A few years ago an Italian coachbuilder, Automobili Amos, announced that it would be creating its own, modernised version of the iconic Lancia Delta Integrale. Now, Automobili Amos reveals the exceptional Lancia Delta Futurista (black car pictured above). Just this week, the same firm has created another take on the same car, called the Lancia Delta Safarista.

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The company’s press material reads: Our goal with the “Safarista” program is being able to offer to our customers a non-competitive experience to enable them to safely reach their limits and those of their car, surrounded by incredible nature contexts from Sweden ice-ring to the dunes of Arabia. Just 10 examples will be built, so you’d better order yours soon. Though at R10,3m (yes, million Rand), for the transformation alone, we suspect a very short and exclusive list of clients.


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More hard-core

Automobili Amos gave the original Integrale a thorough rework to recreate the Futurista restomod, which you can read more about by clicking here, unlike its rally namesake, it was created to be a fast road car. The newer version of the Italian hot hatch is lighter and supposed to be more refined than the original. Now that the proposed production run of 15 Futuristas is almost over the company has turned its focus to a more rally-inspired version.

Read our drive review of the Lancia-inspired MAT Stratos at this link.

To create the Lancia Delta Safarista Automobili Amos starts with a ‘regular’ Delta Integrale 16V. From there, they fit a bespoke carbon-fibre body, which helps shed unwanted mass and converts the five-door hatch to three. The new panels also feature wider, boxy fenders, a domed bonnet, and a large rear spoiler. Most notable of course is the raised ride height and cool-looking wheels.

Uprated

Furthermore, the standard car’s turbocharged 2,0-litre has been upgraded with a new cooling system. However, the team has not quoted a power figure. If we had to guess, we’d say it’s similar to the 240 kW of the Futurista. Purists may appreciate the Safarista a bit more than this electrified version of the Delta that French firm GCK is entering to the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2022.

As always, the drive is transmitted to all four wheels. Except in the new car, it first goes through a sequential transmission. Other notable changes include adjustable suspension at each corner, along with upgraded brakes, the rears can be controlled by a rally-style hydraulic handbrake.

Rally inspired

For a race-inspired look and feel, they stripped out the cabin. As a result, a full roll cage is in place to protect the occupants who are held in place by a pair of deep bucket seats and racing harnesses. A data-logging digital display sits behind the steering wheel. The team ditched the rear seats completely to allow for a spare tyre in the rear of the cabin.

Check out the Lancia Delta Safarista: