New Manhart Integrale 400 Restomod Looks Mean – Cartivate

Fancy a Lancia Delta Integrale, enhanced for the fashionable day? Then let me current to you: the brand new Manhart Integrale 400. 

When you’re speaking about restomods, normally it’ll be within the context of a traditional Porsche 911. From Singer, to Gunther Werks (and I assume RWB to an extent), there are all kinds of corporations on the market keen to give you their very own modified spin on Stuttgart’s legendary sportscar. For some time, the Jaguar E-Sort was scorching on the listing of resto-modders’ want lists too, however now, a brand new automobile has turn into the focal point.

For many individuals who grew up within the ’80s and ’90s, the Lancia Delta Integrale is excessive on the listing of aspirational hero vehicles – not solely was it uber-successful within the World Rally Championship, however it made for a badass (and fairly unique) scorching hatch too.

Whereas some points of the unique nonetheless maintain up as we speak, it’s solely pure that expertise has moved on since this automobile was in its prime. So, to provide it just a little serving to hand, the likes of Automobili Amos and Maturo Competition Cars have created their very own Delta-based restomods in recent times, sparking a brand new flurry of enthusiasm for the Italian rally star. Subsequent to leap on the pattern are famend German tuning home, Manhart. Right here’s what they’ve delivered to the desk…

Styling Mods

The very first thing you’ll discover about this automobile is the best way it seems to be. Maybe surprisingly, there’s no main revisions to the precise bodywork itself – folks love the chunky, angular traces of the unique Giugiaro design, so why change it? As a substitute, the styling revisions come within the type of a Manhart decal bundle and contemporary set of aftermarket alloy wheels.

Specifically, Manhart are providing you a set of OZ Racing Rallye rims as a part of the bundle, proven right here in ‘Darkish Graphite’ with silver font. Nonetheless, just like the decals, the consumer could have last say on the automobile’s wheel setup. You’ll be able to have any shade mixture you want for, and theoretically, there’s nothing stopping your from choosing a special model of wheel completely.

Engine Mods

You’ll discover the largest modifications underneath the hood. Manhart has put lots of work into revitalizing the Integrale’s 2.0-liter 16v I4. It now options solid pistons and connecting rods that Manhart have designed in-house, in addition to notably upsized turbo and Group N competition-spec air consumption. Finishing the concoction, Manhart has thrown in a extra aggressive exhaust and, naturally, a reworked ECU to maintain all these engine mods in verify. The top result’s 375hp and 406lb ft of torque, bringing it consistent with most of the current-day German AWD ‘hyper hatches’

Additional alongside the powertrain, you’ll discover an upgraded Sachs clutch, nonetheless the usual guide gearbox stays (albeit enhanced by a couple of uprated parts from the Group N competitors vehicles). On condition that it’s solely received 5 speeds, it will give the automobile a retro really feel to match its retro visuals.

Dealing with Mods

Manhart hasn’t ignored the automobile’s dealing with traits both. Whereas it hasn’t altered the unique recipe an excessive amount of, Manhart has thrown in a few mods to assist the Delta deal with its new-found energy.

Suspension-wise, you get a brand new set of KW V3 coilovers, whereas an internally-designed-and-built Manhart Evo brake equipment provides the Delta with 380mm rotors on the entrance, and 284mm on the rear.

How a lot does the Manhart Integrale 400 value?

Properly, there isn’t a definitive value as such. Like a swimsuit tailor, Manhart is keen to bend to shoppers’ particular person calls for, and due to this fact, the value will bend along with your particular person wishes. Nonetheless, to provide you an concept, the Manhart demo automobile pictured on this article is at the moment listed on the market at 129,000 euros. On the time of writing, that interprets to $144,596, or £111,985.

That’s some huge cash for an ’80s scorching hatch, however keep in mind that it’s far more ‘reasonably priced’ than its Automobili Amos and Maturo Comp. restomod counterparts. Admittedly, with these you’re paying for a way more forensic degree of workmanship, but when your funds doesn’t stretch so far as they demand, the Manhart Integrale 400 appears to be a worthy various.