Kimera EVO38 Brings Rally Legend Back to Life at Villa d’Este

The Sunday Parade at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2025 brought together some of the most remarkable vehicles in the world, but one car in particular stole the spotlight—the Kimera EVO38. With the shimmering waters of Lake Como as its backdrop, the EVO38 was more than just a new car reveal—it was a celebration of Italian motorsport heritage reimagined with precision and heart.

Kimera Automobili’s latest creation builds on the legend of the Lancia 037, but the EVO38 pushes the vision into the future. Unlike the rear-wheel-drive EVO37, the EVO38 now features all-wheel drive, giving it more grip and a whole new dimension of dynamic capability. The powertrain is a heavily revised 2.15-liter engine with twin-charging technology that now produces a jaw-dropping 600 horsepower. That is not just a spec sheet number—it is a promise of performance that echoes through every gearshift.

The car rolled out during Sunday’s parade at Villa Erba and instantly drew a crowd. Its lines are unmistakably inspired by rally history, but every detail—from the aero elements to the lighting—has been refined with a modern touch. The aggressive stance, combined with motorsport-grade engineering, made it one of the most talked-about vehicles of the entire event.

Kimera’s philosophy is clear: respect the past, but build for tomorrow. The EVO38 is a rolling tribute not just to the Lancia 037, but to everything that made that era of rally cars so iconic. However, this is no museum piece. It is meant to be driven, to be heard, and to be felt—preferably at speed.

If you love the sound of turbochargers spooling, the look of flared fenders, and the soul of a proper driver’s car, then the EVO38 might just be the modern classic you have been waiting for.