LANCIA Delta 1993-1998 Photos, engines & full specs

While it carried a glorious name, the second generation of the Delta was just a regular compact hatchback that tried to make some money for Lancia.

Lancia considered that it gained all that it could from the previous Delta, and in 1993 it introduced a successor for the already 24 years old hatchback. The new generation got rid of its predecessor's wedged shapes and displayed rounded edges, narrower front fascia, and grille. On top of that, this time, Lancia offered the Delta in a three-door version as well. Unfortunately, the car was no longer meant for rallying.

The exterior featured slim, rectangular headlights with additional corner-mounted turn signals with clear lenses. The designers installed a flattened octagonal chromed rim around the black grille since the front area was narrow. Its flowing lines, with shaved edges, were far ahead of its predecessor, but they were too conservative for that era when everybody tried to make only soft edges and curved panels. In the rear, an up-kick raised the beltline to the C-pillar.

Inside, Lancia used the same interior as the one from the Dedra sedan lineup. Its instrument cluster was wide and extended over the center stack. Like its predecessor, it sported a comprehensive instrument cluster with more dials and gauges than a regular customer would need, including the oil temperature but not the pressure and an ammeter. Thanks to its wide-opening doors, the Delta offered easy access to its cabin, although it offered adequate room just for four occupants.

Under the skin, Lancia chose only front-wheel-drive solutions and a wide choice of engines that provided between 75 hp and 186 hp.