The 2019 edition of the Goodwood Festival of Speed
was probably the most exciting one yet. Several cars hosted their world
premiere during the event, whereas others made their dynamic debut.
Being almost two years old, the Dallara Stradale did
none of the above. It was, however, driven up the hill by none other than
four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti, so it deserves some more
attention, as this is one of the most exciting things on four wheels that money
can buy.
With a starting price of € 155,000 (US$174,000), it’s not a car for everyone. However, it doesn’t pretend to be one,
as its targeted customer is a track-day enthusiast, or perhaps a former
pro-racing driver who wants to relive the old days in a model that tips the
scales just 855 kg. It simply sticks to the tarmac, especially with
the optional rear wing that provides it with a whopping 820 kg of
downforce at 280 km/h.
The Ford-sourced 2.3-liter EcoBoost four is connected
to a 6-speed manual or automated-manual transmission. It develops 400 PS and 500 Nm of torque, which rockets it to 100 km/h in 3.25 seconds, a few tenths of a second slower than a Lamborghini
Huracan Evo, but quicker than the rear-wheel drive version of the Italian
supercar.
