1970 Lancia Stratos Zero: A crazy concept from the Wedge Era - Sound & Driving on the Streets!

[@dmkfun]

This is by far my favorite concept car of all time. As a student at Art Center College of Design in the 80's, I tried to come up with my own exotic design that could compare. I failed. This shall remain one of the most iconic designs ever. Thank you for submitting this awesome video

[@wilsoncrocker]

looks like 2156, sounds like 1956 lol

[@bestermann5334]

😂😂😂👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@garciajose1973]

2151 no wheels

[@bestermann5334]

@@garciajose1973 🤐... ....even thought.. Untill 2156 we are sooo dead and under the ground 😅

[@OffGridInvestor]

Motor boat. Just needs a greek fisherman driving it.

[@brianglade848]

It totally sounds and starts like 1956 hahahahahah

[@velocita8842]

Looks futuristic even almost 50 years on!

[@19Bozzy92]

Indeed!

[@hartsockthomson3334]

The didnt envision the future decadent and full of consumerism. The believed in humanity and that it could achieve great things.

[@largol33t1]

Honestly, it doesn't look great. I laugh when people comment that this is a 'work of art' when those same people would bash the Vector W8 and say it's "ugly as fuck." I always hear that when people talk about the Vector.

[@Red_Lanterns_Rage]

it looks like it could have been in Total Recall [the first one] or Blade Runner in the Forza games any time they throw in a Stratos it's one of the cars I like driving lol

[@imfartacus7222]

@@largol33t1 Vector W8 looks like an ordinary car with a bodykit. Perhaps a homemade Lotus Countach kit car. At first glance, this doesn't even look like a car!

[@charleschauffe4350]

To those complaining about the engine sound, keep in mind that most Italian sport cars of the era had carbs and were tuned for high rpms and speed, so when at idle or low speeds they often sound like they are going to shut off or very rough...

[@AutomotiveMike]

What an epic looking car!

[@19Bozzy92]

Amazing to think it's almost 50 years old :O

[@acidtechno]

50 years ago it looked like scifi

[@Reifenthaler]

it still does :D

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

Drakilicious Thats something a five year old would write.

[@ibusugih7765]

Automotive Mike. agreed. those bad comments are from unhappy human being

[@Trance88]

Damn!! That's gotta be the most futuristic looking car I've ever seen from that era. It still looks out of this world today.

[@KevinACarter]

It looks like a nightmare to drive, but look at it! I love these prototypes.

[@19Bozzy92]

Indeed!

[@YayAkiba]

Classic Italian design: don't look what's behind you. Also, 100% impractical.

[@powersliding]

fantastic front view though

[@PatrickNobleX21]

As a driver of a different, but not dissimilar, 1970, wedge, form over function car - yes, they are an absolute nightmare to drive, but also rewarding in ways that modern cars will never touch

[@GenerationGap69]

Those photographers in the beginning were probably really pissed with that guy on the bike getting in their shots

[@ST-ip7sg]

I said the same thing lol bicyclists are annoying

[@SadisticStang]

another reason cyclists should stay the fuck off the roads where they don't belong

[@Joopsmann]

Then redo the shot, maybe? It’s not like it was a closed set. Lol

[@VladDayz]

@Green Giant Poor lady? fat woman, literally couldn't get past as easily bc of being fat, option 2: she waits a max of 20 seconds for it to pass and the photographer to stand.

[@picardbs]

I would have killed him! ha ha ha

[@pentilex4338]

This is the future we wanted, but never got

[@garciajose1973]

Not me

[@starguard4122]

agreed

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

You wanted this over something like a 488 lol?

[@garciajose1973]

@@magnuslikestanks6044 it looks like to me mini version in orange the flight of navigator ship wanna be 😆

[@Johnnii360]

It's due of security issues for pedestrians.

[@mirandaconca1637]

I’m seriously in love with this car design, so 70s, awesome!

[@mr-t1243]

It still has less blind spots then the new Camaro

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Mr- T lol true...

[@jraybay]

Mr- T lol ffs

[@2006gtobob]

Sitting in a closed box has less blind spots!

[@therealdaniel901]

i own one, and i sadly have to agree...

[@A-Monkman]

I know it's terrible, not to mention there's no room in it at all.

[@ChironIV]

Every synthwave album cover

[@mememaster147]

Michael Jackson turned into one.

[@PodcastOGRU]

This is a true automotive art. It really feels like a look into the future. The future that never happened. Surely, there was a share of "wedge"-shaped cars in around mid 80s (15 years after), but nothing as fantastic. Also it reminds me of a vehicle from Black Moon Rising movie, but it wasn't as elegant.

[@candausc]

This car is SOOOOO badass! I first saw it in the Michael Jackson movie called Moonwalker many years ago, and l INSTANTLY feel in love. It doesn't even look like 1970 vehicle, and honestly, it looks WAAAAY better than most modern supercars.

[@cesardanielgb]

That cyclist ruining the shot

[@Psydekick90]

They love doing that

[@armchairracer007]

Providing a good sense of scale though

[@louisgreenleaf235]

He’s just admiring it

[@alexd6766]

if you were on a bicycle and saw a car like that wouldn't you follow it also?

[@ciprianwinerElectronicManiac]

The car guys always pick on cyclist, I'd like to see how good they are on a bike, fucking snobs!

[@AversaS2]

When I was in high school (2004-2005), I had shop class. One of our projects was to design a car on this old computer. The idea was to draw up something with low drag and enough power to get you so far so fast. Anyway, I ended up creating a wedge-type car. I had no idea this thing existed, but my 17 year old self designed the same thing. lmao.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Holy cow that thing looks INSANE!! and in a good way! It puts the look of modern hypercars to shame and I just love it!!

[@henkvermalen]

That's why I love Italian cars, its rediculous and In some angles not even pretty but still they try it and it looks still amazing in 2019

[@guyjonson6364]

The few ones not pretty are at least very interesting! Like this one , way ahead of its future even no side windows

[@mickles1975]

Jesus, my dream garage gets more and more expensive all the time.

[@philgray7320]

That's exactly my thoughts too when watching this !!

[@johno4521]

The term 'zero' presumably describing the driver's view to the rear.....

[@adamsonntag5755]

johno4521 I believe the viewing port is thru the brake lights

[@randymagnum143]

Zero is the number of miles it will travel under it's own power before major service is required.

[@streetweapon_salem]

Actually it's the percent chance that you will survive a crash in it.

[@hoagy_ytfc]

Or to the side. And they didn't put a proper engine in it?!

[@butchs.4239]

The first rule of Italian driving. What's behind me is not important. Franco - The Gumball Rally.

[@Italiansupercarvideo]

Una linea che resterà eterna, tra le migliori rappresentanti dei prototipi anni 70. Uno splendido capolavoro stilistico. Dico solo, ma il ciclista all'inizio? Non ho parole....

[@massimobernardo-]

troppo bassa per prendere la scia ? auto Lunare !!

[@19Bozzy92]

Per quanto riguarda il ciclista, caro Teo, sai benissimo com'è il quadro la domenica mattina su quella strada. Siamo quasi stati fortunati ce ne fosse solo uno in quel momento... (Sì sto cercando di vedere il lato positivo anche se dentro di me ci son solo bestemmie). Per quanto riguarda questa astronave, che dire, è quasi assurdo pensare abbia quasi 50 anni. É quasi più futuristica lei che i concept moderni

[@Italiansupercarvideo]

Parto dalla fine, togli il quasi. Le concept car di adesso sono quasi ridicole, oramai nessuno osa più sia nelle linee, sia nei concetti. Se pensi quanto è estrema la vettura, sembra davvero un UFO a 4 ruote. E benedetto fu quel cuneo, ripreso, modellato ed aggiustato per darci l'inimitabile Stratos Stradale e da Rally. Per il ciclista, guarda, lasciamo stare...

[@19Bozzy92]

Di nulla Alf, contento ti piaccia quel video ;D Anche merito del qui presente Italiansupercar se è uscito così bello!

[@Italiansupercarvideo]

Troppo buono Bozzy, lavoro di squadra paga sempre 😉👍

[@LarsAgerbk]

3:00 Wooow! that panel makes this car the new synthwave protagonist!

[@g.j.koster1986]

Insane, it's stunning. And that colour....

[@sergiodavid5025]

Este coche es impresionante,tiene casi 50 años y el diseño sigue siendo rompedor y marco una pauta en diseño.

[@bogfinken]

Design to the extreme, but so cool they made it a (almost) driveable prototype ..And that triangular engine cover is pretty nice! Great to see it's still around and running, great video! 👍👍✨

[@19Bozzy92]

I agree. Maybe it's just me that I don't know much about the history of all the old concept cars but I'm noticing how many of these spaceships are driveable (as you said correctly "almost") and have the possibility to be move compared to the modern ones which mostly are only bodywork without even a little engine or interiors

[@krismorelock]

One of the most satisfying videos I’ve seen in a long time

[@TheMick26]

Hi Bozzy. Thank you for such an in-depth look at this amazing piece of rolling art. What a great concept! Just like you, that extreme wedge design really captivates me as well. This thing has so many cool design elements, the huge front glass "door", those side windows, and my favorite piece, the rear triangular, vented engine cover. The steering wheel looks similar to what is found on a bumper car. haha. I wouldn't want to be a crash test dummy in that thing. ;o) At only 33" tall and razor sharp wedge shaped, I wonder what the cd is for this car? The modern solar panel racers are like the modern-day equivalent (design-wise). Fantastic piece of automotive history that automatically steals the show wherever it goes, which is crazy considering it is as old as I am. Thanks for taking the time to share this car with us and for your great description of it as well. Take care my friend!

[@19Bozzy92]

You're welcome dude! I'm so happy when I know I could have a chance to record some crazy and unique cars like this one. It's not like recording cars on track at full speed but judging by how few videos are there on KZbin I'm more than motivated to collect some precious material ;) Plus this car looks both fantastic and weird at the same time. Love all the design features you pointed out. Curious to know the cd too... Thank you so much for watching Mick! :D

[@fredericaugier5068]

Magnifique, 48ans....mais encore 50ans de design d’avance sur la production actuelle, Bravo Lancia.

[@bretthibble2296]

That's so dope... Ahhh the 70s wedge era so dreamy and out there... Back when speed wasn't the main element of design....

[@CapitalMonaroGaming]

You got that right , she sounds like shiiiit.

[@mitchsalawine5420]

Amazing ! The designers at Lancia took the concept of a design looking like its moving while its standing still to the absolute max! Thanks so much for the video and letting others experience something most of us never would otherwise!

[@averagepainter]

why should it look as if it is moving while it‘s standing though? is that somehow desireable?

[@bIoomie]

Who wouldn't love to have a football as an airbag?

[@eyesof666]

The coolest car I have ever seen

[@Psydekick90]

Back when cars where interesting and original

[@SpartanFore]

You know you've been watching too many Casey Putsch videos when this pops up in the recommended feed. Gorgeous car

[@notrut]

Was it designed to get under Parking Barriers ...?

[@gerry5134]

LoL definitely wasn't designed to go over road humps !

[@rudehr]

I had and still have them ALL! Side by side in my Matchbox Collectors Box. Thx for uploading!

[@salmonline]

Wow. I never knew this existed. Thanks for sharing this.

[@DAVIDE-bk8by]

A work of art

[@naruto-he1hn]

Can I daily drive it?

[@mickles1975]

If you don't care about dignity when you're getting in and out of it, sure.

[@awonauce8290]

no lol

[@spuriouseffect]

If you have a good chiropractor on retainer.

[@Brad772006]

Wow thank you for posting this. In my humble opinion this vehicle is a work of art. I love the wedge cars also. So futuristic looking even for it's age. Just imagine if they had taken a Chysler turbine engine to power it. Then not only would it look like a spacecraft but sound like one too.

[@bigmig496]

Обалденная машина!Я б прокатиться на такой не отказался бы!😋

[@DeathWithinTenSteps]

My feelings exactly. I’m deeply disappointed we don’t have holophones or matching silver jumpsuits already. Instead of teleporting to the outer rims of the galaxy we’re stuck with COVID and the Toyota Prius.

[@jimsimpson1006]

Car of the future, powered by a lawnmower engine.

[@syminite1]

Bet it could smoke anything in your driveway and your neighborhood.

[@carlosdeleon8527]

@@syminite1 it's a 4 cylinder engine bro lol

[@supercat0305]

This engine won the World Rally Championship in 1972 and worked fine in the Fulvia HF coupe. It should run and sound better than in this video.

[@candausc]

LMFAOOOOO 😂

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

It sounds as awful as the engine installation looks 😁

[@marcell8542]

Even 50 Years later it look´s Futuristic! Love it!

[@luccianodeive6605]

Push, Push, Lady Push. 😂 Great vídeo, best concept car Lancia Stratos.

[@19Bozzy92]

Thanks!

[@reneeortiz421]

Never knew this car existed. Dreamt about it a couple day ago but it was a little more advanced

[@woooster17]

There are Wedges.. and then there’s this.. the ultimate Wedge!

[@inkdreams5113]

From the driving position, breaking hard means a deep wedgee.

[@1truggy]

Amazing design for all times!

[@BajaSurf]

Amazing description and tasty shots! Looks like the pink panther show car

[@AndreiTupolev]

It sounds great for a V4.

[@digitalcamaro9708]

"V4"

[@revolutionday1]

Sounds just like my old '84 Ford EXP.....

[@shadowgaming6660]

V4s are real engines, the Porsche 919 (LMP1 hybrid) is the most notible V4 car.

[@xpusostomos]

Sounds awful

[@codyramos3200]

yeahh listen to that briggs an stratton run wooo lmao, an who said ''v4" engines aren't real? they just dont exist in masses . some older cars had them an they were shit . the v4 is not a ideal design unless space is a concern when designing a vehicle . the inline or i4 is way better design . people always say v4 when talking about a inline engine . i doubt you would know that im sure you googled it to find an found a random porsche race car an say most notable . what a joke

[@robwainman5421]

Was also used in the opening sequence to the pink panther show where a boy was driving and the cartoon characters came out of a flap which opened up at the side. I was so jealous, i wanted to be that boy who drove up in it. Also took a serious liking to the wedge shaped cars in the 70's hit series U.F.O. totally inspired my love for supercars as a child. Cool.

[@Ace______]

Looked like a perfect concept for a solar powered car with that massive flat roof

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Yup, and you could probably grow tropical fruit inside the car as well 🍹😁

[@onlineidentity6826]

The design of this is utterly astounding.

[@JerryFungNYC]

who feel slapping that biker in the beginning of the video?

[@thebaddog4104]

Inconsiderate asshole in his gay bike shorts

[@Raymund-Swales]

Cycling is huge in Europe. This was recorded in Italy. Ever been to Italy?

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@Raymund-Swales well, he could have given the car some space. He knew very well that he would be in the shot and couldn't be bothered respecting other people's interests.

[@Raymund-Swales]

The car and the bike were on a public road.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

@@Raymund-Swales I'm not saying there is some law the cyclist broke. In my opinion the cyclist just could've gotten out of the way respecting the obvious room needed for some good shots. It would have cost the guy some 30 seconds to get out of shot. He obviously knew he irritated people wanting to take some photos of a truly unique car but chose to think "I have my rights, f off the rest" I call it lack of respect to think like "public road, my rights are the only thing that matters." We just have different opinion of this mate, that's all.

[@socialghost4400]

What a beauty, I love it!

[@jeffreygraves4120]

The design was ahead if its time for sure. Sounds like a lawn mower though.

[@Aquascape_Dreaming]

More like a wake boat.

[@Diyemmanuwel]

Hot Rod

[@cleanerben9636]

It's a loveely sound

[@Ichijoe2112]

@@Diyemmanuwel Rodamus Prime

[@BillRussellVoiceActor]

Needs a tune up and timing chain replaced... Or it's a Volkswagon.

[@roodick85]

I remember this car dearly from my childhood!

[@thejediofracing2087]

Wooow this car is very old but it's look like it's coming from the future

[@henriks5008]

Legendary cool looks on that car. Never seen this before.

[@makeitsonumberone1358]

Was this the pink panther car? Or is my memory wrong?

[@lefunk22]

No. Not at all. Google that car and you'll see what I mean. Also, that car was pink.

[@epowellrob]

Genius design. Something that would be equally at home on the racetrack or ferrying the kids around as a practical daily driver

[@alanbedoya2017]

Wow! This is the same car that Michael Jackson morphs into in the movie moonwalker, I didnt think it was actually a real car!🤖😎

[@Kespi95]

I saw this car 3 years ago in a art museum and i always dreamed of one day seeing it be driven

[@ZnenTitan]

It looks like something from a Gerry Anderson Sci-fi TV show!

[@zamistro]

Look at the Stratos badge at about 1:55. Is that an apostrophe over the o?

[@Mattisttam]

Sick concept design. Reminds me of something straight out of blade runner

[@kanetidus]

You read my mind, exactly

[@sdc8547]

Thank god for cars like this! 😘

[@666mrjimbo]

Oh YEA !!! Car looked and sounded BADASS !

[@hiro111]

The rear clip on this car is stunning.

[@OpenSurprise]

KZbin Algorithm has brought us together

[@lite4919]

Would loved to have seen the views from inside the car while driving along...

[@M-E-G-A]

Hey Mattel Inc, please make a Hotwheel car out of this!

[@jeahavvalentin980]

Carlos C. Great idea

[@0megacron]

These wedge concepts always make me think of the Condormobile. It's like my mind automatically applies the paint job and everything!

[@nullnom]

That was actually the Nova kit car of 1971, designed by Richard Oakes in the UK, and sold in the US as the Sterling.

[@PuppiesVideosCompilation]

lol it looks like a paper plane

[@ya-rx8nd]

The angular designs does look like a paper airplane.

[@oppouooi2718]

Dude?Shut the fuck up!

[@PuppiesVideosCompilation]

what's your problem?

[@oppouooi2718]

Nothing

[@PuppiesVideosCompilation]

good

[@herbbluntman2287]

More a work of art than a car. Awesome!

[@hackhenk]

Looks really fun to be in a front collision in this thing.

[@ratsface2814]

At least you get a good view 😁

[@jgmoney1626]

Ikr why is it so damn small

[@bob4analog]

I love this car!

[@timtrainage]

Rear wheels are MASSIVE, especially for a 115hp V4

[@inubbidiente]

straight 4 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOweZZnfK17mpo&index=73&list=FLeX4AT5inxUJp04wiuEz4Jg

[@johneygd]

Woooow ,no way, from 1970? Whoooaaah, this car was in terms of design ‘’40’’ years ahead of it’s time,holy crap!!

[@tedf1471]

Touch of the Pink Panther!

[@jimieljoseph2322]

Ted Fineran I thought that there was some sort of resemblance between the two, as well. It would look good in pink too.

[@lefunk22]

Quite different designs. And this would look f**kin' TERRIBLE in pink!!! The copper colour suits the futurisitc look and also shows off the curves, which is really imoprtant with such a radical and distinctive shape as this.

[@fritz4345]

This is how the future looked like in 1970 and it still holds up. Maybe the best show car design ever.

[@eldo59]

Michael Jackson turned into one in Moonwalker.

[@richardsalter9533]

That's right Moonwalker had a silver one and back in 1988 it was the coolest car and now in 2019 still looks so futuristic

[@roodick85]

That was the coolest damn scene! Blew my mind seeing his knees turn into a bumper lol 😂

[@jamesblade6684]

What’s the rear quarter vision like, if you’re pulling out of a junction into heavy traffic?

[@revolutionday1]

Would make a great launching ramp for a modern "SUV"....

[@NR-cr762]

At the end, what is that blur all around the bottom of the car?

[@utrapzab]

gotta love the 70s

[@ilcugginocanadese]

Can you shoot a video of it trying to parallel park?

[@i8nm3gp]

now i see where lamborghini got their design

[@alexd6766]

Marcello Gandini made the design for both this and Countach

[@sandman7199]

Does the engine misfire come as standard or as an optional extra? Of course thrashing the rings out of a cold engine always cures that.

[@eversonrodrigues9158]

Esse carro apareceu no filme "moonwalker" do Rei do Pop Michael Jackson...

[@mellowfellow6816]

Dude in car is wearing loafers without socks. Peak Italian achieved

[@Petrolheadish]

Looks like something out of a James Bond movie

[@jraybay]

Petrolheadish : D

[@kcrowell3003]

Does it have sn 8 track?

[@scottmclennan6114]

I could see this revived with a Tesla motor etc. It looks awesome.

[@thegreatnorth9080]

what's that blue and yellow car following it around at the very end?

[@colorado-ufos4880]

Tesla should buy this concept this would be an amazing electric sports car very futuristic

[@guestkid9976]

Yes i agree we must email elon musk to make a design car like this but more advanced with cool technology.

[@Adoozy]

Well... There's the Cybertruck now...

[@null1023]

1970? Man, this design looks straight out of 2070. Really slick.

[@eurosonly]

Jeremy Clarkson would sell his children for his car in a heart beat. He loves the stratos.

[@Ichijoe2112]

Well he's a gentleman of excellent taste.

[@MilesBellas]

7:30 drives with the windscreen up?

[@harryvj6397]

Shame we have moved so far away from cars being art

[@The_NSeven]

That's not true, c'mon.

[@Lipidwave]

@To the point. Fuck safety