Automobile Makes and Models Lancia

Yet more fantastic video footage from amjayes , and this time it's the sights and sounds of the Ferrari Dino V6 engined Lancia Stratos HF; rallying's first homologation special. The famous Bertone designed, wedge-shaped, Stratos is probably, for most people, the car that truly defined rallying in the 1970's along with the Ford Escort RS. Not only did the Group 4 Italian machine possess aesthetic qualities that would make people instantly fall in love with it, but the Stratos also produced one of the greatest and most evocative engine sounds in the history of the sport. To quote team boss Cesare Fiorio: "With the ... Read Full Story

Wonderful footage showing Henri Toivonen at his best from the vast video repository of amjayes . The clips focus on Toivonen's spectacular driving in the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus, right up until his final days behind the wheel of the Lancia Delta S4. There are glimpses in the films that display the Finn's enigmatic charm which endeared him to so many fans. We also see Toivonen driving the Opel Ascona 400, Ferrari 308 GTB, Opel Manta 400, Porsche 911 SC RS and the Lancia Rally 037 on events as diverse as the Mille Pistes, 1000 Lakes, RAC, Monte Carlo, Manx Rally, Acropolis, Costa Smeralda etc., ... Read Full Story

The other day I was sitting at a beachside bar where they had Fashion TV playing on flatscreens around the place and I couldn't help notice that while some of the stuff looked great, the rest looked horrible. Looks like the same trend has applied itself to automotive design, as Italian fashion house Versace has forged a new relationship with another automaker. But while the Versace edition Lamborghini Murcielago looks cooler than air conditioning in Alaska, somehow this new Lancia Ypsilon doesn't quite cut it. That's probably more Lancia's fault than Versace's, but the overall package, thorough though it is, leaves much to be ... Read Full Story

Delta, a historical name representing one of the peaks of Lancia car `s history, but also a mathematical symbol that represents change, difference, evolution. In this sense, Lancia Delta is one of the first cars in a new Lancia philosophy. An original and unique synthesis of two fundamental values of the Lancia brand, the bold elegance of style and innovation, which inspires every marketing activity and communication. This is the first totally new vehicle in the second Lancia centenary, the Delta. Blessed with an unmatched design faithful to the call of the innovator brand. For product features and support international development work scheduled to ... Read Full Story

Lancia Ypsilon VERSUS has been announced by the Italian group and will be premiered at Paris Auto Show this year. Lancia Ypsilon VERSUS features a bronze chrome finished grille, handles, molding on the doors and rear bumpers and tailgate handle. Lancia Ypsilon VERSUS’s interior featuring a special upholstery and brown leather. Lancia Ypsilon VERSUS comes with special Bronzino Bronze body color, a screen-printed ‘Versus’ logo on the roof and bronze 16″ alloy rims. Lancia Ypsilon VERSUS has been developed in collaboration with the Versace Group brand and will be limited to 500 units with the sale in March 2009. However, there are no announcement ... Read Full Story