/engine etc.) but Ferrari changed their mind and won't allow mass production... Only for a lucky few (millionaires)

@rvcasa 5 жыл бұрын

RickyBanzai when Lancia was winning big, they made decision there and then to kill it to save the Alfa Romeo brand instead ! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK93idKpuq6XcoU.htmlm51s

@goodial 5 жыл бұрын

Ric Vieira The New Stratos was not a Lancia Project though, but some private guys in collaboration with Pininfarina. The currently unavoidable death of Lancia is one of the saddest things in recent automotive history imo, along with the downfall of Saab ...

@rvcasa 5 жыл бұрын

"unavoidable"? It was decided Lancia would be 'killed', right when they were at the top, winning rally after rally - to save the Alfa brand… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pK93idKpuq6XcoU.htmlm

@techiecreations 5 жыл бұрын

It is just fantastic to see one of these driven and not kept forever under a cloth. This is my first time seeing a Stratos filmed with a modern camera and really driven.

@apurugganan 4 жыл бұрын

Modern indeed, *lanciastratos.com* on his suit even =]

@georgem579 4 жыл бұрын

I saw one once in australia and was surprised how small it was. And I spectated on a rally and it was the most spectacular rally car I'd ever seen, can't remember who was driving it.

@worldoftanks199 5 жыл бұрын

That sound 😍😍

@MarcS4R 5 жыл бұрын

yeah man. fucking incredible 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@stevec7819 5 жыл бұрын

yes

@SheppiTSRodriguez 5 жыл бұрын

omg! yes

@f2detaboada 5 жыл бұрын

Straight pipe open valve inline 4s are a beautiful thing

@tucosalamanca171 5 жыл бұрын

I was in my holiday apartment and was working last weekend, but outside there was this noise passing by every thirty minutes. I knew it had to be some special cars, sounding so loud and so old school. The fourth time i ran to the balcony, It was three stratos. Maaaan.... amazing cars.

@Chuck59ish 5 жыл бұрын

Erik comas has always been in my Top 10 as far as intelligent drivers go, and the Lancia Stratos is one of the most beautiful, functional race cars ever built.

@mrjay42 5 жыл бұрын

For the English-speaking audience: "La bête à gagner" means "The beast made to win" or "The winning beast"

@hmm2928 5 жыл бұрын

mrjay42 thanks , amazing car.

@apexxxx10 5 жыл бұрын

mrjay42 *”Au Volant La Vue C’est La Vie” Bangkok-Johnnie CarSanook*

@monzadh 5 жыл бұрын

agreed, finally real driver and not some Silcon valley hipster or a dude spending all of daddy's money...

@karlInSanDiego 5 жыл бұрын

Also the dog shift gearbox (not dogshit) == dogleg gearbox with 1st in lower left position, leaving the H pattern for driving, not pulling away.

@ianholmquist8492 5 жыл бұрын

@@karlInSanDiego not to be confused with a dog box

@theodoreiliaskos 5 жыл бұрын

I miss the old crazy Lancia

@Mastermind12358 5 жыл бұрын

Don't you like the new Fiat/Chrysler rebadged Lancias?

@theodoreiliaskos 5 жыл бұрын

Mastermind12358 exactly...

@troynov1965 5 жыл бұрын

Mastermind12358 Comparing the new Lancia to the original is like comparing Led Zeppelin to a Led Zeppelin tribute band ......no contest.

@goodial 5 жыл бұрын

troynov1965 A Led Zeppelin tribute band at least tries to be like the original ... more like Led Zeppelin trying to do edm for a retirement home ...

@w12ath040211 5 жыл бұрын

Led Zeppelin? Did lancia steal it's design from someone else?

@Secondheartbeat5 5 жыл бұрын

Legendary car, Lancia created some of the most iconic racing car during 70's and 80's. I am proud of being italian.

@alessandrocardona9991 5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Biella, I recognize the car and some of those roads where the documentary is filmed! That's truly amazing, thank you!!

@philipgiger3411 5 жыл бұрын

@Alessandro Cardona, Cool!

@ale.p.2118 4 жыл бұрын

anche io sono di biella, bella

@ericfan1223 5 жыл бұрын

The value of all Lancia's are skyrocketing, such amazing cars

@erichakanson7010 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! When I saw today's video is a Stratos I immediately thought "today is going to be a good day." Besides 911 variants, it's one of the only cars truly worthy of not one but two Petrolicious videos! And for those of you who haven't seen the first, go watch it immediately after this one. Rally cars from the 70's and 80's won't ever be made like this again. This is a legendary rally car that will go down in history as one of the best. A car with presence, aura and an ungodly wail! Thanks Petrolicious! You've made my morning great already and it's only 7am!

@marcryvon 5 жыл бұрын

Look for Chris Harris on cars. He was invited a few years ago at a Pirelli press demonstration of new tyres for vintage rally cars. He ran shotgun with driving legends. Awesome video. He almost ruined his underwear...

@TheLRider 3 жыл бұрын

911? When did it ever win a WRC championship. Stratos won three.

@user-jr6ic3xm9y 3 жыл бұрын

The Lancia Stratos is my ultimate dream car. I'm so envious of those lucky enough to be able to drive these beautiful high performance machines. This car sounds amazing and looks beautiful.

@TheAslakVind 5 жыл бұрын

What a deep emoyional pleasure, to watch this video. I have been a fan of Mr Comas for many years, and seeing his deep love and understanding of the Stratos, even having a deep chair besides her. Sitting admiring her every day, when he is not driving her like she should be driving. Pleasure!

@george32323 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, Petrolicious you did it again.

@madhavsharma5458 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Petrolicious and thank you Erik Comas. This was absolutely amazing.

@C345OFR 5 жыл бұрын

This might well be your best video yet. Absolutely superb, from the squirming at the beginning, to the backfire at the end. Chapeau, Petrolicious!

@thomasurquhart507 5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. This is so wonderfully done..

@TinLeadHammer 5 жыл бұрын

Even without drone shots.

@ShinyRacer22 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched this with headphones on, the backfire at the end had me grinning ear to ear

@pedrospain571 3 жыл бұрын

When you see it in the flesh it is just beyond belief how beautiful.

@davidmulligan42 5 жыл бұрын

Just incredible. You can tell he has that car set up to perfection.

@sirlillo2734 5 жыл бұрын

70' were pure madness ❤️

@MohammadMorassafar 5 жыл бұрын

finally a video just about the car and not a about a death of the parents or somthing like that.... plz more like this video.

@fastnbulbouss 5 жыл бұрын

Strange how things evolve during a lifetime. The Stratos has always had this strange look, to me anyway. But when I look at it today in this clip, well, it could have been designed last year. It's a beast of a car.

@jeremyb4493 5 жыл бұрын

The rear reminds me a bit of a lotus

@TekAutomatica 5 жыл бұрын

Only better than most cars designed last year! #addlightness #improveaero fight #vehicleobesity

@martinflorian8269 4 жыл бұрын

And we forget Erics life was saved by a legend, because he thought life was more important than racing..

@jeannoelsandrazie1874 3 жыл бұрын

If you design a car that does not follow current fashion or trend, it will never be dated.

@the_earlybirf1170 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeannoelsandrazie1874 when I first saw the Stratos I thought it was literally a space ship. Now that I'm older it looks like a wedge. Not just any wedge. A very refined beautiful and respected wedge.

@MicheleGardini 5 жыл бұрын

There were and there will be faster rally cars, with a longest list of victories too, but I don't think anything could ever be better in look. It's a piece of art on 4 wheels.

@mikeellisonhimself 3 жыл бұрын

@Luca Duca Sadly it never won the RAC - no pace notes back then which really didn't suit it.

@-ZIO 5 жыл бұрын

Lancia was my second dream when I was a small boy in Italy. The Countach was the auto that keep me awake at night. The Lancia was what I day dream to drive in the hills of Nocelle and Pompeii

@Gravy_Master 5 жыл бұрын

Lancia and Petrolicious? Hell yes.

@seantuhakaraina2907 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like i need to go and buy a Zenith wristwatch, just to justify this amazing free content. The production values, the cars, the sound 😍😍😍

@SnakeyUk08 5 жыл бұрын

You just know its gonna be a good video when the first thing you say is oooohh and then proceed to turn the volume up :) ,what a machine! and great piece of rally history.

@federicocaste1 5 жыл бұрын

Orgoglio italiano, la regina, la più bella.

@gearoid21 5 жыл бұрын

An absolutely mint stratos,with THAT stratos noise,being thrown around by an ice cold french race driver,well done you guys,well done

@msibanker 4 жыл бұрын

This is "living-legenary".....The Car, The Driver.....to see this, brings back so much memories....Thank you so much....

@ildizastro 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Erik Comas, Thank You Zenith, Thank You Afshin and The entire Petrolicious Team. Just Thank You for all the wonderful emotions I get with these videos.

@DoodlezMusic 5 жыл бұрын

I've caught myself forgetting to breath multiple times throughout this video. The Stratos will always be an iconic name to me.

@franciscoafonso4726 5 жыл бұрын

Asks girlfriend if it's ok to get emotional over a car video. She says yes. * Wipes tear away *

@dutchdettweiler 5 жыл бұрын

The sounds this car makes, the way it whips around. This car is delicious

@broti 5 жыл бұрын

it´s great to see that this car is driven properly & professionaly

@rallyautoitaliane2471 5 жыл бұрын

Lancia Stratos: senza dubbio la Regina dei Rally!

@andre-77 3 жыл бұрын

Che capolavoro! Che opera d’arte! ❤️🇮🇹 grazie Lancia ❤️ e ovviamente video girato sulle mie strade! Che spettacolo!

@Fenden100 5 жыл бұрын

This car, this sound, this video..... Thank you very much !!!!!! Lancia per sempre !!!!

@Pulsonar 4 жыл бұрын

OMG he's really going for it, sliding that legendary (and priceless) machine around like hes doing a stage at the WRC, superb!

@carportchronicles1943 5 жыл бұрын

I was 9 years old in 1976, when I saw a 1/24 scale diecast of a Stratos rally car at JC Penny's of things. All I knew at the time was that it was a really cool looking race car. Over the years I've learned more about them, and if I ever win Power Ball it's on my short list of stuff I'm blowing the money on.

@GTE_Channel 5 жыл бұрын

Since when is porn allowed on KZfaq 🙄 more please!

@ANDREWSAMY562 5 жыл бұрын

Reported for sexual content

@jordiperez2519 Жыл бұрын

What an HONOR, driven by Erik Comas ........ pure visual gold

@betterpreparedness5167 5 жыл бұрын

Well done Petrolicious. One of my favourite cars and fun to see Erik Comas present it. He was a solid driver for the Ligier and Larrousse underdog F1 teams.

@Quokka1832 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Petrolicious. Thank you so much- for this video and every video before this.

@ultrablue2 5 жыл бұрын

What a stunning shape.

@ChrisHaye 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. I'd happily watch a full-length documentary hosted by Erik!

@daveangel7807 5 жыл бұрын

Well that has just made my day! Thank you again for a great film.

@Dethmeister 5 жыл бұрын

Closed captioning says that his earliest memory of a car as a child was a 1967 "mattress poor five-30". Ok, found it, Matra Sports 530. Cool car.

@danielthoma2907 5 жыл бұрын

One of the eternal, immortal icons of motorsports and car design (holistically speaking, not just looks - but damn it's got the looks as well).

@Sean-mr3vb 5 жыл бұрын

If you turn on captions the opening scene with just the engine comes up as [music].

@LNVACVAC 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq thinks it is a trombone or other windpipe instrument. It became a thing because of Hans Zimmer approach to his movie scores in the last 2 decades, which many blackbuster movie composers emulated forced by the studios.

@maudit00 5 жыл бұрын

We want all that on board footage uniterrupted! From start to finish

@Retrobeemer 5 жыл бұрын

Another iconic car and an owner/driver who’s passion is clear. Such a beautiful sound from that V6 too!

@tomatos9445 5 жыл бұрын

wow did not know that, That six sounds so sick.

@rvcasa 5 жыл бұрын

Tom Atos Ferrari Dino's V6...

@delphys75 5 жыл бұрын

Merveilleuse auto, à tous niveaux, superbe vidéo, grand pilote... Extra ! Un bon moment, merci beaucoup !

@tonmanify 4 жыл бұрын

Back in the day, Erik was the benchmark in F3000 and it's great to see that he's still pushing on and enjoying the limits of this wonderful little car. Nice piece!

@michaelball7440 5 жыл бұрын

Bravo! This is the video that sets the standard that all videos yet to come will have to try to beat - or even equal. Well done and thank you.

@NK-dl2nc 5 жыл бұрын

The Stratos always stirs emotion in me. If there is one car I need to drive before I die it is the Stratos!

@trefod 5 жыл бұрын

The french are NUTS! Every petrolicious video featuring a french person, has them driving the snot out of their cars. I love these crazy people.

@CalVlogz 5 жыл бұрын

“I will defeat you Ricki Bobby”

@jonlocke5365 4 жыл бұрын

😂👍

@iankyn 4 жыл бұрын

Help me God help me alla I'm on fire

@SwankeyMonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Don't you put that on me Ricky Bobby!

@Alexakamathieu 4 жыл бұрын

Damn jean girard

@freedumbsquirts4809 4 жыл бұрын

My day wasn't going well until this comment.

@j.r.braman2264 5 жыл бұрын

This car and the Lamborghini Miura were child hood favorites

@j.r.braman2264 5 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed the video

@wheelspinmanager Жыл бұрын

What a legend driving a car like that in that pace it's unbelievable

@missinglink9973 5 жыл бұрын

always loved the look of the Stratos!!! I had a model of one when I was a kid. Beautiful.!!

@niwouackermann8517 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best Petrolicious videos to date. Love it!

@jptanguero 4 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaahhhh Superb! I have always loved Lancia and in particular the Stratos... Thank you for this, so much!

@larsen1974 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent... this sound, this engine... whoa!

@truthseeker2587 5 жыл бұрын

Finally! The legendary Lancia Stratos and Eric on Petrolicious!

@goodshipkaraboudjan 4 жыл бұрын

The first few seconds I thought "wow and he can drive it bloody well" then saw it was Erik Comas. Incredible, thank you Petrolicious!

@pummyy 3 жыл бұрын

This video is filled with Love and Passion !!

@Erchitu82 5 жыл бұрын

Pure poetry. Thank you. Lancia forever.

@Rengelshausen 5 жыл бұрын

I have to say it again and again… I love this channel! Superb content…

@jimworthington449 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent. Thank you for sharing your story and this glorious car.

@CarlosLopez-vm2mw 5 жыл бұрын

One of the beast vídeos i’ve seen in a while

@Laguna2013 5 жыл бұрын

Speechless. Almost. One of the best videos to date.

@alexspartan3842 5 жыл бұрын

that sound...i have no worlds to describe the love i feel to this rally car... *-*

@seventhSabra 4 жыл бұрын

I love the shot with snow on the ground, Alps in the distance, and a palm tree.

@user-qq2mo1ek2r 3 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favourite cars, simply a stunning design, with one purpose in mind.... I just love them

@MindDezign 4 жыл бұрын

This guy fits this car like a glove and hand. This guy ,is THE driver for Stratos. His soul fits this car. GREAT !

@bruceschneider4928 5 жыл бұрын

A beautiful car making beautiful sounds. Thanks again, Petrolicious! That's a car that needs to be built again.

@rvcasa 5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Schneider it was ! With F430 underpinnings and engine...

@taigaaisaka2092 3 жыл бұрын

I saw this precise Stratos race at Rallylegend and Historic Sanremo Rally. Masterpiece of the masterpieces.

@antoniosilva-yp9vg 3 жыл бұрын

one of the most beautiful cars ever made, and more than this one of the best.

@SohilSahare009 2 жыл бұрын

Petrolicious makes the best love stories come alive! Thanks!

@scotthammer4007 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Stunning

@therealjamespickering 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite car in the whole world! What a beautiful piece of machinery.

@abbsgarage.9676 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to you mr. Comas because I got a mace buy this car I actually came to understanding of these rally car from your perspective to the fact that this is a beautiful machine and it's got all the attributes of a rally car and yet can be driven on a daily basis if so that's the case and get some misunderstood car to the fact of the lack of information about it and the popularity that other cars have yet it is it will be one of the greatest rally cars ever made thanks petrolicious for bringing us this kind of videos I really enjoy them they are truly a work of art keep the good work whatever you go cheers

@drivingsloth 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a fantastic car and huge part of automotive history. Simply amazing

@DadDanPredator 4 жыл бұрын

The Essence of rally born with this!!

@mankin49 5 жыл бұрын

That exhaust sound....I just messed my pants.

@teop7887 5 жыл бұрын

Magnificent.

@PaulinhoThompson 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful film and car, thank you.

@ReverendBow 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible Car, The Stratos makes the best noises....

@claude196 3 жыл бұрын

Ich war 12,Schüler und auf dem Weg zum Busbahnhof,dort habe ich den ersten echten Sportwagen meines Lebens gesehen. Ein feuerroter Lancia Stratos,parkte direkt vor dem Bahnübergang. Das war im Winter `78,ich habe trotz vieler Ereignisse die wichtiger gewesen wären ,diesen Moment nie vergessen..

@weeyum99 5 жыл бұрын

"ehhh the V6 Ferrari on the shoulders is really doing LOVELY music all the time" what a way to put that hahaha

@vishnudahatonde 4 жыл бұрын

The sound..... And the looks. Wow....!!

@joseandrade1625 2 жыл бұрын

Uma das mais belas criações da humanidade! Obrigado! Abraço de Portugal.

@couchflyer381 5 жыл бұрын

Petrolicious, you did it again, great video. Erik is a great driver driving a great car.

@Mr.Wolf_947 5 жыл бұрын

I am proud to have met Materazzi engineer live, not only because I love all the cars he created, but also because of his personality! Such a founder such a car! ;)

@kenjiarimura4522 5 жыл бұрын

All the videos are very poetic. Its fantastic! Thank you

@weesky2000 5 жыл бұрын

This.................. This is beyond beautiful

@MrThatnativeguy 3 ай бұрын

I remember seeing one of these in the flesh, it was in the bright blue colour parked in an inconspicous industrial area here in Vancouver Canada, at the time i only knew the car from playing the Forza Motorsport games, stunning looking little car.