Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91

Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione
Production Info
Lancia	Lancia 1991 Road Car Italy
Engine and Power
Engine Code	831E5.000
Displacement	1,995 cc
Engine Type	Inline-4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Power	212 PS (209 bhp)
Torque	31.0 kgf·m (224.2 lb·ft)
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Gearbox	5-speed
Weight	1,350 kg (2,976 lbs.)
Balance	62 : 38
Performance
Top Speed	239 km/h (149 mph)
PWR	6.37 kg/PS
PP in GT5/6	401
PP in GT7	418.24
Class	N200 (GT Sport only)
Dimensions
Length	3,900 mm (153.5 in.)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in.)
Height	1,365 mm (53.7 in.)
Miscellaneous
GTPSP Type	Shareable
GT5 Level	Level 1
GT5 Type	Premium (with Standard variant)
GT6 Interior	Detailed

"This last and most potent Delta set the WRC record for consecutive wins."

―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 is a road car produced by Lancia. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. In Gran Turismo Sport, the car was introduced as part of Update 1.25.

Colors

There are three colors available for this vehicle:

•   White
•   Monza Red
•   Lancia Dark Blue

With additional five colors in GT2:

•   Pearl White
•   Gialla
•   York Green
•   Blue Lagos Mica
•   Bleu Lord

In-game description

"The Italian-made Lancia Delta is one of the world's most legendary rally cars. And little wonder—the Group A rally car won the World Rally Championship an incredible six times! The production model which served as its base is still highly sought after by collectors today. This HF Integrale Evoluzione is one of the last variants produced. Not only does it boast 4WD and wider treads, but its power has been further increased to over 197.2 BHP."

―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Used Car Dealership

The original Lancia Delta was a hatchback designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. However, when the Group B class was dropped from the WRC, Lancia chose the Delta as the base for its new Group A model. In 1987, Lancia gave the Delta a high-performance turbo engine and all wheel drive before entering it into the WRC battlefield. To say the car was successful would be an understatement as Lancia won an unprecedented six straight WRC championships. During that run, the Delta went through a number of changes as it adapted to the changes in the WRC.

In 1991, Lancia was hard-pressed by its rival, Toyota, which was gaining on the Delta in the WRC. So Lancia responded with the Ultimate Delta, which it unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show that year: the HF Integrale Evoluzione.

The Evoluzione featured a larger front grille and large air slots in the hood to improve ventilation and cooling in the engine bay. As a result, power was increased from 197 HP to 207 HP. Also the new Delta had a wider track (by 2.3 inches) and flared fenders that increased overall width to 69.6 inches. The torque split of the car's all-wheel-drive system was biased toward rear-wheel-drive, allowing the car to behave more like a traditional race car. This Evoluzione did well when it made its debut in 1992, but Lancia pulled out of the WRC that year, and the Delta retired quietly from racing.

Café Conversations (GT7)

Hideo Kodama

Back when Giugiaro was designing production cars, one car on which he really left his mark was this Lancia Delta. Reflecting the refinement of Lancia, it makes a great impression. During the 1970s, Lancia dominated rally races with the world-renowned Stratos. The company likely intended for the Delta to be the spiritual successor of the Stratos. Compared to the rally-bred Stratos, the Delta improved upon the two-box hatchback-sedan theme. The thick 16-inch 205 tyres and wide, blister fenders lent the car the prowess of a wild animal. It just goes to show how a tame hatchback can transform into a fierce rally-fighting machine. It's a design approach I'm quite a fan of, really.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo 2	Lancia Dealership	32,000	---
Gran Turismo 4	Early 90's Used Car Dealership	Approx. 23,000	Available from the start in Arcade Mode
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue	Lancia Dealership	54,500	---
Gran Turismo PSP	Lancia Dealership	54,500	---
Gran Turismo 5	Lancia Dealership (Lv. 1+)	54,500	---
Gran Turismo 6	Lancia Dealership	54,500	Obtain 50% of total stars in National B class
Gran Turismo Sport ( v1.25+)	Lancia Brand Central	55,000	---
Gran Turismo 7	Used Car Dealership	100,300	---

Customization

Engine Swaps (GT7)

Engine	Price	Version	Notes
VR38DETT-GT-R-Nismo	193,500	v1.15	---

Pictures

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 as it appears in Gran Turismo 2.

The Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 as it appears in Gran Turismo 4.

The Premium and Standard versions of the Lancia DELTA HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 compared together by the front of the cars.

The Premium and Standard Versions of the Lancia DELTA HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 compared together by the rear of the cars.

The vehicle banner as it appears in GT2, note the misspelling of the word "Evoluzione".

The vehicle banner as it appears in GT4.

A Lancia DELTA HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 with racing modifications applied. The car would literally become the Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car with this.

Hayden Hunter's Delta Integrale '91 in the European Championship event

GT Sophy Verte livery from the Race Together event in GT7

Trivia

• In GT2, this car originally had its rear spoiler open, similar to that used on its rally counterpart. However, it was retracted in later games, starting from GT4, although it can be placed in open position as a GT Auto part in GT5, GT6 and GT7.