{"id":501448,"date":"2023-04-17T21:39:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T04:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=501373"},"modified":"2024-12-29T14:07:07","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T14:07:07","slug":"car-of-the-day-1979-lancia-beta-montecarlo-turbo-group-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/car-of-the-day-1979-lancia-beta-montecarlo-turbo-group-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Of The Day: 1979 Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Group 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Beta Montecarlo was Lancia’s range-topping production model, powered by a 2.0-liter, twin-cam, four-cylinder unit designed by Aurelio Lampredi. The car was stripped down and rebuilt with a steel monocoque and subframe.<\/p>\n

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A turbocharged version of the Lampredi engine was created by Abarth to compete in Group 5 under the 2.0-liter category. Pininfarina was called in to help with the exterior design, and the car was unveiled in December 1978 with a very distinct livery.<\/p>\n

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The car made its competition debut in May 1979 at the Silverstone 6 Hours with Formula 1 racer Riccardo Patrese and future World Rally Champion Walter R\u00f6hrl at the helm. The car had a mixed season with some successes, but still managed to clinch the class World Championship.<\/p>\n

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