Homage to Renault Cinq/Lancia Delta with Jimny
DAMD, well-known for customizing the Suzuki Jimny and Jimny Sierra, has created a variety of styles based on the New Retro concept. DAMD has produced a custom car based on the Jimny Sierra, with a front face that looks like the famous Lancia Delta and Renault 5 (Cinq) Turbo cars of yesteryear. The highlight of this kit car is the wheels.
A superb reproduction of a famous car
If you know anything about the World Rally Championship (WRC), the grueling race that has enthralled car enthusiasts, then this car will not go unnoticed. The ‘Little Delta’ and ‘Little Cinq’ were given the name ‘Little Delta’ and ‘Little Cinq’, respectively, based on the famous cars of yesteryear that were once reigning rally champions, have proven their high potential in production cars and have made us all yearn for more.
The impact and unexpectedness of the car are, after all, fantastic. The Jimny belongs more to the cross-country category, so this customization is a challenge, but the fact that it can be put together without any sense of discomfort proves the high level of DAMD’s customization technology.
The finish is so impressive that one wonders how they could come up with such an idea, and the reproduction is also excellent, bringing out the unique design of both vehicles and incorporating it into the Jimny Sierra in a perfect balance.
The basic components of these two vehicles, which look completely different, are the same. The front and rear bumpers and wings are common parts, and by changing some parts such as the headlights, grille, and rear wing, it is possible to change the look to either Lancia Delta or Renault 5 (Cinq) Turbo, which is an impressive customization feat.
Two stylish and exciting cars
The Little Cinq is based on the hot hatch known as the ‘French Monster’, and its square styling is attractive, and the combination of square headlights and halogen bulbs gives it a classic look that cannot be overlooked. The distinctive turbo logo also appears on the side of the body, but with the added playfulness of the DAMD, a ‘NON TURBO’ sticker is applied to indicate that it is a non-turbo Jimny Sierra-based model, playing with cool puns.
The Little Delta, on the other hand, features round four-light headlights and the split right and left grille that was the symbol of Lancia at the time. The subtle blinker setup and the red body with a central stripe are also noteworthy. With this specification, the white body and Martini racing stripes may also be possible, which is a slightly exciting finishing touch.
OZ’s famous wheels were also reissued
There are also other topics related to these two cars. One of the most impressive wheels for a car that has competed in the WRC is OZ Racing. DAMD negotiated and signed a formal collaboration agreement with the Italian company OZ Racing. The result was the revival of the immortal ‘Rally Racing’ wheel. The design of the wheel, including the discs, is the same as it was back in the day, and the fact that it has been reissued in a size specifically for the Jimny is an impressive feat.
The wheels and body kit were all designed to be used on the market. Furthermore, the grille and bumpers are made almost the same as the factory ones, with special attention paid to their strength. The blister wings, which replace the stock wings, are designed to emphasize the overhang, with an awareness of the shape of the connecting sides. The rear wings are finished along the press lines in such a way that the boundaries are not visible, and the wide-body silhouette, especially when viewed from the rear, is irresistible. Furthermore, the Little Cinq has air ducts set behind the rear blister wings, just like the real thing, which is a very clever touch.
The Little Delta and Little Cinq express their “character” brilliantly by remaking the minimum necessary parts. The rally racing Jimmy Sierra, including the combination with the specially ordered OZ Racing, is a very innovative and cool style.
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