If the Porsche GT models or the racer versions from Aston Martin and Co. still seem too soft, you could find what you are looking for in the niche - for example with the Dallara Stradale, product of an engineering team for racing technology. There are no compromises here.
The Dallara Stradale is actually a road vehicle. It's a good thing that "Stradale" (Italian for street) is part of the model name, so that the suitability for public space is always remembered. Because as martially with its huge rear wing as the Stradale rolls out of the yard - that just can't be a car you're driving on this side of the race course.
Little known to the general public, the Italian is the product of a team of engineers who have mastered the arts of single-seater car racing. Because Dallara develops racing technology. The specialists from Varano create chassis for Formula 1 racing cars, fine-tune the aerodynamics of competition vehicles and, with the blessing of the FIA, work out competitive LMP2 cars. They supply well-known manufacturers or support them - the range extends from Audi to Ferrari to Toyota.
It was the wish of company founder Giampaolo Dallara to bring out a road vehicle with which he would first drive to his favorite pub to talk to the developers, then to the racetrack and be faster than all the other racers there, so that he could later drive home relaxed.
Giampaolo Dallara has to be a laid-back guy, because the street athlete doesn't tend to be relaxed. First of all, the carbon chassis wants to be boarded, which is not that easy. There are no doors, you have to climb over the raised side wall instead. It also works for unsportsmanlike people, but then it doesn't look as elegant.
The workplace behind the handy Alcantara-covered steering wheel is really a workplace - because driving the Dallara is work. Putting on the four-point belt alone can take quite a while. Getting in is easier by simply removing the steering wheel.
So that there are no misunderstandings: In this case, of course, work is synonymous with fun. As soon as the EcoBoost four-cylinder, borrowed from Ford, comes to life, the corners of the mouth go up. With the help of Bosch, the snorting 2.3-liter engine has an impressive 294 kW/400 hp - a lot of power for a relatively small car. Because even with liquids and passengers, the racer weighs less than a ton.
So get out on the country road! It's good that the asphalt is dry so that the mounted Pirelli P Zero R can build up the best possible grip. Under optimal conditions, the turbocharged petrol engine accelerates to 3.3 km/h in under 100 seconds and then pulls through to a speed of 280 km/h with hardly less emphasis. Even without measurement, the acceleration feels brutal. Not least because it screeches, rattles and rattles around the driver.
The Dallara is a racer of the purest water. The centrally positioned wiper, reminiscent of a Group C vehicle, is a thoroughly serious homage. A short trip around Speyer in search of suitable country roads demonstrates how quickly you can drive the Dallara in areas where there is a risk of driving licences. Together with the sports tires, the carbon beast provides really crazy traction. If you don't have at least a bit of racetrack experience, you won't dare to even get close to the limit.
Despite all the basic sportiness, the Dallara engineers give the driver the option of choosing between the settings "Normal" and "Sport" - for example to adjust the switching logic of the six-stage double clutch. The performance is somewhat throttled in normal mode, then there are only 300 instead of 400 horses. Hobby racers will be happy about the adjustable chassis. In this way, you can lower the athlete by another 2.5 centimeters.
If you have just 205,000 euros left and have always wanted to buy a car with which you can really let off steam on the track, then Dallara is the right place for you. There's the Stradale as a Barchetta (without a windshield), Coupé and Spider - so the question is whether you want to have a roof over your head or prefer to spend your time with the racer in the open air.
Not only the handling of the Dallara Stradale is demanding, most Germans have to invest some effort to get it at all. Because the exclusive sale has taken over multi-brand dealer Dörr. Conveniently, the showroom is right on the Hockenheimring to get customers in the right mood. There are still around 200 copies of the Dallara Stradale, which is limited to a total of 600 pieces.
