Lancia Orca concept (1982)
Concept car · 1982 · Combustion
Italdesign's slippery five-door saloon with a Delta heart
A bold, futuristic Giugiaro/Italdesign study introduced at the 1982 Turin show, the Orca was a five-door hatchback-saloon built around Lancia Delta mechanicals. Its smoothed edges and flush glazing achieved a remarkable 0.245 drag coefficient, and it featured steering-wheel-mounted controls operated by ultrasonic impulses plus a front-facing brake light to warn pedestrians.
Key facts
- Engine: 1.6L DOHC 4-cyl (Lancia Delta), transverse front
- Power: 140 hp at 5,600 rpm
- Drivetrain: Disconnectable four-wheel drive
- Drag coefficient: Cd 0.245
- Body: 5-door hatchback/saloon
Production
- Status: Concept only
- A 1982 Italdesign aerodynamic saloon concept based on the Gamma that never reached production.
- Revealed at 1982 Turin Motor Show
Source: Old Concept Cars - Lancia Orca 1982