Lancia Hyena

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Lancia Hyena .

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1992 Lancia Hyena
Integrales of any sort are incredible performance machines, massively capable in almost all conditions, sort of the Subaru WRX of their day
• Chassis #: ZCA831AB000553A54
by Donald Osborne
This Lancia Hyena was purchased new by the present owner from Walkers Garage, official Lancia factory-appointed Integrale specialists for the U.K., who sourced the car from Zagato. Its owner wanted a car that was part ultra-performance, part long-distance GT, capable of conveying him from the U.K. to his homes in Italy while providing exciting driving across the most challenging of alpine passes.
A lengthy series of modifications was undertaken by Walkers prior to delivery, bringing the total cost on to £85,000 (approx. $150,000). These included increasing power of the two-liter,16-valve engine from the standard 210 hp to 300, by means of a new gas-flowed cylinder head, "fast road" camshafts and tubular exhaust manifold—changes that make for a wide power band and easy driving characteristics. Indeed the power-to-weight ratio is superior to that of a new Porsche 911 Carrera S. The brakes have been uprated with cross-drilled and grooved-disc rotors and Ferodo racing pads; a 90-liter competition fuel cell has been installed, giving a 450-mile (720-kilometer) touring range, while the interior boasts a state-of-the-art Panasonic hi-fi and navigation system and Delta rear seat option.
Finished in Rosso Corsa with black leather interior, the car is presented in excellent condition in every department and is offered with a spare set of snow tires.
The Lancia Hyena was the last in a long line of sporting coupes from the Turin manufacturer, with special bodies designed and built by the venerable Italian coachbuilder Zagato. Although considered a Lancia, the Hyena was not, in fact, a factory project. It was rather the brainchild of a Dutch Lancia dealer, Paul Koot.
Koot conceived the idea of a limited-production coupe based on the rally-winning Delta Integrale, a brilliantly executed, high performance version of Lancia's small family sedan, the Delta. Introduced in 1986, the Delta's Garrett T-3 turbocharged, two-liter, four-cylinder engine made 165 hp, and a viscous-coupled central differential delivered power to all four wheels. The Integrale upped the ante with an eight-valve, 185-hp or 16-valve, 200-hp engine, dramatically flared fenders, and revised suspension. In full competition trim the Integrale brought Lancia six World Rally Championships in the hands of drivers such as Carlos Sainz, Walter Röhrl and Henri Toivonen.
A second series of the Integrale, called the EVO 1, was launched in 1991. This model boosted power to 210 hp and rode on a wider track, with bigger four-pot aluminum calipers in front and longer suspension travel. This is the car on which the Hyena was based.
Koot and Zagato initially brought their design to Lancia management and proposed building a limited run of 500 cars as a halo for the marque. But Lancia, operating under the control of chronic brand mismanager Fiat, declined. So the pair proposed that Fiat sell them Integrale platforms and mechanicals so they could build the car themselves. Again, Fiat said no. In a move befitting the Dutch predilection for tolerance and the Italian determination to see through a bad idea at any cost, Koot and Zagato forged ahead.
They bought new Integrale sedans, which they shipped to Holland so the interiors could be stripped out and the bodies cut from the chassis. The cars were then shipped back to Italy so Zagato could fit new, all-aluminum coupe bodies. Of course, then they had to send the cars back to Holland for final assembly, which included installing a custom-made, carbon fiber dashboard, door panels and transmission tunnel. These parts were sourced in France from a leading maker of Formula One chassis tubs. No surprise then that the Hyena had a retail price starting at $75,000.
But for that money the buyer got a car that weighed 2,500 pounds, about 15 percent less than the production EVO, with a power-to-weight ratio that made the Hyena a real flyer, capable of reaching 60 mph in about 5 seconds. As always, Zagato's design was an acquired taste, like white truffles or grappa. The lines are smooth and the car is attractive enough, but the quirkiness for which Zagato is known is still there. For instance, the car has no trunk opening; all luggage must be passed behind the seats.
Still, the Hyena's shape looks like it could grace an auto show display even today—this over a dozen years after it was created. And at least there is a fluidity in its styling, something entirely lacking in the contemporary Alfa Romeo SZ. The Alfa got its nickname, "The Monster," from a brutal design that only a mother could love. This pair were actually the last production cars created by Zagato before ongoing financial crises forced the legendary firm to become simply a consulting design house.
Integrales of any sort are incredible performance machines, massively capable in almost all conditions, sort of the Subaru WRX of their day. Much like the Subie, refinement in driving experience and build quality were not high on Lancia's list of priorities. The Hyena, on the other hand, takes the performance capability of the Integrale and gives it the luxury and class it deserves. The work to transform the once-humble sedan into a supercar was carefully done. Even selling at $75,000, Koot and Zagato probably lost money on every car made.
The Hyena pictured here was treated to a number of "enhancements" specified by the original owner. These further push the car towards the outside of the street performance envelope by increasing power to a massive 300 hp, with up-rated brakes to handle the extra speed, a long-distance high-capacity fuel cell to make the car a real continent eater, and a back seat, for whatever reason we can only speculate. All of these additions more than doubled the price of this car when new.
Hyenas are nonexistent in the U.S., as even Integrales are extremely rare on our side of the pond; perhaps five or six exist here, and at least two of those are pure competition machines. Integrales are much easier to find in the U.K., where prices hover in the $12,000-$20,000 range, depending on condition, equipment and originality.
At five times that, the price paid here is certainly a big number, and I'm not sure I can make a case for the Hyena being five times the car. And $92k is as much or more (far more, in some instances) than a Lancia Stratos, second generation Alfa SZ or Porsche Carrera 4 would sell for. But wherever he goes in his Hyena, this buyer will never have to worry about finding himself in a crowd. As a rare, attractive, and modern performance car with a racing pedigree and bespoke coachwork, the Hyena is hard to match. Let's hope the new owner places a rather large value on this attribute.
(Historical and descriptive information courtesy of the auction company.)

[henk4]

Initially planned as a 500 car series, only 24 were build.

[M_M]

Whoa...When I saw the preview-pic I thought about a "Lancia Brera", or better, an AR Spider with a hardtop. And a Lancia badge. Anyway, it must be fun to drive. Anyone know if it ever crossed the sea to get to Italy?

[henk4]

Whoa...When I saw the preview-pic I thought about a "Lancia Brera", or better, an AR Spider with a hardtop. And a Lancia badge. Anyway, it must be fun to drive. Anyone know if it ever crossed the sea to get to Italy?

The production cycle was as follows. A Dutch dealer bought a new Integrale in Holland, stripped and rebuild the engine and some other parts, sent the chassis to Zagato where the body was fitted and final touches were made in holland again. A too costly affair, hence the failure of the project after 24 cars.

So to answer your question, all cars came to Italy....whether any one stayed there I don't know.

[NSXType-R]

Funny thing is I saw an Alfa Romeo today. It looked like a two door hatch. Can anyone help me on this?

Nice find.

[henk4]

Funny thing is I saw an Alfa Romeo today. It looked like a two door hatch. Can anyone help me on this?

Nice find.

an Alfasud?

[pimento]

An 147? How old did it look?

[NSXType-R]

Quite modern. It looked like the early 90's, late 80's. Definitely not something classic.

[NSXType-R]

an Alfasud?

I searched for it aind it was similar this one:

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...6&d=1118164167

In red, and 4 headlights. I knew it was an Alfa from the grill, but I just didn't have time to look around it.

Reading the thread, I must look back at the car. It looked pristine. From where I was across the street from it, I saw no rust at all.

This car reminds me so much of the Lancia Delta Integrale.

(EDIT: I identified the wrong car and made a mistake)

[henk4]

Reading the thread, I must look back at the car. It looked pristine. From where I was across the street from it, I saw no rust at all.

This car reminds me so much of the Lancia Delta Integrale.

The alfasud was/is a pretty capable performer and has one of the best FWD handling characteristics. Try to find a TI version (Quadrifoglio Verde) and you will be greatly rewarded. Rust has always been the biggest enemy of the car, especially the older versions which were made using inferior steel quality.

[NSXType-R]

Did it ever come with a 3.2 liter V-6? I looked back today. Seemed to have a plastic hood bulge too. I don't think it's that same car anymore...

[henk4]

Did it ever come with a 3.2 liter V-6? I looked back today. Seemed to have a plastic hood bulge too. I don't think it's that same car anymore...

aren't you looking at a GTV-2.5V6?

[NSXType-R]

I wasn't ever looking for it. I spotted a mystery Alfa and I just wanted to know what it was.

[DesmoRob]

This reminds me so much of the Alfa SZ Zagato of 1992.