Lancia Thesis
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| Manufacturer | Lancia |
| Parent company | Fiat Group |
| Production | 2002–present |
| Assembly | Rivalta plant, Turin, Italy (2001-2002)[1] Mirafiori plant, Turin, Italy |
| Predecessor | Lancia Kappa |
| Class | Executive car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L I5 Turbo 20V 2.4 L I5 20V 3.2 L V6 24V 2.4 L I5 JTD 20V |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed Automatic Overdrive 6-speed Manual Overdrive |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,830 mm (72.0 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1680-1895 kg (3703-4177 lb) |
| Fuel capacity | 75 L (20 US gal/16 imp gal) |
The Lancia Thesis is an executive car produced by Italian automaker Lancia since 2002 and designed by Mike Vernon Robinson. It is available with naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines ranging from 2.0 lt to 3.2lt, in both straight-5 or V6 configurations. Its appearance is based on the 1999 Lancia Dialogos prototype. The production car premiered at the Geneva Motorshow in March 2001 and its interior was displayed for first time at the Frankfurt Motor Show.[2] Sales started in 2002.[3]
The Thesis is equipped with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic "Comfortronic" (not for 2.0) gearboxes. The interior is trimmed with leather or the suede-like Alcantara material long favoured by Lancia.
Despite its very comprehensive equipment level, the improved fit and finish and the luxurious trim, the Thesis failed to make an impact compared with its market-dominating German competitors, possibly due to its controversial retro styling,[4] its FF layout, its patrician image and the fact that Lancia's name had been tarnished in the early '80s as a result of the Lancia Beta rust scandal in the UK. So, sales remained well behind its predecessor, the Kappa and quite far behind the competition.
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[edit] Versions
| Model | Power | Torque | Displacement | Engine | Top speed | Years |
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| 2.0 Turbo 20V manual | 185 PS (182 hp/136 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 308 N·m (227 ft·lbf) @2200 rpm | 1998 cc | straight-5 | 224 km/h (139 mph) | |
| 2.4 20V manual | 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 226 N·m (167 ft·lbf) @3500 rpm | 2446 cc | straight-5 | 217 km/h (135 mph) | |
| 2.4 20V automatic | 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 226 N·m (167 ft·lbf) @3500 rpm | 2446 cc | straight-5 | 215 km/h (134 mph) | |
| 3.0 V6 24V automatic | 215 PS (212 hp/158 kW) @ 6300 rpm | 263 N·m (194 ft·lbf) @5000 rpm | 2959 cc | V6 | 234 km/h (145 mph) | |
| 3.2 V6 24V automatic | 230 PS (227 hp/169 kW) @ 6200 rpm | 289 N·m (213 ft·lbf) @4800 rpm | 3179 cc | V6 | 240 km/h (149 mph) | |
| 2.4 10V JTD | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 305 N·m (225 ft·lbf) @1800 rpm | 2387 cc | straight-5 | 206 km/h (128 mph) | |
| 2.4 Multijet automatic | 175 PS (173 hp/129 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 380 N·m (280 ft·lbf) @1750 rpm | 2387 cc | straight-5 | 220 km/h (137 mph) | |
| 2.4 Multijet manual | 175 PS (173 hp/129 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 380 N·m (280 ft·lbf) @2000 rpm | 2387 cc | straight-5 | 225 km/h (140 mph) | |
| 2.4 Multijet automatic | 185 PS (182 hp/136 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 330 N·m (243 ft·lbf) @1750 rpm | 2387 cc | straight-5 | 222 km/h (138 mph) |
[edit] Lancia Thesis Stola S85
At the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, an 60 centimetres (24 in)[5] stretched limousine version (5.49 m (216 in)) prototype was shown, made by Stola S.p.A. and named as the "Stola S85" to celebrate the Stola company's 85 years. The car is equipped with beige leather interior and electrically adjustable rear seats. The car has also a minibar with refrigerator, multimedia system with GPS navigation system, internet access, fax machine and a DVD player.[5] With 230 PS (227 hp/169 kW) and all these extra features the converted car weight 2,030 kilograms (4,500 lb) and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.2 seconds, while its top speed is 230 km/h (143 mph).
[edit] Notes
- ^ FIAT S P A Filing Date:6/30/2004. sec.edgar-online.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-04.
- ^ new models: Lancia Thesis. italiaspeed.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ 4rd June 2002: Fiat Auto head denies restructuring talks with GM. italiaspeed.com/news_2002. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
- ^ Fiat Rebirth of a carmaker. economist.com (Apr 24th 2008). Retrieved on 2008-05-01.
- ^ a b Lancia Thesis Stola S85. ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-14.
[edit] External links
- Lancia Thesis Site
- Lancisti.net - An Information Exchange and Support Community for Lancia Owners and Enthusiasts
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