$650,000 Lancia Delta Safari Restomod Is A Time Capsule Of Cool

Automobili Amos starts the process of building a Safarista by finding a regular Delta Integrale 16V in a reasonable condition, and then basically takes it all apart and builds it back up using new and improved parts. Major changes include a complete carbon fiber body, wider fenders, a domed hood, and a massive rear wing. Under the hood, the turbocharged 2.0-liter 16-valve four-cylinder engine remains, but receives a number of tasty upgrades courtesy of Autotecnica, including a new cooling system and turbocharger. Power figures aren't too clear, but we expect it should be making north of 300 horsepower. Power is sent to all four wheels via a new sequential transmission and motorsport different. Other mechanical upgrades include a fully-adjustable suspension setup, larger brakes, and a rally-style hydraulic handbrake.

The interior looks just as serious as the exterior: the cabin has been stripped out for a true race feel, and features a roll cage and bucket seats. You even get a data-logging digital display. "Our goal with the "Safarista" program is being able to offer to our customers a non-competitive experience to enable them to safely reach their limits and those of their car, surrounded by incredible natural contexts from Sweden ice-ring to the dunes of Arabia," Automobili Amos says. Only ten of these rally-ready Lancia's will be built with a price tag of 570k€, or just shy $650,000 at current exchange rates. If that's a bit too steep, then you can always wait a couple of years for theall-new Lancia Delta.