Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2 : 1995

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2 interior

This 1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2, with its 2-litre 16-valve turbo inline four, produced 215 HP and is the car that buried the Audi Quattro, both in the World Rally Championship and on the open road. The first Evolution cars rolled of the production line at the end of 1991 and through 1992. Presented in June 1993, the second Evolution version of the Delta HF Integrale featured an updated version of the 2-litre 16-valve turbo with a new water cooled Garrett turbocharger. A catalyst was also fitted to lower emissions but overall the power was increased to 215bhp.

In order to underline the even more advanced engineering and performance of the 1993 version, the new Integrale was also given a cosmetic and functional face-lift including body coloured roof moldings, improved air intake grilles, an aluminum fuel cap and a red painted cylinder head. (image and info courtesy of 4Star Classics

For those of you who are more interested in this great hatch, here is the history of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale. As of this posting the car is available here.

 

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2

1995 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evolution 2 interior

 

 

Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato R : 1996

1996 Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato R

The 1996 Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato R hatchback has a 659cc four cylinder engine. Other than a race inspired, and large logo on the side, this is one car and brand I just can’t seem to fully embrace. (image source: John Lloyd)

1996 Daihatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzato R

Dacia 1325 Liberta : 1992

1992 Dacia 1325 Liberta

the 1992 Dacia 1325 Liberta has a bit of Renault Fuego in it, despite that it was not built by Renault. I love the classic boxy look, and while it appears like it’s more from the late 70s, this 1992 effort from Romania seems to embrace the past quite well. (image source: John Lloyd)

1992 Dacia 1325 Liberta

Nissan Praire Joy : 1996

1996 Nissan Praire Joy

The 1996 Nissan Praire Joy 5-door hatchback is one more nasty looking vehicle from this period. This one was sold in Japan. (image source: John Lloyd).

1996 Nissan Praire Joy

Nissan Praire Joy logo

 

Ford Laser : 1996

1996 Ford Laser

The 1996 Ford Laser hatchback was sold in much of Asia in the late nineties. We didn’t get this in North America because they think we won’t buy hatchback cars. We got the Escort ZX2 instead because it had a trunk.

(text and image source: John Lloyd)

 

1996 Ford Laser

Ford Laser Hatchback : 1996

1996 Ford Laser Hatchback

The Ford Laser Hatchback 1500 DOCH sold in much of Asia in the late nineties. It did not come to North America because of the false belief that hatchback don’t sell here. We got the Escort ZX2 instead because it had a trunk. Also available as the Mazda 323 three door (with a different front), but Mazda didn’t sell them here, either. (source: Hugo90)

1996 Ford Laser Hatchback

Volkswagen Corrado : 1990

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

In 1990, Volkswagen introduced the Corrado. The fastest Volkswagen at the time. A long list of standard features included a supercharged, intercooled G60 engine, four-wheel independent suspension and 4-wheel power disc brakes. A rear deck spoiler that automatically rises at speeds over 45 mph and a sleek, aero shape, crafted by Karmann Coachworks. It reached 0-60 in 7.5 seconds with a top track speed of 140 mph.

1990 Volkswagen Corrado

Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 “Martini 5″ : 1992

1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 “Martini 5″

This 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale is #136 of 400 Martini 5 special edition models produced and come to us via BaT, who always have the most unique and rare rides on the web. The Martini 5 series was released in the summer of 1992 after Lancia won the Rallye World Championship for a fifth time. Even the decals are just classic. Not sure how long this car will be available, or on the web to view, but to see more, visit this Picasa album.

1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 “Martini 5″

1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 “Martini 5″

1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Evo 1 “Martini 5″

Skoda Favorit : 1990

1990 Skoda Favorit.

The guild of Motoring Writers rated the 1990 Skoda Favorit as one of the top ten cars of 1990. It was designed by Bertone of Italy, with British and German engineering input. This 5-door hatchback offered 5 gears and a 1300cc engine. It had a two-year unlimited warranty, got 53.3 mpg and sold for as little as £4,997.

1990 Skoda Favorit.

Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras : 1995

1995 Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras

The 1995 Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras was available as a 3 and 5 door hatchback with a choice of a 1.1 litre or 1.6 litre petrol automatic or a 1.8 litre and 1.8 litre turbo diesel. It features boasted unique “Mardi Gras” graphics, tinted glass all around, a pop-up sunroof and a tailgate was/wipe.

Power steering was standard on all diesel and automatic models, as well as central locking, electric front windows, stereo radio cassette and split folding rear seats. The “Malibu” seat trim was unique to the 205 Mardi Gras. (image source: Trigger’s Retro Road Tests!)

1995 Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras

1995 Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras interior

1995 Peugeot 205 Mardi Gras sunroof and carpets

BMW Z13 : 1993

1993 BMW Z13.

The 1993 BMW Z13 concept was presented with a rear engine and three seats, and that is not the only odd feature of this hatchback. You have to wonder what BMW would be like today of their vehicles had gone in this direction. Read the rest of this story on Cartype.

1993 BMW Z13.

BMW logo with "The Ultimate Driving Machine" tagline.

BMW Z1 Coupé : 1991

1991 BMW Z1 Coupe prototype.

While the BMW Z1 is labeled a Coupe, it is really a hatchback and is the seed for the beautiful (in my view) MCoupe.

This was the base for a platform concept to research fundamental research in the areas of bodywork construction, materials and development processes, but it’s a good thing that BMW did not go down this design path. It looks like something AMC would have done if they had survived and explored an effort to stay current. Read the rest of this story on Cartype.

1991 BMW Z1 Coupe prototype.

BMW logo with "The Ultimate Driving Machine" tagline.