Segment: Medium
Production years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
Fiat and General Motors developed a platform for four distinct-looking vehicles: the Saab 9000, Fiat Croma, Alfa Romeo 164, and Lancia Thema.
While Saab introduced steel beams in the doors for enhanced protection, and Alfa Romeo took only the platform, Fiat and Lancia rushed the project to the production lines. The Thema was more of an upmarket three-box sedan with wedged-styling penned by Giugiaro.
At the front, the carmaker followed the squared-looking overall design and installed rectangular headlights and a Lancia-specific split grille. Its wrapped-around plastic bumper included a set of fog lights, available as an option or standard depending on the version and trim level. The chromed flush door handles and body-colored door mirrors confirmed the car's premium level from its sides. For the top-of-the-line 8.32 version, Lancia installed a retractable wing-spoiler on top of the trunk.
Inside, Lancia offered the Thema with either a cloth upholstery or a leather-clad interior. Its squared-looking instrument panel sported two large dials and two gauges, complemented on the center stack by three additional gauges depending on the engine version. Since it was a large vehicle, it could accommodate five occupants inside. Unusually for its class on those times was the folding rear bench, which expanded the 440 liters (15.5 cu-ft) trunk to 1,000 liters (35.3 cu-ft).
Under the hood, the carmaker offered a wide engine choice between 101 hp and 215 hp. Ferrari provided the 2.9-liter V-8 unit, and it was carried over from the Dino and enhanced for Thema.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5600 RPM 116 HP @ 5600 RPM 114 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 162 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.7 mph (191 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469.2 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 5250 RPM 120 HP @ 5250 RPM 118 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM 170 Nm @ 3300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469.2 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5500 RPM 150 HP @ 5500 RPM 148 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM 245 Nm @ 2700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 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: | 195/60 VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2689.6 lbs (1220 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3792 lbs (1720 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (166 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 122 KW @ 5500 RPM 166 HP @ 5500 RPM 164 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 214 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 290 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: | 135.5 mph (218 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 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: | 195/60 VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2535.3 lbs (1150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3637.6 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5250 RPM 150 HP @ 5250 RPM 148 BHP @ 5250 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2700 RPM 245 Nm @ 2700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 129.2 mph (208 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 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: | 185/70 VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2557.4 lbs (1160 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3659.7 lbs (1660 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 250 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V8 5MT FWD (215 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 2947 cm3 |
Power: | 158 KW @ 6750 RPM 215 HP @ 6750 RPM 212 BHP @ 6750 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 285 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: | 149.1 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 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: | 205/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 278 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L Turbo D 5MT FWD (101 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2445 cm3 |
Power: | 74 KW @ 4100 RPM 101 HP @ 4100 RPM 99 BHP @ 4100 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 217 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.3 in (1,491/1,481 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3836 lbs (1740 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 183 g/km |