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Lancia Delta

Delta HF rally derivatives: six straight constructors' world titles, 1987–1992.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 25 sources

Also called

  • Deltona“Big Delta,” a fan name for the HF Integrale Evoluzione.23
  • DeltoneAnother colloquial name enthusiasts use for the HF Integrale Evoluzione.2
  • Regina dei RallyThe AWD Delta's rally nickname, reflecting six consecutive constructors' world titles.14

At a glance

0150300
74–212 hpPower
07.515
5.7–13.8 s0–100 km/h
0125250
172–235 km/hTop speed
0200400
125–400 N·mTorque
07501,500
955–1,430 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1291214

Engine
1.1–2.0 L inline-fours; III: TurboJet/MultiAir, MultiJet diesel, EcoChic LPG114
Layout
Transverse front engine; FWD or HF 4WD/Integrale AWD1
Gearbox
4–6-speed manuals; 3/6-speed autos; III also 6-speed automated Selectronic114
Built at
Chivasso (I); Pomigliano/Rivalta (II); Fiat Cassino (III), Italy1914
Units built
44,296 Integrales (first generation)1

The story

Fiat president Umberto Agnelli and Lancia CEO Giovanni Sguazzini commissioned Giorgetto Giugiaro's Y5 as an upmarket family compact. The original Delta paired Ritmo-derived engines with Beta-developed MacPherson suspension.15

1979: Frankfurt debut, then Car of the Year19791986: HF 4WD: three differentials19861991: Evoluzione; 400 numbered Martini 5s19911992: Six titles, 310 Martini 6s19921993: Nuova Delta: Spada and Fiat Tipo roots · Evo II: 212 hp with a catalyst19931998: HPE HF gets the Zender treatment19982008: Premium revival, sliding rear bench20082015: Cassino makes way for the Giulia2015 Lancia Fulvia (818): 1963–1976818Lancia Delta (first generation) (831): 1979–1994831 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones11819
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1963–1976Lancia Fulvia (818)
1979–1994Lancia Delta (first generation) (831)
1979Frankfurt debut, then Car of the Year
1986HF 4WD: three differentials
1991Evoluzione; 400 numbered Martini 5s
1992Six titles, 310 Martini 6s
1993Nuova Delta: Spada and Fiat Tipo roots
1993Evo II: 212 hp with a catalyst
1998HPE HF gets the Zender treatment
2008Premium revival, sliding rear bench
2015Cassino makes way for the Giulia
  1. 1979

    Frankfurt debut, then Car of the Year

    The Giugiaro-designed five-door arrives at Frankfurt in September 1979 and takes the 1980 European Car of the Year award.1

  2. 1986

    HF 4WD: three differentials

    The 2.0 L HF 4WD gets three-differential AWD, a Ferguson coupling and Torsen rear diff: 56:44 front/rear, then 47:53 in the 1989 Integrale 16v.1267

  3. 1991

    Evoluzione; 400 numbered Martini 5s

    The Evoluzione arrives; 400 Martini 5s celebrate five constructors' titles with Martini stripes and a numbered silver plaque.46

  4. 1992

    Six titles, 310 Martini 6s

    The HF rally line seals its sixth straight constructors' title. The 310-car Martini 6 adds turquoise seats and a quick-shift gear lever.18

  5. 1993

    Nuova Delta: Spada and Fiat Tipo roots

    Ercole Spada's I.De.A Institute design debuts at Geneva on Fiat Tipo underpinnings; its front-drive HF uses a Viscodrive limited-slip differential.91011

  6. 1993

    Evo II: 212 hp with a catalyst

    The final Integrale evolution pairs a water-cooled turbo with 16-inch wheels; Evoluzione II output reaches 212 hp.612

  7. 1998

    HPE HF gets the Zender treatment

    The three-door HF gains a Zender bodykit, 16-inch Speedline Montecarlo wheels and another power increase.913

  8. 2008

    Premium revival, sliding rear bench

    The third Delta returns at Geneva as a premium hatch, with a stretched Fiat Bravo platform and sliding rear bench for extra legroom.1415

  9. 2015

    Cassino makes way for the Giulia

    Third-generation Delta production stops in summer as Cassino prepares to build the Alfa Romeo Giulia.14

Every generation

  • Lancia Fulvia
    8181963–1976
  • Lancia Beta
    Lancia Beta
  • Lancia Delta (first generation)
    8311979–1994

Power over the years

From 74 hp to 212 hp in 14 years.

0100200300 1980198519901995200020052010 hp 1979 · 74 hp · 1300 launch1979 · 84 hp · 1500 launch1986 · 163 hp · HF 4WD1987 · 182 hp · HF Integrale 8v1989 · 197 hp · HF Integrale 16v1991 · 207 hp · HF Integrale Evoluzione1993 · 184 hp · Second-gen 2.0 HF1993 · 212 hp · HF Integrale Evoluzione II2008 · 148 hp · 1.4 TurboJet 1502008 · 188 hp · 1.9 MultiJet TwinTurbo2009 · 197 hp · 1.8 DI TurboJet 2002010 · 138 hp · 1.4 MultiAir 140 212 hp HF Integrale Evoluzione II 74 hp 1300 launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
1979741300 launch
1979841500 launch
1986163HF 4WD
1987182HF Integrale 8v
1989197HF Integrale 16v
1991207HF Integrale Evoluzione
1993184Second-gen 2.0 HF
1993212HF Integrale Evoluzione II
20081481.4 TurboJet 150
20081881.9 MultiJet TwinTurbo
20091971.8 DI TurboJet 200
20101381.4 MultiAir 140

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Delta II LE/LS/LX & HPE HF

    Standard

    Delta II LE/LS/LX & HPE HF

    1993–2000

  • Delta III: Argento/Oro/Platino & later trims

    Standard

    Delta III: Argento/Oro/Platino & later trims

    2008–2015

  • HF 4WD

    Performance

    HF 4WD

    1986–1987

    163 hp
  • HF Integrale 16V

    Performance

    HF Integrale 16V

    1989–1991

    197 hp
  • HF Integrale Evoluzione 16V

    Performance

    HF Integrale Evoluzione 16V

    1991–1993

    207 hp
  • HF Integrale Evoluzione II

    Performance

    HF Integrale Evoluzione II

    1993–1994

    212 hp
  • HF Martini, Martini 5 & Martini 6

    Limited

    HF Martini, Martini 5 & Martini 6

  • HF Integrale Evoluzione Club Italia

    Limited

    HF Integrale Evoluzione Club Italia

    1992

    15 built

  • Color and club editions (Evo)

    Limited

    Color and club editions (Evo)

    1992–1994

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: a sharply creased, boxy five-door hatchback.17
  • Second generation: low, sloping nose, slim headlights and a high, abruptly cut-off tail.10
  • Third generation: side glass joins the rear window, leaving the rear pillars detached visually from the roof.14

Year by year

  1. 1982 (first generation)

    One-piece bumpers replaced the three-piece design; a deeper front spoiler and a flat roof spoiler appeared.1

  2. 1986 (first generation)

    Wraparound bumpers, a new grille and forward-slanted headlight covers arrived; the roof spoiler disappeared.1

  3. 1991 (first generation)

    LX/GT i.e. gained white front indicators and chrome grille bars; HF turbo adopted round headlights and a domed hood.1

  4. 1996–1998 (second generation)

    1996 five-doors lost black mirrors/A-pillars; 1998 added body-color bumpers and side moldings plus red-backed taillights.9

  5. MY2012 (third generation)

    The grille switched to horizontal bars with a projecting badge.14

  6. MY2014 (third generation)

    Body-color bumpers and side skirts arrived, plus twin chrome exhaust outlets.14

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Lancia Delta
    Delta
    Photo of a Saab-Lancia 600
    Saab-Lancia 600

    Saab-Lancia 600

    The early Delta's Scandinavian rebadge adds headlight wipers and omits the aluminum-colored strip below the hatch.12

  • Photo of a Lancia Delta
    Delta
    Photo of a Chrysler Delta
    Chrysler Delta

    Chrysler Delta

    A third-generation rebadge for Britain and Ireland; look for Chrysler logos on the grille, hatch and wheels.14

  • Photo of a Lancia Delta
    Delta
    Photo of a Lancia Dedra
    Lancia Dedra

    Lancia Dedra

    The second-generation Delta has slimmer headlights and grille, reshaped bumpers and more wraparound rear lights.10

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $62.5K–$139.0K2223

Auction saleValue today
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K 2022202420262028 Value today: $62,500–$139,000 2023 · $159,040 · 1992 Martini 5, 13,624 miles; incl. premium, The Quail Auction2025 · $173,600 · 1991 HF Integrale Evoluzione, 6,550 km, Monterey2026 · $62,500 · 1989 Integrale 16V, modified, 29k km shown, BaT2026 · $139,000 · 1994 Blue Lagos Evo 2, 41k km shown, BaT $173.6K Monterey, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2023Auction sale$159,0401992 Martini 5, 13,624 miles; incl. premium, The Quail Auction
2025Auction sale$173,6001991 HF Integrale Evoluzione, 6,550 km, Monterey
2026Auction sale$62,5001989 Integrale 16V, modified, 29k km shown, BaT
2026Auction sale$139,0001994 Blue Lagos Evo 2, 41k km shown, BaT
2026Value today$62,500–$139,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “46 WRC wins and six straight constructors' titles”
    • “First Safari win after ten attempts”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 3 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 25 sources
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  2. Lancia Delta (1979) - Wikipedia it.wikipedia.org
  3. Lancia Delta HF - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  4. Lancia Delta HF integrale, la storia della regina dei rally | Gazzetta.it gazzetta.it
  5. Delta - Giorgetto & Fabrizio Giugiaro Designers giorgettofabriziogiugiaro.it
  6. Lancia Delta Integrale (1987 - 1994) – history, review and specs of Italy's rally icon | evo evo.co.uk
  7. Lancia Delta Integrale – the full story, from 8-valve to Evo 2 - Octane Magazine octane-magazine.com
  8. Delta Limited Editions | Dansk Lancia Register lanciaklub.dk
  9. Lancia Delta (1993) - Wikipedia it.wikipedia.org
  10. Lancia Delta Hpe Club Italia asd deltahpe.it
  11. Lancia Delta vs. Ford Escort RS: Rallye trifft Alltag im Doppelpack autozeitung.de
  12. The Lancia Delta Integrale Buying Guide-A classic rallying icon for your garage classic-trader.com
  13. Lancia Delta II HPE 2L0 HF Turbo 16V type 986 - Guide des Sportives guide-autosport.com
  14. Lancia Delta (2008) - Wikipedia it.wikipedia.org
  15. Lancia Delta 1.9 Multijet | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  16. Lancia Delta (1979-1993) - La 1re compacte premium de l’Histoire dès 3 000 € caradisiac.com
  17. Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 16V Club Italia - Club Italia clubitalia.it
  18. Lancia Fulvia - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  19. Lancia Delta HF 4WD/Integrale heritagehubitaly.com
  20. Lancia Delta HF Safari heritagehubitaly.com
  21. Lancia Delta S4 - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org
  22. 1989 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $62,500 on March 20, 2026 (Lot #234,196) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  23. Blue Lagos 1994 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 2 for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $139,000 on May 12, 2026 (Lot #242,141) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  24. Bonhams Cars : 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 'MARTINI 5' VIN. ZLA831AB000568599 Engine no. 831E5.000 carsd.bonhams.com
  25. 1991 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione | Monterey 2025 | RM Sotheby's backoffice.rmsothebys.com
  • en.wikipedia.org
  • it.wikipedia.org
  • gazzetta.it
  • giorgettofabriziogiugiaro.it
  • evo.co.uk
  • octane-magazine.com
  • lanciaklub.dk
  • deltahpe.it
  • autozeitung.de
  • classic-trader.com
  • guide-autosport.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
  • caradisiac.com
  • clubitalia.it

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