Lancia Delta Integrale Futurista (1989)

When Group B was canned at the end of the 1986 season, Lancia needed a production-based alternative to turn to. The Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign penned Delta had been launched in 1979 and although it briefly competed as a narrow-bodied car in thr 1987 Championship, which it won, it is the widened track Integrale from 1988 that is so fondly remembered. The Delta would go on to take 6 Constructors' Championships, 4 Driver's Championships and 44 wins overall between 1987 and 1991.

The first Evoluzione in late 1991 brought with it a wider track, a remapped 16v engine and an Alcantara interior. The Evoluzione II was introduced two years later. The revised turbocharger meant that despite the addition of a catalytic converter, power was still up. The Evoluzione II was the base for a number of special edition cars until production ended in 1995.

Automobili Amos’ reimagining of the Delta was born from a childhood passion for the marque. The Futurista is a comprehensive reworking of the Delta recipe with extensive changes evident across both visual and mechanical sides. Born from an original Delta donor vehicle, just 20 Futurista were built.

Free from manufacturer restrictions, the Futurista notably debuts a two-door body style utilising both aluminium and carbon fibre to shave 90kg of weight seeing the whole car tip the scales at just 1,250kg. Abbreviated front box arches with additional vents, a rebalanced profile to better flow with the two-door shape and both a revised front end and updated body kit all round help to afford the Futurista striking road presence.

The revisions see liberal use of carbon fibre; the all-in-one bonnet and front wing section, front and rear bumpers, boot lid and spoiler. The wheels have been updated too, heavily inspired by Group B rally, with 18inch EvoCorse Turbofans.

Mechanical work further bring the car up to date. The 2.0-litre four cylinder retains the standard block, with the internals overhauled and a larger turbocharger fitted. A long with a new exhaust, the engine sees a new intake, intercooler and revised water-cooling system too. The introduction of MOTEC engine management enables switchable power levels at the drivers fingertips from 250bhp to 300bhp; by comparison the final Integrale Evoluzione II models made a humble 212bhp.

This example was completed in Vinaccia, a hue borrowed from Ferrari and seen first on the likes of the 166 MM and still offered today through their extended historical palette. The interior is finished with Tan Alcantara seats with an Anthracite Alcantara dashboard. Offered from a prominent collection, this UK registered Futurista has covered just 700 km from new and benefits from full body paint protection film. This example has been through the DK workshops already and received upgraded gearshift mechanism bushings for a more direct feel.

This example is available to view at our showrooms outside London immediately,

• #11/20 Examples Built
• Painted in Ferrari's historical 'Vinaccia'
• Offered with just 700 km from new
• Full paint protection film
• Upgraded shift mechanism bushings
• UK Registered