The all-electric Lancia Delta Evo-e RX set to compete in the 2023 FIA World Rallycross Championship by Special ONE Racing has been revealed in full, taking inspiration from the iconic Delta Integrale models that once raced in the World Rally Championship featuring the iconic Martini colors.
A pair of cars will be raced by legendary rally champion Sebastien Loeb and French rallycross driver Guerlain Chicherit. Interestingly, Chicherit’s GCK Motorsport is the company that has brought the Delta Evo-e RX to life.
Driving the all-electric Delta Evo-e RX are a pair of electric motors each with 331 hp, combining to deliver 662 hp and allowing the car to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in a mere 1.8 seconds. The Evo-e RX has very similar proportions to the original Lancia but is slightly wider and more aggressive with a more pronounced front fascia and splitter. The Martini livery ties everything together beautifully while features like the LED headlights add a modern touch.
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Loeb is returning to the top level of rallycross competition for the first time in four years and had his first taste in the car last year.
“I’m from a generation that was brought up seeing wins by Lancia Deltas in rallying, so naturally I have a weakness for this car,” Loeb said. “But when Guerlain spoke to me the first time about tackling a rallycross season with it, I thought he was mad. Then I tried the car last December and was immediately won over by its dynamic qualities. I have great faith in this project, and I can’t wait to champion it on tracks around the world.”
GCK actually started racing the Delta Evo-e RX last year with Chicherit behind the wheel but it didn’t have the striking Martini livery then. For the 2023 season, a second car has been added to the line-up and it is this second example that will be driven by Loeb. The season starts in Portugal this weekend.
