The New Stratos — Jason Cammisa on the Icons
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Published 2019-08-14
The Stratos story begins in 2002 when Chris Hrabalek, Lancia enthusiast, created an homage car for his senior project in automotive design at the Royal College of the Arts. One of the backers of that project, German billionaire Michael Stoschek, wanted one.
Hrabalek and Stoschek teamed up with Pininfarina Special Projects, spending untold millions to develop the New Stratos. Based on a Ferrari F430 but shortened by 8 inches in the wheelbase, the new car wears carbon-fiber body panels and no fluff. It weighs 110 pounds less than the 430 Scuderia — the lightweight version of the F430.
This New Stratos has a 6-speed gated manual transmission. Modifications to the 4.3-liter Ferrari V-8 bump output to 540 horsepower. No carpets or sound deadening make for a visceral experience, and the car's incredible looks and insane proportions complete the experience.
Up to 25 examples of the New Stratos will be produced by Manifattura Automobili Torino. MAT, as it's abbreviated, was founded by Paolo Garella, who served as Special Projects Manager at Pininfarina during the New Stratos project.
Credits:
Jason Cammisa: Writer / Host / Producer
Anthony Esposito: Director / Producer / DP / Camera / Drone / Editor
Simon Beckman: Key Grip / Gaffer
Mike Oroszi: Production Assistant
Special thanks to ISSIMI.
And to you, if you've read this far. You need to get a life. Kisses.
All Comments (21)
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Incredible production and presentation. Glad to have you back sir.
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Glad to see you back Mr Sandler, i mean Mr. Cammisa
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Looks like Ferrari and Lotus had a one night stand. I love it.
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The original stratos itself is a timeless design. But it also impressive how the design for this new car is 20 years old, yet it still looks great.
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Damn Jason you have no idea how much i've missed your voice . I'm so happy rn.your passion really shows.
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Petrolheads rejoice! Camissa is back
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I can see him being the new Clarkson. Put him, Chris Harris, and Henry Catchpole in the same show now
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Hands down the best automotive journalist on the interweb. Hopes he makes enough out of this to buy the Stratos. He’s earned it. Twice over. Original, passionate, honest and knowledgeable to the point where your brain stem tingles. Kudos to the entire team for the quality of these pieces.
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I really hope this channel grows because it's up there with the best as quality. As a bonus we get Jason, what's not to like?
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It's videos like these that drive my inspiration! Love it. Looking forward to many more.
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I'm glad Jason stepped out on his own. It was his videos that attracted us to motor trend in the first place.
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This is one of the cleanest refreshed designs ever!!
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Finally! The Videos we want about the cars we want with the guy we want! It's all here again
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Good god, I missed watching Jason reviewing a car!! You haven’t lost anything in your time away!!
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Haven't watched MotorTrend since Cammisa left tbh. Good to see you man.
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Finally Jason is back. We missed you man. Very happy to see u back doing car REVIEWS. You are a natural at it.
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How is a man this talented at reviewing epic cars barely doing anything? Jason, your review on the 911R is still my favorite review on the 911R. And then you drop this. Masterfully shot, drastically scored, and properly written. Well done. I say well done.
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So the 60k , 3.5 s to 60 Corvette make your day??? “Fok” the Corvette!!! Jason Cammisa is back MTFs!!!!!! Great to see you! We , the latín american Car youtubers, salute you great lord Sandler.
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I love Jason's presentation in all his videos. Perfect blend of info, history, enthusiasm, and humor.
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Im so glad Jason is back, i haven't watched 1 episode of head2head since he left. Now we just need to get the other half of the dynamic duo over here.
