Noble Sisters: Lancia Delta Integrale

The story of the Lancia Delta Integrale follows the "win on Sunday, sell on Monday" concept, already proven by the Italian manufacturer with the Fulvia HF in the 1970s, which became a rally champion and transformed into a coveted road icon. Its appeal, beyond aesthetics, was a driving experience close to that of a race car, making the dreams of many passionate drivers a reality. The Delta project was unveiled in 1979 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with an innovative design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, who had just five years prior designed the lines of the Volkswagen Golf, Europe’s bestseller for its practical and rational style. This was no coincidence: the Fiat Group, owner of Lancia, wanted a car that could challenge the German competition. Not only the design, but also the technology came from Fiat, providing the Ritmo’s platform and engines of 1300 and 1500 cc. The Delta stood out immediately: in 1980, it was named Car of the Year and saw high sales, propelled by its attractive styling and quality finishings.