Driving the Kimera EVO37: The Group B Restomod | Henry Catchpole - The Driver’s Seat
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- čas přidán 25. 04. 2023
- Henry Catchpole is a rallying fan through and through, so driving and reviewing Kimera’s rally-inspired restomod, based on the legendary Group B Lancia 037, is a pretty good day in the office for him. Throw in some amazing mountain roads, a race track and the odd Martini livery and you have all the ingredients for something truly memorable
The Kimera EVO37 is the brainchild of Luca Betti and it combines the looks and layout of the 037 with an engine that takes inspiration from the Lancia Delta S4. The amazing little 2.1-litre four cylinder engine that sits behind the driver is both supercharged and turbocharged. It has been engineered by Italtecnica in Turin and in its most powerful map puts out 505bhp and 442lb ft of torque. That’s pretty wild in a car that weighs less than 1100kg or 2400lb.
As with most restomods, like those from Singer, Alfaholics and Eagle, the Kimera is a very analogue driving experience. To that end, there is a manual six-speed gearbox from Graziano, which has also featured in the Lamborghini Gallardo and Audi R8 over the years. What differentiates the EVO37 from other restomods is its very distinct rally persona. You can see this in the twin Ohlins dampers at the rear, but you can feel it straight away on the move through the steering and the way it soaks up bumps and tackles corners.
In the film we cover a lot of ground, starting at the beautiful Villa Kimera just outside Cuneo in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Here we interview Luca Betti and discover the genesis of both the company name and the EVO37. Then we head to the beautiful Colle della Maddalena and its profusion of spectacular hairpins to drive the car on the road. Then it’s off to Turin for a visit to Italtecnica where the engine is built, before we pop over to Martini for a look at the latest, limited edition Kimera. Finally we stop off at a fun little race track to drive Kimera’s development car with shorter gearing and more power.
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If I had the money, I would definitely pick this over pretty much any production supercar
I would buy a modern supercar, wait 2-3 years, sell the supercar at a great profit, buy this and have money for upkeep.
@@Q-nt-Tf if you can find a seller you mean. allocation is no joek
My only issue with the car is that lack of money issue too. 👍
Over a 992 911 gt3 touring ?
Two cars for me.. The Kimera EVO37 and the GMA T.33.. One has Rally genes distilled dowb to a road car, the other has F1 genes to distilled down to a road car (everyone wants the T.50 Fancar, but the lower tier T.33 fits my aesthetic better)..
Hagerty has assembled the absolute dream team of car journalists. Camissa, Pobst, AND Catchpole!
Driving the modern Stradale?!
Camissa can be replaced.
Camissa is an odd one, I read somewhere he does drag queen events.
Ok and? He still is a good presenter and makes his Videos entertaining. What he does in his free time shouldn’t matter at all and if he’s not harming you with what he’s doing it should be not of your concern.
@@ksm1985 who cares , except you .....stop being distracted by fake news ....u will free yourself from that ego driven life
@@krusher74 cammisa's ability to make easily digestible, historically interesting, and genuinely fun videos is unmatched IMO.
The car was impressive, but everything else about this video was equally impressive. The cinematography is excellent and stood out even more than your typical high quality videos.
Did you like the chemtrailed and geoengineered skies too?
@@jimbojones101 What on earth has that got to do with a rally cars and a comment about cinematography?
Yes an excellent episode throughout 👍
I found the crossover from the Supercharger to Turbocharger volumetric curve optimisation (on this map at 4,200rpm) absolutely fascinating. - I’m sure one of the problems that this company suffers regularly is Ferrari F1 trying to poach their engineers!! 😊👌”fantastico” …
Well done Henry, this is exactly what we love you doing. 👍
that is absolutely art on wheels.
I am penniless. If I were rich, I would buy this one.
Lancia 037 was one of my favourites when I was a child !
Congratulations, Kimera EVO37 is a very beautiful gemstone
I've been following and enjoying Henry's work since his EVO days and I've come to this conclusion: he's a lucky bugger, isn't he... 😆
To be fair he does make consummate motoring films.
The man knows what he's doing. 👍
I love the casual comparison to drifting an f40 without even thinking about it. Not a great deal of people I'm sufficiently jealous of, but Henry I certainly am
well yeah that was already apparent from the f1-vs-p1 video
He has a genuine way of describing a car that people are willing to pay him for. A perk is he gets to drive some incredible cars.
Insanely beautiful car. It has left me speechless.
So obsessed with this thing. It looks and sounds like nothing else
It also shows you don't need a huge engine to give more than enough power. 2.2l twin charged engine is and absolute monster. There is a reason that v12/v10(and soon v8s) are gonna die. They where perfect before the modern tech made a smaller boosted engine more efficient and more powerful. The engine in the Gr yaris is a prime example. A crazy powerful turbo 3 cylinder that has as much grunt as a NA v8 from not so long ago while burning 1/2 the fuel.
@@rhyswilliams4893thanks to f1 technology
@@PosyaKisa true. Tbf f1 started with tiny engines(by racing standards) 1.5l NA engines. Then Enzo came along with his 'there no replacement for displacement' mentality. Its clearly not true because all of the most powerfully engines ever in f1 have been 2l or below and forced induction. The 2l BMW could hit 1000hp(1350 if some stories are to believed) and a 2020 hybrid engine can hit 1000hp and run for 2500+ miles at 65% thermal efficiency and doing 6mpg.
I have been following this car for a few years now. It is my dream car and I don’t think anything else will change that.
Its a car for men who still have hair on their nuts , and they're wives cough up hair balls .
@@5thelementcannabisproduction Also only for men that own a social media platform it seems. I doubt anyone commenting here could afford one without selling their house.
@@armoredp whoa whoa buddy .. Not the house . We still have kids worth selling , whatever happened to that Epstein fella? I heard he pays for kids by the pound ..
Perfection, they looked good when they were released, this takes it to another level.
I wish to make three points:
First, bravo Henry, you are without a doubt one of the very best at what you do both in the content and the cinematography.
Second, OMG what a jaw droppingly exquisite car! And in the Martini livery at the end…. absolutely epic!
Third, very impressed with the Italian dude’s beard 😀
Yep, more italian than linguini :D
Es la barba del Tridente 🔱 !!!
@@ellargo132 Er Neltuno ese de los mare
Incredible work of engineering at an incredible price. Films like these are the only time we will see and hear this beautiful machine.
Idk mate, 480k € sounds pretty much to me...
@@alexandersavic6885 its certainly expensive but for such a unique car I would say its worth it. I would buy it instead of any other super/hypercar
@@alexandersavic6885compare what you get with the kimera for half a mil to what you get for a 3 mil hypercar, a huayra for example, this is a great deal
This literally brought a tear to my eye. As a young lad I watch Group B rallies over and over and again on vhs. It was like a drug , I couldn't even blink in case I missed a split second of the action. The sound of the 037 was just skin tingling insanity. The fact these guys have brought back my childhood memories in the dedicated way they have is emotional for me. I just wished I could hug them or at least shake their hands. Thanks Kimera team and thanks Henry. Words can't describe this feeling, nothing holds a candle to 1980's Motorsport. Lost forever now but never ever forgotten.
Totally agree. I expressed similar sentiments elsewhere… The sound of this 037 immediately took me back. Awesome, just awesome.
That Martini 7 is stunning!
This has got to be one of the sexiest cars ever built. Right I there with the f40. I’m a sucker for late 80s and early 90s styling and this is a winner. They power train in this also would be an absolute blast to drive. A complete edge of your seat drive through and through.
18:47 oh my GOD, this is beyond beautiful, what an amazing looking machine and what a great homage
I dont think ive been this struck in awe by a car since i was a kid. This thing is absolute perfection.
Love that Henry gets to keep making films his way, but now with Hagerty. These pieces are always a joy to watch and listen to. And this car is just so *right*.
as an old rally fan i've got goosebumps. this car is a dream.
That has to be one of the most beautiful cars ive ever seen.
Maybe it's a sign of the times that I look at this thing and think "Half a million? What a bargain!". When I look around at the sea of mundane automated supercars chasing pointless performance numbers at the expense of the experience it's cars like this and the things coming out of GMA which haven't forgotten where the joy of driving really stems from that keep my enthusiast flame lit.
Lancia. One of automotive history's underrated brands.
More like forgotten, but true.
It is so absolutely gorgeous!!!!!! My heart stopped just seeing that beautiful green color and that sound!
the fact that i live like 20 min from Villa Kimera and that i drive on th Maddalena Pass like every time i want make me enjoy this even more
Henry, you're an absolutely great presenter. You've done an amazing job at this. Really great video, everyone!!
This looks absolutely stunning! Particularly in that green and gold spec 😮
This car is insanely beautiful, that last one at the end is especially epic, I know I will never get to drive one but I am glad someone is making them!
Italian makers, British presenters.
All is well in the world for 20 minuites
Thanks guys, fantastic work 🤝
My God. Look at it! Just look at it!! Piece of art through and through..
That's not just a car,
It is pure art!
That is the most stunning automobile I’ve ever laid eyes on
I love it. So glad to see it has a manual transmission. Now, If only I had the money. Thank you.
That 07 special at the end with the blue interior and white wheels does it for me. If only I were so lucky, I'd be driving that everywhere.
1000%. I never thought I would want anything more than a Singer, I was wrong.
This is the best motivational video ever 😆 I'm gonna work even harder, because I NEED one of these 😁
This is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.
I'm a simple man. I see a new Catchpole video? I watch it
Wow. The sounds of the cars are like music. Styling is out of this world. Love it
If there is a god, I humbly thank him for Lancia people (designers, engineers) to be born. Generations later, their creations are still fascinating people like the restomod guy, Henry and even me.
The most beautiful thing on 4 wheels, or in fact, any amount of wheels. I absolutely adore the look, sound and the actual idea of this wonderful car.
JUST WOW! At least someone can fulfill his dreams... what a guy and what a film! Bravo!
Stunning car, Henry and his team nailed another eloquent and superbly shot and edited review. The price is insane in a good way, £450? Compared to the price of Prodrive 22B themed restomod its a bargain.
I'm a huge Lancia fan, and the 037 one of my childhood icons. I would have this quicker than I would food to eat! The Martini 7 version, or their test car, even more!
Simply put, this is the most beautiful car I have ever seen.
Omg that Martini spec is so beautiful!!
Saw this a couple of years ago at FOS, had a chat with the guys on the stand about the car and the European final , which we lost a few hours later, a way its stunning, congratulations to all those involved 👍
I don't have the vocabulary to express my feelings about this car, and the quality of the production from Henry and the crew. My jaw literally dropped when he rolled out the martini livery 037. Just speechless.
18:48 OMG! That is simply perfection for the eyes. These cars are
utterly tantalizing. The cinematography was Amazing as always. Really enjoyed the trip. Thks
The impressive cars aside...look at the garage !!! I just love the simple, tasteful, subtle (not flashy and crazy lightings and flooring!).... just simply stylish with substance.
Really nicely done. The car is gorgeous, the video is beautifully shot and edited, and Luca's goatee having winglets for downforce...amazing! That car, in that color, in that landscape is probably the most desirable automobile combo I've ever seen.
Henry continues to be in a league of his own 🔥
Great video, it's great when the journalist so clearly loves the car. Like Harry M with that 4.0GTS.
These special littel videos just made youtube so great. well done!! Great channel .... What an absolutly beautifull car.
I just wanted to thank you for this. I can only imagine how much work and effort it takes and I know that economically you could be better off doing things differently. Thanks again for your dedication
Rally + Catchpole = Chef’s Kiss! Amazing production quality as always! 👌
I love that steering wheel! No buttons, no dials, not even a horn❤
You can see he is still genuinely excited about driving.... this what great cars need.
When I saw the Martini version of the EVO37, I actually cried. It is a perfect successor to the Lancia 037. I think it just replaced the Delta as the ultimate dream car.
Always loved damn near all Lancia but the O37 has always been a personal favourite of mine and this thing is just a work of art. Got my lucky dip on the lottery tonight 🤞
thank you! thank you! i cant believe we are watching this for free!
Excellent Henry. Real journalism.
Kimera EVO037, MAT Stratos and RUF CTR Anniversary are possibly the most beautiful cars today and curiously both pay homage to cars from more than 30 years ago. Has the pinnacle of design been reached a long time ago?
add the Project Tornado to that list, along with the Emilia GT Veloce/Totem GT Super and the Cyan P1800, and finally the Giulia SWB Zagato
In relation to beauty and individuality,indeed.
And the Maturo Stradale!!
DLS !
I've been wondering how long it was going to take for automotive media to catch wind of this car. Its absolutely badass.
I so love this car, and Catchpole is such a good car journo!
What a car and what a story! Just absolutely brilliant. It is beauty and perfection in one peace. WOW!
Thank you Hagerty and Henry. This is a great car with a wonderful competition back catalogue (very well done Mr Betti and your partners).
Hopefully Stellantis will resuscitate Lancia properly (Mr Carlos Tavares, you are needed in Italy!).
There is also an massive message here for the firms still producing vanity sized cars:
(a) if you are not under or close to 1000kg (take a bow Alpine, Gordon Murray and the better 964 custom jobs), then go back to school ASAP.
(b) do you really think that a warmed up people carrier will ever be a classic car ?
When a Lotus, Porsche or Ferrari weighs as much as a fully kitted XJ6 then something is very, very wrong.
Oh god, the sound! What an unbelievable sound. Thanks Henry. So when you finished the run were the brakes smoking?
Am I the only one, who is always imagining the Lancia Stradale to be a longer car, than it actually is? I'm always surprised, when the car suddenly ends, the front view somehow indicates to me, that the car will be longer. It's a beauty, though. This restomod too! Gorgeous. Really great content.
Arguably the most beautiful (new)car I’ve ever seen so far.
We need to see Camisa in this thing
An icons video on would be awesome
@@fordcent swear
Camisa in the kimera does have a nice ring to it..
I think Hyphen drove it... I know the two of them talked about it on their podcast
His co-host from the carmudgeon Derek Tam-Scott has a video on it and they even had a podcast discussing it
3rd comment, WOW OH WOW CAR DESIGNERS NEED TO MAKE STUFF LIKE THIS!!
Camisa for Fun…Catchpole for a in-depth report what a fantastic Team Thankyou Hagerty :)
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever laid my eyes on. It's like a Ferrari 288GTO shrunk down, with rally spice sprinkled over the top.
There are less than a handful of ultimate drives for me, the Kimera is at the top of that very short list.
This is what people want, not self driving electric cars.
and who is this "people" you're referring to lol. As much as I am your similar kind of car enthusiast I'm not under any stupid illusion that we represent the majority.
@@wiryantirta the majority doesn't matter.
This is the most animated I’ve seen this presenter. Was testing him, what a car! So many of us will never truly experience the absolute pure explosive driving mastery it took to command the beasts that were Group B Rally Cars. Mr villain beard has afforded the very lucky few the opportunity to experience the next generation of power, control and glory of the golden age of rally sport.
That Martini livery on the Evo in the last part of this video, screamed, get me one! ❤
Ditch the beard style, it's creepy at best.
What a project. Luca Betti seems awesome. Very passionate.
Henry, rally car, alpine roads. Perfect.
OMG! That Martini liveried car has got to be the absolute peak of automotive cool ! My lotto dream garage now has a new occupant!
Never have been a lancia fan but this thing is amazing. Incredible work.
Wow wow wow. This has got to be the most beautiful restomod I've ever seen. The deep green metallic is perfect. And it's fun to drive too🤌🤌🤌
Thank you, Henry, for another great review of what is already a legend. I've seen every video of this car's journey. Absolutely phenomenal. But when I saw the Martini version, it literarily took my breath away. I had to immediately rewind to get another shot of dopamine from that in-your-face entrance. My god...
I’ve loved this car ever since I found out about it months ago, I’m glad we’re getting to see it covered by such talented presenters!
100000000% perfection. Absolutely perfect
The world needs more cars like this and singer
Absolute mayhem of a thoroughbred car. I’d be embarrassed to own this car with my driving skills. I’m glad it exists and I can enjoy watching and listening to its raucous sounds. Compared to my all time favorite flat-4 Porsche 718 RSK, this beauty is a riot.
(19:28) The cinematography this episode was fantastic.
So good to see you back Henry. Was starting to wonder what you were doing after the last venture. Glad to see you back and what a team you all make. I'm subscribed and looking forward to many more episodes. Love this 037 Restomod you're a lucky so and so!
As usual exceptional quality content from the channel and what a car!! That woosh of the turbos and whining engine due to shorter gearings...it's a melody
I have a lot of time for these classic restomods. So much more interesting, and pertinent in today's driving environment, than a new supercar. Hurrah ! ❤
Such a flavorful engine profile, what a gorgeous reimagining. Group B for Best.
Simply beautiful!!!!! Wow what a vehicle and thank you for the history/background on this fantastic machine!!!
have been following this car since its inception and seeing the notification come up made me grin - already know the visuals, driving, presenting and audio are going to be perfection :))
THANK YOU Hagerty and Henry for creating this. It is without doubt at the very top of my Wish List. Simply perfect in every way. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Love the yellow headlights with the circular accent around them. Awesome car.
Wonderful video, I’ve been waiting for a review of this car produced to this calibre. Just superb!
Amazing absolutely amazing car. Also great filming and commentary. The Martini version is just out of this world. Great job and thanks for sharing.
WOW thank you so much for your video, I like and share all of your videos I'm totally blown away with this one as well, your so spot on with history passion and loving the type of cars I love always will support you please keep your videos coming your so down to earth and one to believe in thank you so much 😃
this is the nicest looking car i ever seen in my entire life all of it its just so freaking beautiful.