Manhart Integrale 400: classic Italian hot hatch in German tuning

Manhart Performance tuning studio in Wuppertal, Germany, is now also refining classic cars. The Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V hot hatch became the first product of the Manhart Classic Cars program: its technical filling has been comprehensively modernized, but the design has remained practically untouched.

The classic Lancia Delta has been in the focus of attention in recent years manufacturers of exclusive cars: we have already told our readers about the magnificent Lancia Delta Futurista and Maturo Stradale restomods, the Lancia Delta Evo-e electric mod, as well as the Hintegrale and Grassi 044S projects based on the Lancia Delta S4 rally.

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Atelier Manhart & # 8239; Performance did not jump above its head, but simply offered a high-quality tuning of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V all-wheel drive hatchback, which was produced from 1989 to 1991 and was equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine with a maximum output of 200 hp. and 298 Nm. Later copies with the prefix Evo were more powerful, but they have long been dispersed into private collections as relics, but there are still more or less living copies of the Delta HF Integrale 16V on the secondary market.

The first copy of the Manhart Integrale 400 was made on the basis of a 1990 hatchback with a mileage of 57,500 km, but now this mileage has, in fact, been reset to zero, since the technical stuffing is almost completely new. The 2.0-liter engine received new Manhart forged pistons and connecting rods, a new Catcams camshaft, a more efficient turbocharger and intercooler, new intake and exhaust systems, a new Bosch fuel pump and a new control program. As a result, the return increased to 375 hp. and 550 Nm.

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The 5-speed manual gearbox is also comprehensively upgraded using components from the rally version of the N group, a new, more durable clutch from Sachs is installed, and a new podium for the classic gear lever with a round knob (almost like on the Zhiguli) has appeared in the cabin. Suspension with new suspension struts from KW Suspensions retuned. New, more powerful Brembo disc brakes are installed: front discs diameter is 380 mm (four-piston calipers), rear discs are 284 mm (two-piston calipers). Classic-style 17″ OZ Rally Racing alloy wheels fit the Delta's look and are shod with low-profile 205/40 ZR 17 Hankook Ventus V12 evo2 tires.

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Manhart specialists, usually quite inventive in terms of visual tuning, decided to leave the look of the classic Delta in its original form: they only restored and repainted the body, updated the lighting equipment, added decorative stripes and nameplates Manhart. The interior has also been refurbished and re-upholstered in leather and Alcantara, a new Manhart three-spoke steering wheel upholstered in suede with a center position mark, and branded Manhart floor mats are laid on the floor.

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Manhart Integrale 400 costs 129,900 euros, which is not so expensive compared to restomods based on the classic Delta: for example, Lancia Delta Futurista from the Italian company Automobili Amos cost from 350,000 euros.