Whether you are familiar with off-road rally racing or not, there are two main components to successful driving: a reliable and fast car and a driver who is able to maximize the performance of the car to tackle the challenges presented by the various off-road terrain, be it gravel, snow or mud.

If you are thinking that this sounds like a pretty difficult combination to get right, you are right. Rally drivers literally fly through these tracks at insane speeds without the comfort of consistent, predictable traction like with other forms of automotive racing. But when the combination is perfected, the results are incredible. Both the driver and car become recognized, with multiple victories bringing legendary status. There have been a variety of rally cars that have been so successful in the rally world that they have not only achieved legendary status but have become incredibly sought after in the modern world. The second most successful car on the list is the Lancia Delta HF Integrale, collecting a total of six Constructor Titles and 46 Rally Wins. However, since these cars are no longer produced, they are incredibly sought after and hard to acquire. So, Italian coach maker Automobili Amos has decided to make a restored version of the car, providing a publicly available classic rally racer.

So, let's go on to see what the newest Lancia Delta Rally Car Restomod has to offer and see whether it justifies its humungous price tag.

The Vintage Weapon: What's To Know?

Vintage Lancia
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Before we jump into this newest Lancia Delta Rallycar Restomod, let's fantasize about the vintage version and see what made it so special.

A quick history lesson reveals that Lancia was founded in 1906 and started to become noticed in the 1960s when their Fulvia entered the World Rally Championship (WRC). Little by little, Lancia became highly successful in the WRC with their Fulvia, Stratos, 037, and Delta Integrale all winning multiple titles. Unfortunately, the company experienced a minor setback in the 1986 Tour de Corse when a fatal crash killed both the driver, Henri Toivonen and his co-driver, Sergio Cresto.

The Lancia Delta Integrale had a Group A and Group B version, and both were pretty successful. The Delta S4 was the Group B Lancia car and only competed for three years from 1984 to 1986 until the tragic accident of Toivonen and Cresto. However, the car was still really successful, winning three rallies in 1986 alone. The Group A Lancia Delta featured a 2.0-Liter front-mounted turbocharged engine and continued where the S4 left off. In the next few years, the Lancia Delta literally dominated the WRC, winning every world rally constructors title in the WRC from 1987 to the end of 1992. The car was retired in 1993 and left behind a legacy of 46 championship wins and six consecutive constructors title wins, which still remains a record today.

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Modern Manifestation Brings Modifications To Maximize Performance

Lancia Delta Rear
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With the prominent and prestigious history of the Lancia Deltas, creating a modern manifestation was no easy feat.

The new Lancia Delta Safarista is based on the Lancia Delta that won the 1988 Rally Safari. The heart of the build is a Lancia Delta Integrale 16V donor car that has its rear doors removed. Afterward, Automobili Amos widens the fenders and covers the entire car in carbon fiber, maximizing strength while reducing the weight significantly. In terms of suspension, the car features adjustable dampeners and shocks and sits slightly taller than the previous Delta Futurista to help it perform better off-road. Furthermore, the chassis is reinforced, has a roll cage and features four-point harness fitted bucket seats to maximize driver safety should anything go wrong off-road.

There is no word on the powertrain as yet, but if it happens to share the 330 HP 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine from the Futurista, there will be no shortage of power. In terms of braking, the car features steel brakes and a hydraulic handbrake to help assist with drifting through corners. Furthermore, it will feature a sequential gearbox, creating fast and accurate shifts to maximize the control the driver has over the car.

The interior of the car is very minimalistic like a traditional rally car, featuring only two seats, a large racing display, shifter, handbrake and steering wheel. Externally, the car features four red mud flaps and new rally alloys, with carbon fiber covers on the front two.

Availability, Pricing And Other Details

Lancia Adventure
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So with the racing history of the previous Lancia Deltas and the next level of performance that the modern one is set to bring, what else is left to consider?

One of the biggest things that has not yet been mentioned is the price. As the car is built by an Italian coach maker, expect both quality and a hefty price tag. The car is set to retail for almost $650,000 at the current exchange rates, with only 10 examples set to be built. While it is no small sum, it is not completely ridiculous considering the number of modifications that must be done to the donor car, the amount of carbon fiber used and the pro rally performance that this car will offer from factory.

Sources: HotCars, Motor1, AutoEvolution and AutoCar