Pure, analogue, raw and visceral. This is how Eugenio Amos classifies his latest creation: the Lancia Delta Futurista. A modern reinterpretation of a classic that has overcome the toughest of tests: time.
Automobili Amos founder describes the Lancia Delta Futurista as a provocation in an increasingly computerized automobile industry. A romantic take on what he thinks should be a sports car.
beauty, power and feeling
Since he was 7 years old, the founder of Automobili Amos, Eugenio Amos, has dreamed of the Lancia Delta Integrale. This is his vision of this icon, recreating all its spirit but with century technologies. XXI.
The motto launched by Automobili Amos couldn't be clearer: Make Lancia great again. On social media, the hashtags #makelanciagreatagain has been a trend in petrolhead communities.
Based on the original model, almost the entire body was rebuilt in carbon fiber, respecting the original lines and simultaneously lowering the total weight of the whole. In total, this Lancia Delta Integral advertises just 1,250 kg.
As for the engine, Automobili Amos once again departed from the original block and worked on it in order to increase its power and availability. The 2.0 Turbo 16V engine now produces 330 hp of maximum power.
As for the transmission, it is the same as that found on the Lancia Delta HF Turbo Integrale, but it underwent several upgrades in terms of differentials to support the increase in power and put the power on the ground more effectively.
To understand the scale of the task, more than 1000 components will be changed and each car will take around three to four months to be built.
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In terms of suspensions, an intense modernization program was also carried out to further enhance the dynamic capabilities of the Lancia Delta Futurista. Inside, nothing was left to chance. Recaro seats (again…), aluminum pedals, new upholstery, carbon center tunnel, new instrument panel and reconfigured rear seats.
The only downside? The price. Only 20 units will be produced and each will have a value of 300 000 euros (before taxes). One of them has already been acquired by the founder of Singer. Money definitely buys happiness.
Looks like we're going to have to revisit this article on how we're going to remember Lancia going forward.