The Lancia Delta will debut in Geneva with Fiat Powertrain's new “direct gasoline injection” engine: the powerful 1.8 liter Di TurboJet engine producing 200 bhp which is coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission.

Lancia Delta is the ideal answer to the three fundamental and often opposing demands of the modern customer: it offers the space of a big sedan but the length of a compact; the power of a sports car, but with ecologically friendly emission levels and economic consumption; top of the range equipment, but at a “realistic” price. The Lancia Delta therefore meets all the needs of today's prestige customers by “downsizing”, in other words providing superior performance and luxury with low cost, size and consumption.

In this context we have the debut of the new “direct gasoline injection” engine: the powerful 1.8 liter Di TurboJet engine producing 200 HP (Euro 5). Coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic transmission, the innovative engine confirms the commitment of Lancia Automobiles in the field of environmental compliance in terms of containing emissions and reducing consumption. All of which further enhances the sparkle, flexibility and driving pleasure which have always been the hallmark the make.

Produced by FPT – Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the new turbo engine delivers a maximum output of 200 HP (147 kw) at 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 320 Nm (32.6 Kgm) which comes in at 2000 rpm. Combined with a 6-speed automatic/sequential transmission, the new 1.8 litre 200 HP Di TurboJet engine in the Lancia Delta provides unmatched excitement and driving pleasure.

As shown by the performance values - maximum speed of 230 km/h and acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.4 seconds in achievable. And, despite this exciting performance, the consumption and emissions of the Lancia Delta fitted with this engine are low: respectively 7.8 l/100km in the combined cycle and CO2 emissions of 185 g/km. The new engine is also Euro 5 compliant.

To provide high power, remarkable flexibility and sparkling output, the new engine introduces direct gasoline injection and turbocharging using continuous dual VVT (variable valve timing) on both the inlet and exhaust side. The combination of these different technological solutions offers customers significant advantages. For instance, direct injection gives low fuel consumption in relation to the power produced by the engine. And the turbocharger linked to the dual VVT allows rapid response, due to a particularly favourable torque curve.

It should be emphasized that combination with a 6-speed automatic transmission further enhances the characteristics of flexibility and speed of response, giving the Lancia Delta 1.8 liter 200 HP Di TurboJet engine an exceptionally smooth ride to suit customer preferences and the choice of comfort or sports driving. In particular, the system is distinguished by a compact and light transmission, which is designed with particular attention to reducing consumption: the use of low friction oil gives increased efficiency, and the 6th gear is designed to be particularly useful for motorway driving.

The precise management software recognizes varying road conditions and adjusts drivability by means of braking assist, recognition of gradients and bends, preference for sports or comfort driving. Driving pleasure is further enhanced by the possibility of choosing “Winter,” “Normal” and “Sport” programs automatically, in addition to manual mode (TIP) with steering wheel controls which further illustrate the sporting character of this car.

Max speed (km/h) 230
Acceleration (s): 0-100 km/h (2 persons + 20 kg) 7.4
Consumption - Dir. CE 1999/100 (l/100 km): urban 11.1; extra-urban 5.9; combined cycle 7.8; Combined CO2 emissions (g/km) 185