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| − | '''Lancia Thema. 1984–94 (prod. 273,857). F/F, F/A, 1995 cm³ petrol (4 cyl. DOHC), 2445 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC, 2849, 2959 cm³ (V6, OHC), 2927 cm³ (V8, DOHC).''' Lancia's version of the Tipo Quattro Joint Venture programme was elegant and understated - like the [[Fiat Croma]] and [[Saab 9000 Mk I]], it was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, so ended up looking a little bit like an oversized Uno. The plush woody interior used the suede-like Alcantara material masterfully, and strong engines provided plenty of straight line performance. Ferrari-powered [[Lancia Thema 8.32]] was a front-wheel drive hot-rod, but no faster than the twin-cam powered Thema Turbo models. Facelifted in 1989 to feature slimmer headlamps, and 16V twin-cam to replace 8V twin-cam. Not an international sales success despite its obvious visual and tactile appeal – being overshadowed by more established rivals. | + | '''Lancia Thema. 1984–94 (prod. 273,857). F/F, F/A, 1995 cm³ petrol (4 cyl. DOHC), 2445 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 2849, 2959 cm³ (V6, DOHC), 2927 cm³ (V8, DOHC).''' Lancia's version of the Tipo Quattro Joint Venture programme was elegant and understated - like the [[Fiat Croma]] and [[Saab 9000 Mk I]], it was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, so ended up looking a little bit like an oversized Uno. The plush woody interior used the suede-like Alcantara material masterfully, and strong engines provided plenty of straight line performance. Ferrari-powered [[Lancia Thema 8.32]] was a front-wheel drive hot-rod, but no faster than the twin-cam powered Thema Turbo models. Facelifted in 1989 to feature slimmer headlamps, and 16V twin-cam to replace 8V twin-cam. Not an international sales success despite its obvious visual and tactile appeal – being overshadowed by more established rivals. |
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Revision as of 14:36, 12 April 2011
Lancia Thema. 1984–94 (prod. 273,857). F/F, F/A, 1995 cm³ petrol (4 cyl. DOHC), 2445 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 2849, 2959 cm³ (V6, DOHC), 2927 cm³ (V8, DOHC). Lancia's version of the Tipo Quattro Joint Venture programme was elegant and understated - like the Fiat Croma and Saab 9000 Mk I, it was styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, so ended up looking a little bit like an oversized Uno. The plush woody interior used the suede-like Alcantara material masterfully, and strong engines provided plenty of straight line performance. Ferrari-powered Lancia Thema 8.32 was a front-wheel drive hot-rod, but no faster than the twin-cam powered Thema Turbo models. Facelifted in 1989 to feature slimmer headlamps, and 16V twin-cam to replace 8V twin-cam. Not an international sales success despite its obvious visual and tactile appeal – being overshadowed by more established rivals.
Manufacturing location: Mirafiori, Turin, Italy; Borgo San Paolo, Turin, Italy
Marque: Lancia | Predecessors: Lancia Gamma | Successor: Lancia Kappa
q.v. Fiat Croma (1985–96), Saab 9000, Alfa Romeo 164
