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Lancia Delta HF Integrale
#42 • Italy • 1987 - 1994 • Motorsport & Rally

Lancia Delta HF Integrale

Six-Time Consecutive World Rally Champion

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 2.0L Turbocharged 16V Inline-4 delivering 215 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of six-time consecutive world rally champion.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Holds the all-time record of 6 consecutive WRC Manufacturers' Championships (1987-1992)
  • Boxy flared arches, vented hood, and Torsen all-wheel-drive
  • Revered as the holy grail of hot hatchbacks

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale (1987 - 1994) represents a watershed moment for Lancia and the automotive industry. Engineered in Italy during the 1980s-1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.0L Turbocharged 16V Inline-4 paired with a 5-speed manual AWD allowed it to reach 220 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (5.7s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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