Lancia Delta HF Integrale 1990

History and background

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale is among the most famous versions within the Delta range and was developed from the compact hatchback introduced by Lancia in 1979. The HF Integrale appeared in the second half of the 1980s as a further development of the Delta HF 4WD, with an emphasis on all-wheel drive and competitive use in rallying. The model name refers to the use of an integrated powertrain and underscores the technical direction Lancia was taking at the time.

In rally history, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale occupied a prominent place. The car was used in the Group A era, in which production models served as the basis for competitive use. Lancia won several world titles with the Delta series, turning the model into one of the best-known homologation-related cars of its period. In addition, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale remained attractive to the public due to its combination of compact dimensions, all-wheel drive and a clear technical relationship with motorsport.

The 1990 model year falls in the period in which the Delta HF Integrale had already become a recognizable and widely developed model. During these years, the line was further associated with the middle of the European performance car segment, in which other manufacturers also offered similar compact sporty models. The Lancia Delta HF Integrale distinguished itself in this regard by its rally reputation and by the way in which Lancia translated technology from the competition to the road version.

Characteristics and special features

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale is technically recognizable by the use of all-wheel drive and the compact body of the Delta base. During the course of development, several detail changes were made, including wider wheel arches to visually and functionally support the engineering and chassis structure. This styling became characteristic of later versions of the Delta HF Integrale and made the model instantly distinctive within the Delta family.

For the Lancia Delta HF Integrale, the coordination between body, chassis and powertrain played a central role. The version from this period was linked within the model history to Lancia's rally activities and the subsequent further development of the production model. This makes the Lancia Delta HF Integrale not only a version of the Delta, but also a car strongly associated with a specific phase in the development of sporty four-wheel-drive hatchbacks.

Summary


The 1990 Lancia Delta HF Integrale represents an important phase within the Delta series, with clear roots in rallying and a technical structure that gave the model its recognizable place in automotive history. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend coming to the viewing day.