Renowned chassis builder Dallara has taken the wraps
off its new Stradale. Designed to help people "rediscover the pleasure of
driving," the Stradale is an extremely lightweight sports car which weighs
just 855 kg. In order to keep the car's weight in check, Dallara
made the monocoque chassis and body panels out of carbon fiber composites.
The standard model is a stylish two-seat roadster
which features a front splitter, recessed headlights, and a dual exhaust
system. A number of different options will be available including a windshield
and gull-wing doors that transform the vehicle into a coupe.
Customers looking to use the car mainly on the track
will want to order the Stradale's optional rear wing. It helps the car to produce
an impressive amount of downforce that is among the "highest in GT road
vehicles."
Power is provided by a supercharged 2.3-liter
four-cylinder engine that produces 400 PS. It can be connected to
either a six-speed manual or an optional paddle-shift transmission. Dallara
declined to say how fast the car is but the combination of lightweight design
and a powerful engine should ensure it is pretty quick.
