Because futuristic designs and success in the rally, is Lancia Stratos became a true legend of its time. However, few people today remember the history of the Sibilo model. A very unusual concept he came up with Marcello gandini, stylistically changed Bertone, was derived from the Stratos model and presented at the motor show in Turin in 1978.
A monolith from the future
spear, which was simply called "Hiss” due to the sound of an object being launched at high speed, she took over the mechanics and proportions Stratos model, while the wheelbase was extended by ten centimeters. The design was truly futuristic in monolithic with polycarbonate windows that were fitted underneath and appeared to be one with the body. As with the original Lancia the headlights were foldable, and the windshield was practical just with a single wiper, which ran horizontally along it. The model name was displayed in the center of the rear between the taillights and seemed to sum it up digital display graphics.
Interior was something for that time completely new. Minimalist interior designed for maximum comfort Lancia she predicted some state-of-the-art solutions, such as the steering wheel that adjusted hand ergonomics, while all vehicle functions were deployed on in the middle of the dashboard. He was also in the middle digital display, tilted towards the driver, which displayed the most important information about the vehicle. Similar to today's systems infotainment.
Competitions and cinema
spear she stayed in The Bertones owned until 2011, when a collector won it at a public auction Corrado lopresto. It has been ever since Hiss participated in many concours events, for example at Goodwood Concours 2013, where he took first place in the prototype category. The car was also represented at the competition Ludwigsburg Concours 2012, Spa Italia 2014 and car showroom in Geneva 2018.
We've also seen him for years 2023 at the event"The Ice”V St. Moritz, where Hiss competed with its still original and perfectly preserved mechanics. And if his lines remind you of anything, it's that you've probably seen him on large canvases: In the movie "Total Recall”From the year 1990 z Arnold Schwarzenegger in the main role, the car was deliberately inspired by the prototype of this very Lancia.
