Lancia Thema

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Lancia Thema
1989 Lancia Thema i.e. Turbo (8870393533).jpg
First generation Lancia Thema (pre-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer Lancia [lower-alpha 1]
Production
  • 1984–1994
  • 2011–2014
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Layout

The Lancia Thema (Type 834) is an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1984 and 1994, and one of four cars to share the Type Four platform alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. The Thema was first shown at the Turin Motor Show in 1984. The Thema was available as a saloon and as a station wagon designed and produced by Pininfarina.

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In February 2011, it was reported that the second generation of the Chrysler 300C, due for launch later that year, would be marketed as Lancia Thema in all European markets, except the UK and Ireland, which would retain the 300C nameplate. [1] [2] It was sold from 2011 to 2014.

First generation (1984–1994)

Lancia Thema
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Lancia Thema I.E (post-facelift)
Overview
Manufacturer
Production1984–1994
AssemblyItaly:
Designer
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Body style
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Fiat Tipo Quattro [3]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,660 mm (104.7 in)
Length4,590 mm (180.7 in)
Width1,755 mm (69.1 in)
Height1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Kerb weight 1,150–1,300 kg (2,535.3–2,866.0 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Lancia Gamma
Successor Lancia Kappa

First series

A first series Thema i.e. turbo 1989 Lancia Thema i.e. Turbo (8871006380).jpg
A first series Thema i.e. turbo

The Lancia Thema was announced in May 1984, [5] then introduced to the motoring press with an event held in October 1984 in Vienna, and to the general public at the Turin Motor Show in November of the same year. [6]

The first series of the Thema was built between 1984 and 1988, with four different models initially available. Two came with a twin cam 8-valve, fuel injected 1,995 cc (2.0 L) 4-cylinder petrol engine, in naturally aspirated guise on the Thema i.e. or turbocharged and intercooled on the Thema i.e. turbo. Power output was 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) and 165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) respectively. The most expensive model was the Thema 6V, powered by a 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp), 2,849 cc (2.8 L) V6, tuned for smoothness. On most European markets a 2,445 cc (2.4 L), 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) four-cylinder turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder diesel engine was also available, on the Thema turbo ds. 1986 saw the introduction of the Pininfarina-designed Thema Station Wagon, available with the two turbocharged engine options only, [7] and of the Ferrari V8-engined Thema 8·32.

Second series

Lancia Thema i.e turbo (post-facelift) Ringsend, Co. Dublin - Ireland (9296791567).jpg
Lancia Thema i.e turbo (post-facelift)

The second series of the Thema was presented in the Paris Motor Show in September 1988. [8] New 16-valve 2.0-litre engines replaced the previous 8-valve units, increasing the power output to 147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) on the naturally aspirated Thema i.e. 16v and to 185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) on the Thema turbo 16v. The 8-valve 2-litre, now producing 117 PS (86 kW; 115 hp), remained on sale on the Thema i.e. base model. The 147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) six-cylinder on the Thema V6 was only mildly revised. The diesel engine on the Thema turbo ds increased marginally in capacity, to 2,499 cc (2.5 L), and more significantly in output, to 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp). [8]

A number of small visual updates were made to freshen the Thema's look. Upfront there was a more prominent grille with vertical instead of horizontal bars, and the turn indicators had been moved beneath the main headlamp units, under horizontal dark-tinted lenses. At the rear all model badging was removed, and the turn signals and backup lamp lenses were now tinted red. Finally, the side rubbing strips, side skirts, wheel covers and 8-spoke alloy wheels were redesigned. The station wagon and the 8·32 received similar updates. With five engines available on the saloon, three on the SW (the two 16-valve petrols and the turbo diesel), the Thema range consisted of nine different models. The different models received almost no visual distinctions, aside from the 8·32. Other models looked largely identical aside from badging, wheel dimensions, and wheel design (along with body-coloured mirror housings on top versions). [9] Additionally the 4- and 6-cylinder petrol engines were also produced in catalytic converter-equipped versions, with slightly reduced output, for sale on markets where such equipment was mandatory.

Third series

The series two was then replaced by the facelifted third and last series, introduced at the Paris Motor Show in September 1992 and produced from 1992 to 1994. Four trim levels—base, LE, LS and LX—were introduced across the range; the 2.9-litre V6 engine was replaced by a more powerful 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) 3.0-litre unit, sourced from Alfa Romeo. [10]

Production of the Thema ceased in 1994, when Lancia also withdrew entirely from RHD markets (including the United Kingdom) in response to falling sales. The Thema was replaced by the Kappa. A total of over 336,000 Thema saloons were produced. [11]

Variants

Station wagon

A second series Thema station wagon Lancia Thema SW 3.0 V6 third series, rear left.jpg
A second series Thema station wagon

In addition to the saloon, a station wagon was jointly developed and produced by Lancia and Pininfarina in Grugliasco. It was shown in prototype form at the September 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show, [12] and in definitive form at the March 1986 Geneva Motor Show. [7] Zagato had also shown a station wagon proposal earlier, at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show. This prototype, which remained a design study, with a larger glass area in the rear and with more discreet D-pillars than for the Pininfarina variant. [13]

Pininfarina was also tasked with producing the new bodystyle. The Lancia factory assembled all the body-in-white parts shared with the saloon; the incomplete bodies were sent to Pininfarina, where they were completed and painted, and final assembly was carried out. The station wagon version was never offered in a right-hand drive variant. In total 21,074 Thema station wagons would be built by Pininfarina between 1986 and 1994 in their Borgo San Paolo plant. [14]

Thema 8·32

First shown at the Turin Auto Show in 1986, the Lancia Thema 8·32 ("8" standing for the number of cylinders and "32" for the number of valves) was assembled at Lancia's S. Paolo plant in Turin. [15] It used a 2,927 cc (2.9 L), Tipo F105L, Ferrari V8. This engine was based on the unit used in the Ferrari 308 GTB and in the Ferrari Mondial Quattrovalvole, and some of the components were assembled by Ducati [16] from castings made at Maranello. The engine differed from other Ferrari V8s of the time in that it was equipped with a cross-plane type crankshaft rather than the usual flat-plane crankshaft, smaller valves and a different firing order: all this was to make the engine's characteristics more suitable for a four-door luxury saloon. In non-catalysed form the engine produced 215 PS (158 kW) at 6,750 rpm, and the car was capable of accelerating from 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and could attain top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). [17] Catalysed versions produce 205 PS (151 kW), which allowed for 0–100 km/h acceleration in 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph). The transmission was a 5-speed manual transmission; there was no automatic option. The braking system used larger 294 mm vented front discs and the standard 251 mm rear ones from the other Thema variants.

A second series Lancia Thema 8*32 Lancia Thema 8.32 (12443443684).jpg
A second series Lancia Thema 8·32

All 8·32s featured Bosch KE3 Jetronic fuel injection, ABS, ZF's brand new Servotronic electronically controlled rack-and-pinion power steering (which varied steering wheel effort according to vehicle speed), and a retractable rear spoiler. [18] The latter, designed to increase high speed stability, was controlled by the driver via a rotary switch on the right stalk. In closed position, it would fit flush with the boot lid. The tyres were specially developed 205/55 VR15 Goodyears on five-spoke 6J×15 alloy wheels.

The car offered a handmade wood-and-Alcantara (or optional Poltrona Frau leather) interior, and was complete with similar luxury equipment similar to the LX trim level of the Thema. Stitched leather covered the entire dashboard, the steering wheel (including centre), gear and handbrake levers and booths, centre console, door panels and sun visors, while the headlining was done in Alcantara. A bespoke dashboard fascia housed two main instruments, six small auxiliary gauges, and triple round air conditioning vents. Like the door cappings and the lids concealing the radio and ashtray, it was veneered in matte varnish burr wood. The instrumentation had black dials with yellow hands and markings; it included water thermometer, oil thermometer and pressure gauge, and check panels for the lights and the drivetrain. The seats (and matching door panel inserts) were trimmed in beige or date brown Alcantara as standard, with black or brown leather was an optional extra. Brown interiors got colour-matching switchgear, carpets and trim. Irrespective of interior selection, Thema 8·32 buyers could choose from five paint colours, all metallic finishes: Blizzard Blue, Winner Red, Quartz Grey, Reflex Green and Black. A double hand-painted pinstripe (the upper matched to body colour, the lower yellow) ran along the sides and the rear of the car. Besides the paint scheme, retractable spoiler and wheels, the only exterior details setting the 8·32 apart from other Themas were yellow "8·32" badges, a silver eggcrate-type grille, and twin exhaust outlets. Some notable options were automatic climate control, electrically actuated sunroof, provision for a car phone in the front armrest, and rear individual power seats. [19]

In 1988, the 8·32 received series 2 updates like other Thema models, including new lights front and rear, a smaller grille badge, removal of model badging at the rear and on the side skirts, and the new side rubbing strips (previously absent on this model). The 8·32 did not received the facelift treatment of the third series of the Thema. This version of the Thema was produced in limited numbers, with 2,370 Series 1 cars built between 1986 and 1988 and 1,601 Series 2 carss built between 1989 and 1992. All were left-hand drive, although one Thema 8·32 was converted to right hand drive by TAK Motor Co. in South Africa in 1987 for the Managing Director of TAK.

The Thema 8·32's key competitors were some of the fastest saloon models of the late 1980s including the Audi 100 Quattro, BMW M535i, Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, Saab 9000 2.3 Turbo S, and the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton/Opel Lotus Omega. Road & Track described the 8·32 as "one of the weirder sleepers to come out of the 1980s". [20]

Towards the end of his life, Enzo Ferrari owned an 8·32 as his personal transport. [21] [22] [23] [24]

Thema Limousine

Built only on request for wealthy customers and Fiat Group executives, the Lancia Thema Limousine featured the same interior as the LX and the 8·32 versions. Most of them were powered by a 2.8 L PRV V6 engine, replaced in the last ones by the 3.0 L Alfa Romeo V6 engine. Only 24 Thema Limousines were built. [25] The wheelbase of the car was extended by 30 cm (1 ft) to 2,960 mm (116.5 in), with a resulting overall length of 4,890 mm (192.5 in). The weight increased to 1,400 kg (3,090 lb), or by just over one fifth. The price, meanwhile, was up nearly sixty percent over a comparably equipped regular wheelbase Thema V6. [26]

Engines

With the exception of the 8·32 Ferrari engine, Thema powerplants originated from the Fiat engine series designed by Aurelio Lampredi, the famed engine designer formerly of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. The straight-4 2.0 L petrol engine, available in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions, was refined and offered good performance. Earlier Themas were also offered with a 2.8 L PRV V6 engine, developed in cooperation with Peugeot, Renault, and Volvo. This unit was replaced in 1992 with a 3.0 L Alfa Romeo V6 engine (Fiat had bought Alfa Romeo in 1986 and gained access to this engine).

ModelDisplacementPowerTorqueTop speed0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph) (seconds)		Years
saloonstation wagon
2.0 8V1,995  cc (121.7  cu in )120  PS (88  kW ; 118  hp ) at 5,250 rpm170  N⋅m (125  lb⋅ft ) at 3,300 rpm195 km/h (121 mph)-9.71985–1989
116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 5,600 rpm162 N⋅m (119 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm191 km/h (119 mph)-10.41987–1989
195 km/h (121 mph)-11.41989–1995
2.0 16V147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp) at 6,000 rpm173 N⋅m (128 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm202 km/h (126 mph)-10.41989–1992
155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) at 6,500 rpm181 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm205 km/h (127 mph)-10.11992–1995
2.0 Turbo 8V165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) at 5,500 rpm290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) at 2,750 rpm218 km/h (135 mph)210 km/h (130 mph)7.21985–1988
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,500 rpm245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 2,700 rpm210 km/h (130 mph)-7.91988–1989
2.0 Turbo 16V180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5,500 rpm270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm222 km/h (138 mph)-8.01989–1992
205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) at 5,750 rpm304 N⋅m (224 lb⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm230 km/h (143 mph)-7.21992–1995
2.8 V6 12V2,849 cc (173.9 cu in)150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,250 rpm245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 2,700 rpm208 km/h (129 mph)-8.21985–1989
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000 rpm225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm205 km/h (127 mph)-8.41989–1992
3.0 V6 12V2,959 cc (180.6 cu in)175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) at 5,500 rpm250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm220 km/h (137 mph)-8.11992–1995
8·322,927 cc (178.6 cu in)215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) at 6,750 rpm285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm240 km/h (149 mph)-6.81987–1989
205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) at 6,750 rpm263 N⋅m (194 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm235 km/h (146 mph)-7.21989–1992
2.5 TD2,445 cc (149.2 cu in)100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) at 4,100 rpm217 N⋅m (160 lb⋅ft) at 2,300 rpm185 km/h (115 mph)180 km/h (112 mph)11.91985–1989
2,499 cc (152.5 cu in)118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) at 3,900 rpm245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 2,200 rpm195 km/h (121 mph)-11.01989–1992
118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) at 4,100 rpm245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 rpm195 km/h (121 mph)-11.51992–1995

Second generation (2011–2014)

Lancia Thema II
Lancia Thema Bologna cut.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Fiat Group Automobiles
Also called Chrysler 300 (North America)
Chrysler 300C
Production2011–2014
Model years 2011–2014
Assembly Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly)
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door notchback sedan
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform Chrysler LD platform
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase 120.2 in (3,053 mm)
Length198.6 in (5,044 mm)
Width75.1 in (1,908 mm)
Height58.4 in (1,483 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor Lancia Thesis

Chrysler marketed the 300C for model years 2011–2014 as the Lancia Thema in Europe's left hand drive markets. Right-hand drive markets (the United Kingdom and Ireland) kept the Chrysler 300C badging. [28]

Powertrain

Lancia [29] - (Chrysler UK)
ModelEngineDisplacementPower at rpmTorque at rpmYears
Petrol3.6 V6 Pentastar 3,604 cc (219.9 cu in)286 PS (210 kW; 282 hp) at 6,350 rpm340 N⋅m (251 lbf⋅ft) at 4,650 rpm2011–2014
Diesel3.0 V6 VM Motori A630 2,987 cc (182.3 cu in)190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp) at 4,000 rpm440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–2,800 rpm2011–2014
239 PS (176 kW; 236 hp) at 4,000 rpm550 N⋅m (406 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800–2,800 rpm

Notes

  1. ↑

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