Segment: Medium
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Based on the same platform as the Alfa Romeo 164 and the Saab 9000, the Lancia Thema was the most luxurious model in Lancia's lineup.
By the end of the '80s, Lancia was on the verge. In 1984, the Italian carmaker introduced the Thema as the up-market representative. It was the first vehicle built on the Fiat/Saab platform, and it replaced the unsuccessful Lancia Gamma.
The refreshed version featured a new set of narrow headlights and a sharp-looking grille. Its subtle turn-signals placed just above the bumper were hard to be noticed at night, but they were as legal as they could. The Italians didn't want to spoil the look for regulation's sake! In the rear, the taillights were mounted only at the back of the quarter panels. The top version, named 8.32, featured a retractable wing activated via a button inside the cabin.
Depending on the trim level, the Thema could have offered a simple interior or a luxurious one. From regular cloth to expensive leather, Lancia could offer almost any kind of upholstery. While the base models featured black plastic trims, the upper trim levels featured wood-trim on the dash and door panels. Like the rest of the vehicles built on that platform, Thema offered a decent amount of room in the back for up to three occupants, although the high center tunnel was too intrusive for the middle passenger.
Lancia offered the Thema with a wide choice of engines. After 1988, it installed twin-cam engines with four valves per cylinder. There were a few special versions, such as the Turbo with all-wheel-drive and the top model 8.32. The latter used a Ferrari 308 GTB engine and could keep up with most of the supercars from its era. It was a genuine factory sleeper.
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 |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 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: | 175/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524.3 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3736.8 lbs (1695 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 (146 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 107 KW @ 6000 RPM 146 HP @ 6000 RPM 143 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 128 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 173 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 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: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5MT FWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5500 RPM 180 HP @ 5500 RPM 177 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 270 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137.9 mph (222 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 | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/60VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3935.3 lbs (1785 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.8L V6 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2849 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5000 RPM 150 HP @ 5000 RPM 148 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 166 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 225 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 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: | 195/60VR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3935.3 lbs (1785 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 245 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L V8 5MT FWD (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 2927 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 6750 RPM 205 HP @ 6750 RPM 202 BHP @ 6750 RPM |
Torque: | 194 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM 263 Nm @ 5000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 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: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
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 (118 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2499 cm3 |
Power: | 87 KW @ 3900 RPM 118 HP @ 3900 RPM 117 BHP @ 3900 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 245 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11 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: | 185/70HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 180.7 in (4590 mm) |
Width: | 68.9 in (1750 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.9 in (1,481/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 104.7 in (2659 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 19.4 cuFT (549 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2921.1 lbs (1325 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4023.4 lbs (1825 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 185 g/km |