Delta Classic.

The original Delta, improved by today's knowledge and materials.

Technical rebuild

The love and admiration for the Lancia Delta HF Integrale excelled ever since its first rally Group A victories were recorded. Lancia had experienced an increase in demand and sales for its little five-door hatchback throughout its rally competition participation. After the rally Group A successes and the official production stop in 1994, the Delta was overtaken by time, but definitely not forgotten.

Unfortunately, the upkeep and running costs of the Delta HF Integrale turned out to be above average, causing for the widely ranging conditions in which they can be found today. The Maturo Classic specification eliminates the known weaknesses, upgrades the technical aspects and exceeds the expectations of owning a 30-year-old Italian car.

In short, the Maturo Classic is a Delta made more reliable, durable and competent without any visual or fundamental set up changes. This enables one to enjoy future driving pleasure, without past technical failures.

Packages

The Maturo Classic specification is available in three different trim levels since every Delta owner has different wishes and purposes for their car. The levels range from an incredibly robust and reliable Delta Integrale to an extremely fast Delta with technical features derived directly from our Rally and Stradale specifications program. Each level comes with a power increase and reliability enhancements. If you would like to find out more about the Maturo Classic specification, please do not hesitate to contact us.


In short
  • Basic Package | 230 hp and 330 Nm
  • Performante Package | 290 hp and 400 Nm
  • Performante Ultimo Package | 340 hp and 450 Nm 

Chassis

The chassis of the Lancia Delta was not specifically designed to cope with the forces of a 200hp engine combined with the superb grip levels achieved by the four-wheel drive system. This causes the chassis to flex, twist and eventually show cracks. Every Maturo spec is inspected on chassis damages, repaired and strengthened at key weak points with hardened Domex plating.

Optional
  • A full chassis rebuild can be offered, welding through over 250+ points. This is directly carried over from Maturo’s Stradale / Rally program. Mandatory when opting for the "Ultimate Upgrade Package" spec

Engine

The marvelous Lampredi designed 2-liter, 4-cylinder engine has proven to be competitive in the world of rallying fast and quite durable. However problems like engine lubrication, timing belt malfunction, oil leakages are not uncommon. Every Maturo Classic spec gets a fully rebuilt with upgraded parts such as a wider timing belt, modern ECU and improved oil distribution.

Key specs
  • Infamous reliability issues eliminated
  • Performance enhancements: 230, 290 and 340 hp available
  • Modern injection, motorsport ECU, new wiring harness

Gearbox

The original Lancia manual transmission has never been a strong feature. The gearbox was fundamentally too weak to cope with the forces that went through it. Therefore, the basic Maturo Classic spec receives a rebuilt gearbox with upgraded bearings, seals and an upgraded clutch. Optionally, a strengthened Group N spec gearbox can be fitted. This entails a stronger gearbox housing, lighter flywheel, high torque clutch, improved gearbox axles and an upgraded visco clutch.

Key specs
  • Completely revised and rebuilt
  • Improved internals
  • Developed and tested to withstand greater engine power output (Group N spec)

Differentials

The most iconic feature of every Lancia Delta Integrale is undoubtedly its 4-wheel drive system, providing excellent grip in any circumstance. The basic Maturo Classic spec receives fully rebuilt differentials with upgraded bearings, seals and rebuilt driveshaft and prop shaft. All parts are sandblasted and powder coated. Optionally, high performance driveshafts can be fitted with plated front and rear limited slip differentials along with other upgrades.

Key specs
  • Fully rebuilt differentials front and rear with upgraded bearings, drive shafts and CV-joints.
  • Upgraded viscous center differential
  • Optional, Stradale / Rally program differential shafts and differentials can be fitted.

Braking

For the basic Maturo Classic specification the original brake set up is fully rebuilt with specifically upgraded parts for improved stopping power and higher reliability. The appearance of the brakes is unaltered, the performance enhanced. This is perfectly in line with the Maturo Classic philosophy. However, for those who demand more, bigger 335mm front and 272mm rear brakes are available with racing pads, perforated discs and stronger callipers.

Key specs
  • New Brembo discs and improved brake pads with new master cylinder and new brake lines
  • Upgraded brake calipers front and rear with improved pistons en new type seals
  • Optionally, a high performance braking system can be specified for increased stopping power

Suspension

The original suspension set up has always been a pleasant blend between sporty and relatively comfortable. Therefore, the basic Maturo Classic spec receives a rebuilt original suspension set up receiving multiple upgrades that improve on the established handling characteristics and more importantly, enhance its durability. Optionally, a high performance electronically controlled suspension set up can be fitted for improved cornering and absorption ability.

Key specs
  • New shock absorbers and new springs
  • Upgraded polyurethane suspension bushings
  • Completely rebuilt steering rack

Interior

The Maturo Classics are untouched in terms of design and materials. However, if wished for by the client, every detail can be restored to near new condition. Where necessary (new) OEM parts can be used to bring the interior back to its factory standard.

Optional
  • In consultation with the client, the interior cabin can be partially or fully re-upholstered. All kinds of materials and colours can be specified.