Dallara Stradale Coupé 2017

The Stradale was unveiled on November 16, 2017, the 81st birthday of Giampaolo Dallara. The first car was delivered to him at Varano de’ Melegari, close to the house where he was born and at the building associated with the early years of his company. The launch therefore fulfilled a personal ambition developed over roughly 45 years in motorsport.

In 2017, Dallara announced a target of building 600 Stradales over five years. That figure was a manufacturer’s production objective, not a confirmed total of cars actually completed. Assembly was intended to use a specialized line at the historic Varano de’ Melegari factory, which was renovated and expanded in 2017. The process included integration of the composite structure, chassis setup and final finishing. The Stradale was therefore produced according to a low-volume model consistent with its degree of customization and with manufacturing methods developed in competition-car construction. No stronger production total is stated here because the available sources do not establish a verified final count.

Early road tests published in 2018 generally praised the Stradale’s ability to combine genuine road usability with strongly track-focused dynamics. Car and Driver highlighted its aerodynamic efficiency, low weight and chassis precision, while noting a tight driving position, an imperfect brake pedal and an engine note less distinctive than that of a traditional Italian sports car. Auto Express likewise emphasized the car’s stability, grip and steering quality, but raised reservations about the optional automated gearbox and the high cost of equipment. The overall reception was highly positive in dynamic terms, with criticism focused on price, minimalism and several details of refinement. The Stradale was viewed less as a conventional supercar than as a specialist driver’s machine with exceptional circuit ability.