Segment: Medium
Production years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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Sharing its platform with the Alfa Romeo 166, the Lancia Kappa was designed to replaced the Lancia Thema.
The executive car revealed in 1994 was available at first as a saloon and later as an estate or coupe body style.
Once the Thema was put out of production, Lancia produced the Kappa as a left-hand drive only vehicle.
The greek letter derived nameplate wasn’t new for Lancia, as their first model named Kappa was released in 1919.
The Lancia Kappa took a lot of time to be properly developed as Lancia wanted to offer a higher quality level. More imposing than the Thema, the Kappa was equipped with a thin radiator grille that featured Lancia’s stainless steel grille.
More spacious and larger than the Thema, the new Kappa had a height and depth adjustable steering wheel, an on-board computer, optional electronic air-conditioning, a radio antenna and an optional phone.
Safety was improved with the Lancia Kappa offering two airbags, an antilock braking system, 4 electric windows and seat belts with pretensioners. A fire prevention system was also available.
Later in 1998 the Kappa was refreshed with descreet bodywork alterations, however, the major update was represented by a new generations of engines: a 2.0-liter with 220 hp and a 2.4-liter JTD with direct injection.
The second generation came with an improved fuel consumption and new features such as cruise control, xenon headlights and GPS satellite navigation as optionals.
The Lancia Kappa was replaced in 2001 by the Lancia Thesis.
LANCIA Kappa 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
5 gasoline engines
- 2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP)
- 2.0L Turbo FWD (205 HP)
- 2.0L Turbo FWD (220 HP)
- 2.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP)
- 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (206 HP)
2 diesel engines
- 2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP)
- 2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (124 HP)
LANCIA Kappa
2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (146 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 107 KW @ 6100 RPM 145 HP @ 6100 RPM 143 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 185 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3139.4 lbs (1424 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4387.2 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 228 g/km |
LANCIA Kappa
2.0L Turbo FWD (205 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo FWD (205 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
| Power: | 151 KW @ 5600 RPM 205 HP @ 5600 RPM 202 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque: | 220 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 298 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 205/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3229.8 lbs (1465 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
LANCIA Kappa
2.0L Turbo FWD (220 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo FWD (220 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 162 KW @ 6000 RPM 220 HP @ 6000 RPM 217 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 228 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 309 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 215/55/R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3262.8 lbs (1480 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 15.9 mpg US (14.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 253 g/km |
LANCIA Kappa
2.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2446 cm3 |
| Power: | 129 KW @ 6100 RPM 175 HP @ 6100 RPM 173 BHP @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 230 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3170.2 lbs (1438 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4453.3 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 15.7 mpg US (15 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 255 g/km |
LANCIA Kappa
3.0L V6 5MT FWD (206 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (206 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2959 cm3 |
| Power: | 151 KW @ 6300 RPM 205 HP @ 6300 RPM 202 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
| Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 270 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 139.8 mph (225 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3234.2 lbs (1467 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4475.4 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 250 g/km |
LANCIA Kappa
2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L JTD 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
| Power: | 100 KW @ 4250 RPM 136 HP @ 4250 RPM 134 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
| Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 304 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 205/60/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3395.1 lbs (1540 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 204 g/km |
LANCIA Kappa
2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (124 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo 5MT FWD (124 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L5 |
| Displacement: | 2387 cm3 |
| Power: | 91 KW @ 4250 RPM 124 HP @ 4250 RPM 122 BHP @ 4250 RPM |
| Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2250 RPM 246 Nm @ 2250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 119.9 mph (193 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 195/65/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 184.6 in (4689 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 57.5 in (1461 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/60.2 in (1,549/1,529 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3194.5 lbs (1449 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4409.2 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 196 g/km |