Lancia, once a dominant force in rallying, is about to return to the sport.
Lancia's rebirth continues with the announcement on Monday that the brand is headed back to rally racing., including in the sport's infamous Group B class. This was on the back of icons such as the Delta S4 and the 037.as the basis of its modern rally car. Known as the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF, the initial design was revealed as part of Monday's announcement.
As the name suggests, the car is being developed for the FIA's Rally 4 class , a lesser class designed for cars with two-wheel drive. It's where you typically see up-and-coming drivers looking to build experience. Lancia hasn't said when the Ypsilon Rally 4 HF will be ready to hit the gravel, but the company has confirmed the car will be powered by a turbocharged 1.2-liter inline-3 rated at 212 hp. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and spin the front wheels only. A mechanical limited-slip differential will also be part of the package.
Lancia is working on two more vehicles, a Gamma due in 2026 and a Delta due in 2028. Unlike the Ypsilon, which offers a choice between gas and electric powertrains, the future Lancias will be strictly EVs. Lancia has confirmed these new models will also feature HF performance variants. Don't look for any of the new Lancias to reach the U.S., as the brand is fully focused on the European market.
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