Italeri - Lancia stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977 - Scale 1:12

Italeri Lancia Stratos HF Gr.4 Monte Carlo 1977 — 1:12 Scale Model Kit

Low, compact, and unmistakably shaped by Bertone, the Stratos combined a lightweight chassis with a 2.4-liter Ferrari Dino V6 producing approximately 250 horsepower. The result was one of the most successful—and certainly one of the most recognizable—rally cars ever built.

This large 1:12 scale kit recreates the Alitalia-sponsored Stratos driven by Sandro Munari and Silvio Maiga to victory in the 1977 Monte Carlo Rally. Munari’s win was his third consecutive victory at Monte Carlo, which seems excessive until you remember what he was driving.

Italeri developed this kit from entirely new tooling, with more than 500 parts devoted to the chassis, cockpit, suspension, bodywork, and remarkably complete engine compartment. At 12.2 inches long, the finished model has enough size to make all that detail visible—and enough mechanical complexity to keep experienced builders properly occupied.

A Complete View of the Stratos

The front hood, rear engine cover, and both doors can be positioned open, revealing the structure beneath the famous wedge-shaped body.

The front compartment includes the radiator, cooling equipment, spare wheel, and associated plumbing. Inside, the competition cockpit features detailed instrumentation, bucket seats, roll cage, fire extinguisher, and fabric racing harnesses assembled with photo-etched buckles.

At the rear is a highly detailed, multi-piece reproduction of the Ferrari-derived V6. Separate cylinder heads, intake system, exhaust headers, ignition components, hoses, wiring, and surrounding chassis structure make the engine a substantial model in its own right.

Functional Mechanical Details

The kit includes a fully developed chassis with steerable front wheels and working suspension incorporating metal coil springs. Brake discs, separate calipers, fuel tanks, suspension components, exhaust system, and engine subframe are all individually represented.

Realistic rubber tires carry an accurate rally tread, while a flexible rubber sheet is supplied for the mudguards. Screws are used at selected assembly points for strength and mechanical operation.

The Famous Alitalia Livery

Two extensive Cartograf decal sheets reproduce the green, red, and white Alitalia markings of the winning No. 1 car, along with sponsor logos, competition numbers, dashboard instruments, switches, warning labels, and smaller technical markings.

The large graphics are divided into manageable sections to assist placement over the Stratos’ complex bodywork. A substantial photo-etched fret provides grilles, harness hardware, fasteners, brackets, and other details that would be too fine to reproduce convincingly in molded plastic.

Chrome-plated parts, clear instrument lenses, vinyl tubing, fabric harness material, metal springs, screws, and flexible mudguard material complete the multimedia package.

Kit Features

Entirely new 1:12 scale tooling
More than 500 components
Approximately 12.2 inches (30.9 cm) long when completed
Winning 1977 Monte Carlo Rally car
Driven by Sandro Munari and Silvio Maiga
Highly detailed Ferrari-derived 2.4-liter V6 engine
Detailed chassis, suspension, brakes, and drivetrain
Opening front hood, rear engine cover, and doors
Functional suspension with metal springs
Steerable front wheels
Realistic rubber rally tires
Detailed competition interior and roll cage
Fabric seat belts with photo-etched hardware
Extensive photo-etched detail fret
Chrome-plated components
Vinyl hoses and wiring material
Flexible rubber material for the mudguards
Two large Cartograf decal sheets
Full-color illustrated assembly instructions
Italeri Skill Level 5

Assembly, paint, and cement are required and sold separately.