Lancia Delta | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Fiat Auto (1979–1986; 1991–1999) Alfa-Lancia Industriale (1987–1991) Fiat Group Automobiles (2008–2014) |
Production | 1979–1999 2008–2014 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Small family car (C) |
Body style | Hatchback |
Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive Transverse four-wheel-drive |
The Lancia Delta is a small family car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia in three generations. The first generation (1979–1994) debuted at the 1979 Frankfurt Motor Show,[1] the second generation (1993-1999) debuted at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show, and the third generation (2008–2014) debuted at 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
The first generation Delta dominated the World Rally Championship during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The homologation requirements of Group A regulations meant marketing road-going versions of these competition cars — the Lancia Delta HF 4WD and HF Integrale. A total of 44,296 Integrales were produced.[2][3]