Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF S1 Assetto Corsa Rally Mod

Many enjoy a great classic Assetto Corsa mod, but those who know their superb rally cars can get to grips with the mighty Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF S1.

Those who appreciate classic cars have the opportunity to experience the iconic Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF S1 through a rally mod for the popular racing simulation game Assetto Corsa.

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In the 1960s and early 1970s, a pocket rocket from Italy was tearing up rally stages and turning heads on the roads. The Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF S1 was a true trailblazer – a pioneering sports compact car unlike anything else at the time.

While most performance cars of the era were larger, heavyweight rear-wheel drive bruisers, the featherweight Fulvia took a radically different approach. Its compact dimensions and lightweight construction, including aluminium body panels, gave it an agility advantage over rivals.

Yet it packed a punch with its rev-happy 1.6-litre V4 engine producing over 115 horsepower – an impressive power-to-weight ratio.

While it had a short production run ending in the early 1970s, the Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF forever etched its legacy as an influential vehicle. This feisty road-going rally machine created a blueprint for how to make an affordable compact car fun to drive. The hot hatch segment it helped spawn shows that Fulvia was well ahead of its time.