- Lancia Thesis
Infobox Automobile
name = Lancia Thesis
manufacturer =Lancia
parent_company =Fiat Group
production = 2002–present
predecessor =Lancia Kappa
class =Executive car
related =
assembly = Rivalta plant,Turin ,Italy (2001-2002)Cite web|url=http://sec.edgar-online.com/2004/06/30/0001156973-04-000784/section4.asp|title=FIAT S P A Filing Date:6/30/2004|accessdate=2007-08-04|work=sec.edgar-online.com]
Mirafiori plant,Turin ,Italy
layout =FF layout
engine = 2.0 L I5 Turbo 20V
2.4 L I5 20V
3.2 LV6 24V
2.4 L I5JTD 20V
transmission = 5-speed Automatic Overdrive
6-speed Manual Overdrive
wheelbase = convert|2800|mm|in|1|abbr=on
length = convert|4890|mm|in|1|abbr=on
width = convert|1830|mm|in|1|abbr=on
height = convert|1470|mm|in|1|abbr=on
weight = 1680-1895 kg (3703-4177 lb)
fuel_capacity = Convert|75|L|usgal impgal|0|abbr=on
body_style = 4-door sedan
similar =Alfa Romeo 166 Audi A6 BMW 5 Series Citroën C6 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Peugeot 607 Saab 9-5 The Lancia Thesis is anexecutive car produced by Italian automakerLancia since 2002 and designed by Mike Vernon Robinson. It is available withnaturally aspirated and turbocharged engines ranging from 2.0 lt to 3.2lt, in bothstraight-5 orV6 configurations. Its appearance is based on the 1999Lancia 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.Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/newmodels_thesis.html|title=new models: Lancia Thesis|accessdate=2008-02-06|work=italiaspeed.com] Sales started in 2002.Cite web|url=http://www.italiaspeed.com/news_2002_05.html|title=4rd June 2002: Fiat Auto head denies restructuring talks with GM |accessdate=2008-02-06|work=italiaspeed.com/news_2002]The Thesis is equipped with 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic "Comfortronic" (not for 2.0)
gearbox es. 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 Sales remained well behind its predecessor, the Kappa and quite far behind the competition.Fact|date=August 2008
Versions
Lancia Thesis Stola S85
At the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, an convert|60|cm|inCite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1949/Lancia-Thesis-Stola-S85.html|title=Lancia Thesis Stola S85|accessdate=2007-12-14|work=ultimatecarpage.com] stretched
limousine version (convert|5.49|m|in|abbr=on) prototype was shown, made byStola 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 withrefrigerator , multimedia system with GPS navigation system, internet access, fax machine and a DVD player.Cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1949/Lancia-Thesis-Stola-S85.html|title=Lancia Thesis Stola S85|accessdate=2007-12-14|work=ultimatecarpage.com] With Auto PS|230 and all these extra features the converted car weight convert|2030|kg|lb and can accelerate from 0 to convert|100|km/h|mi/h|abbr=on in 9.2 seconds, while its top speed is Auto kmh|230.Notes
External links
* [http://www.lanciathesis.com Lancia Thesis Site]
* [http://www.lancisti.net/ Lancisti.net - An Information Exchange and Support Community for Lancia Owners and Enthusiasts]
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