1992 Lancia Delta Integrale HF Evo I

1992 Lancia Delta Integrale HF Evo I
VIN. ZLA831AB000581267
Design by Giorgetto Giugiaro
1,995cc Turbocharged 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Engine
Electronic Fuel Injection
210bhp at 6,800rpm
5-Speed Manual Transmission - All Wheel Drive
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Rare and desirable Evolution-version of the legendary Delta Integrale HF
*Low-kilometer example benefitting from recent engine refurbishment
*Beautifully presented, retaining original interior
*A true Rally icon from the end of the era

THE DELTA INTEGRALE HF

After experimenting with a system combining both a conventional (Volumex) supercharger and a turbo on their "homologation special" Delta S4 rally car, Lancia opted for turbo-charging alone for the Delta HF. Already a fine handling car, courtesy of its tuned suspension, the HF moved up a class with the introduction of a state-of-the-art four-wheel-drive transmission incorporating Ferguson viscous couplings and a Torsen differential.

Badged as the Delta HF 4WD on its introduction in 1986, the model retained the Volumex blower, before switching to a straightforward turbo upon its transformation into the Integrale in 1987. The latter would prove a supremely capable rally car, winning the World Championship in both 1987 and 1988. Integrale performance was boosted further by the introduction of a 16-valve cylinder head in 1989, maximum power increasing to 200bhp and top speed to 220km/h.

Homologated to maintain the works rally team's competitive edge, the first Evoluzione models were manufactured towards the end of 1991, incorporating wider front and rear track, appropriately altered bodywork, and an engine re-mapped to produce 210bhp—giving the Evo a stunning 5.7 second 0-100 km/h performance—among many other detail improvements. These Evo I Integrales were the last true Homologation cars, as the Evo II never hit the circuit.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This particular Lancia Delta Integrale HF Evo I is a stunning example of the rare breed. Benefitting from all the Evo package interior and performance upgrades, the car has retained its original driveline and interior. Furthermore, the 57,570 kms recorded on the odometer at the time of cataloging is believed to be the genuine figure. A recent engine refurbishment has been performed with OEM parts, by a marque specialist, costing over $27,000. A true driver's machine, this iconic "Hot Hatch" has been "stickered up" in the appropriate Martini livery and is surely one of the best kept examples available. From the end of the Rally era, this rare Evo I Delta HF is indisputably a collector car which will be increasingly appreciated in decades to come.