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 L V6 24V
2.4 L I5 JTD 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 9-5The 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.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) 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 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 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.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]