The 1.6 liter engine reminded me of my first car -- a Fiat 124 sport coupe. Not a racer, by any means, but so fun to rev and drive. Sorry for posting but this picture again, but I'm always looking for excuses ;-)
Lancia’s innovative narrow angle (11 degrees), TOHC, canted V4 (45 degrees) in the HF really made the car different from its contemporary rivals. I would have one in a heartbeat.