Would You Be Interested In An Electric Lancia Delta Integrale?

Lancia has officially confirmed the return of the Delta in the form of an electric hatchback but believe it or not, there is a company that already makes an electric Delta – and more specifically an Integrale. GCK Exclusiv-e has announced the Lancia Delta Evo-e project aiming at a limited production of 47 units offered at an undisclosed price.

Electromods are becoming a trend so it was a matter of time before someone applied that notion to the original Delta. The man behind the conversion is Guerlain Chicherit, the owner of GCK Motorsport. For the brand ambassador role, he chose Didier Auriol, a former rally driver and WRC champion who has enjoyed four seasons behind the Delta’s steering wheel.

From a design perspective, the Lancia Delta Evo-e doesn’t deviate much from the original. After restoring the donor car, the company adds carbon fiber components all around the bodywork like the splitter, fender intakes, rear spoiler, and diffuser. Despite its age, the Giugiaro-designed Delta still looks handsome, thanks to the angular styling and the boxy fenders.

Inside, the modernization process includes a fair bit of Alcantara with contrasting orange stitching, a Momo steering wheel, a pair of Recaro seats, a modern audio system by Blam, and a retractable infotainment touchscreen by Alpine to retain the classic looks of the dashboard.

What is more important though are the changes under the skin. The petrol engine has been replaced by an electric motor producing 197 hp (147 kW / 200 PS) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) at peak, or 121 hp (90 kW / 122 PS) and 200 Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of continuous output. Those figures may sound low for today’s standards however they are pretty close to the original car in terms of horsepower.

The battery is rather small with a capacity of 29 kWh, offering a claimed 200 km (124 miles) of driving range but it doesn’t add much extra weight. The whole car tips the scales at 1,440 kg (3,175 pounds), only 100 kg (220 pounds) heavier than the original. In terms of straight-line performance, GCK Exclusive-e announces a 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 6.6 seconds but that is not where buyers of this electromod will be focusing.

Besides the revised frame for more rigidity, the car gets wider tracks, lowered suspension with new springs, and larger brakes with a diameter of up to 306 mm at the front with six-piston calipers. The five-speed manual gearbox remains put (!) but gets a new final drive ratio, while a new all-wheel-drive system sends 47 percent of power at the front wheels and 53 percent at the rear axle.

For more hardcore fans of the Delta, GCK Exclusive-e is also offering the Lancia Delta Evo-e Rallye with a Martini-inspired livery which is even more limited to 11 units. This one gets an aluminum chassis, additional carbon fiber bits, lightweight Sparco seats, and a more aggressive setup.

Converting one of the most iconic hot hatches to a battery electric vehicle is something that most purists will denounce. However, other electromod projects of classic cars have proven that there is an audience who loves this type of reincarnation allowing them to enjoy their favorite car from the past with modern tech and zero emissions. We will keep an eye on this project and inform you when we have more information about pricing.