Lancia Scorpion
In 1976, Lancia presented the Scorpion, a US-spec version of its Beta Montecarlo model. The Montecarlo name couldn’t be used for the American market since Chevrolet already had Monte Carlo. So Lancia decided to go with the aggressive Scorpion nameplate. However, despite the car’s modern looks and technical layout, the Scorpion could have been a better performer. Its four-cylinder engine delivered only 81 hp in US spec (via Motor Trend).
The Scorpion was on sale for two years (1976 and 1977) and sold around 1,800 examples in America. Today, these Lancias are rare but not exactly expensive. And most of them have Fiat’s 2.0-liter engines, which produces more power and gives Scorpion the performance it deserves.