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Tag: Automobili Amos
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The Lancia Delta Safarista by Automobili Amos
[source: Automobili Amos]
Functionality and durability over aesthetics: this is the leitmotif that led us during the development of the car.
At the same time, we’ve always felt that racing features enable that functional-look that we love and find beautiful.
We tried to put all the racing know-how of Podium Advanced Technology and the taste of BorromeoDeSilva in place in order to completely reshape the content of the Lancia Delta modified by Automobili Amos, known as “Futurista”, and take it on another level of performance and driving pleasure to satisfy the requests of our most demanding customers.
The AAmici community
Our dream has always been to create a community of different people who share the same visceral love for cars, to create a sense of belonging to the AAmici community, born jokingly through an Instagram hashtag.
From our point of view, too often cars are bought as trophies rather than as objects capable of making their owners live unforgettable experiences, and it is through this new Project that we want to create a community of like-minded people who can share the sense of adventure around the world, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The car, in this case, is the enabler that allows to share the experience but not the objective of the Project.
«no matter where, but how and with whom»
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 nature contexts from Sweden ice-ring to the dunes of Arabia.
Few but good travel companions, full and hassle free logistic, astonishing scenarios and the roar of the engines: this is the way we love to enjoy our passion.
Price: 570k€ + VAT
Production numbers: up to 10 cars
Delivery: 2023-2024
Donor car: Lancia Delta Integrale 16V
Exterior:
- 3-doors shape
- Custom wheels
- New front & rear bumpers
- New front fenders
- New sidepod
- Central exhaust pipe
- New wing
- Lower front and rear shields
- Mud flaps
Interior:
- 2 seats configuration
- Motorsport pedal set
- Motorsport steering wheel with snap-off
- Racing button box
- Carbon rear tub with spare wheel
Chassis, gearbox & electronics:
- Sequential gearbox & Motorsport differentials
Engine:
- Engine fully upgraded by Autotecnica
- Upgraded water and oil cooling systems
- Upgraded air intake by K&N
Brake & suspensions
- Hydraulic handbrake
- Adjustable suspension derived from motorsport
- Motorsport brakes with steel brake discs
Safety
- Full bucket seats
- 4 or 5 points harnesses
- Fire extinguisher
- Motorsport tank
- Full rollbar
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Automobili Amos Presents New Lancia Delta Futurista at Grand Basel
[source: Podium Advanced Technologies]
Basel, 4 September 2018 – Automobili Amos has premiered today the new Lancia Delta Futurista, a ‘restomod’ Integrale engineered and built by Podium Advanced Technologies. On the opening day of the inaugural Grand Basel, Automobili Amos has presented the Lancia Delta Futurista, a comprehensively redesigned ‘restomod’ Integrale. Resplendent in Verde Brinzio, the muscular and modern-looking Delta has been entirely redesigned incorporating a wider hand-beaten body with a carbon-fibre front, comprehensively reworked mechanicals, and a gorgeous interior directly inspired by the Group B Delta S4 Stradale.
The Futurista captures the character and spirit of the original cult-classic homologation hatchback, which was Amos’ aim all along. The mechanicals also benefit from the touch of modernization. There is a significantly upgraded engine, along with a new intercooler, intake and exhaust. The gearbox and differential have been reinforced, while suspension, brakes and wheels are all new too. Eugenio Amos, the speed-loving racing driver and eclectic collector who conceived and financed the project, said: “Well, this car means a lot to me. It represents my romantic vision in a world that is too aseptic, too fast, that runs like the wind, superficial and intangible. This car means that I had enough of the car world, both as a client before and as a manufacturer now. I chose the Delta because it’s the car that made me fall in love with cars in the first place. I was 7 years old. My father had a beautiful Giallo Ginestra. I don’t know why but it made me feel special. Those memories are made of smells, of that soft Alcantara touch, of confused noises”.
The new style has been signed by the Milan-based design studio BorromeodeSilva while Podium Advanced Technologies took care of the engineering and production of the car being with the project since its inception. Automobili Amos plans to build only 20 of these Futurista cars.
