Lancia Delta S4 - Wikipedia
WEBThe engine generated a maximum output of 490 PS (360 kW; 483 hp) but some sources even claim that the engine was capable of generating 500 PS (368 kW; 493 hp). In 1985, when Lancia engineers tested an S4 engine under extreme conditions, it developed around 1,000 PS (735 kW; 986 hp) at 5 bars of boost pressure. [citation needed]
The Complete History of the Lancia Delta S4 - Garage Dreams
WEB17 Jul 2019 · The 1759 cc twin-charged engine fitted to the Delta S4 was a seriously powerful engine. Officially, the Delta S4 produced around 450 horsepower, however, many rally insiders believe that it was actually closer to 550 horsepower. Lancia and Abarth had even more power planned for the S4.
Lancia Delta S4 (Group B) | Rally Group B Shrine
WEBLANCIA DELTA S4. INTRODUCTION. In 1982, Lancia’s brand new Group B contender was the Rallye 037 which sported a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive layout. At that point in time Audi was still struggling to get better reliability and dry performance out of their quattro. In fact, with the rear-wheel drive car, Lancia was able to clinch the 1983 ...
Lancia Delta S4 - The Iconic Group B Rally Car [Review]
WEB17 Jan 2021 · In the Delta S4 Stradale, this Abarth-modified twin-charged 1.8-liter Twin Cam ran on 7.0:1 compression ratio and pumped out 247 hp at 6,750 rpm and 215 lb?ft of torque at 4,500 RPM, courtesy...
The Lancia Delta S4 Is No Ferrari. It's Much More Rare and …
WEB1 Jun 2022 · The rules allow a 900- to 1000-kg car—considered by Lancia the best weight for both lightness and safety—with one of two engines: a normally aspirated powerplant up to 2.5 liters or a...
A Deep Dive Into The Revolutionary Lancia Delta S4 - HotCars
WEB10 Mar 2021 · The Delta S4's engine was a twin-charged 1.8l four-cylinder producing nearly 500 horsepower in race trim, which, combined with the car's AWD system made it capable of 0-60 mph in 2.3 seconds on loose surfaces.
The Lancia Delta S4 Is 550 Horsepower of Turbo- and Supercharged …
WEB12 Jul 2016 · As S4 owner John Campion says in this Petrolicious video, the motor made 550 horsepower in race trim, but was tested up to 1000 horsepower. It's theoretically always on boost, and despite its all...
The History of the Lancia Delta S4 - The Car That Ended Group B
WEB17 Nov 2019 · Garage Dreams. 12.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 8.8K. 444K views 4 years ago. In the 1980s Lancia produced the Delta S4, one of the most incredibly rally cars of all time. With its four-wheel...
Lancia 037 & Delta S4: Group B monsters that took rallying to …
WEB25 Oct 2022 · The S4 was a direct descendant of the 037: the groundbreaking turbocharged and supercharged Abarth engine was first run in the back of a modified 037 as a prototype. But the insane power meant that a four-wheel drive system was necessary, to finally give Lancia a contender capable of taking on the Audi Quattro and Peugeot 205 T16.
The Quintessential Group B Homologation Special - The Lancia Delta S4 ...
WEB4 Feb 2020 · Twincharging was chosen for the 1.8 litre, DOHC inline-4 S4 engine as it was fitted with a hefty KKK K27 turbo with a boost threshold of 4500 rpm – the supercharger provided boost at engine revs below this level to keep power predictable and avoid a sudden surge as the engine passed the 4500 rpm mark.
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