2012 Lancia Thema Review

Lancia Thema debut at the Geneva Motor Show, 2011 Presenter, a new chapter in the legendary heritage of the brand. Just to keep the flagship world premiere, which brings together the best of all worlds, a new rear-wheel-time, the car has been developed based on the Chrysler 300 and is ready, because the topic for the first time in 1984, to get the hardest, but also attempts to present the prestigious segment very last, a real choice.

To achieve this, the 2012 Lancia Thema combines measurement, comfort and a commanding presence on the streets of America qualities often amounted to Poltrona Frau ® leather interior end, the silence Lancia wonderful pampering and attention to detail all the best Italian style to express.

For sale by all dealers in Europe in October 2011, Lancia Thema is available in two versions - Gold and Platinum - a pair of engine options: 3.6L 292 hp V6 petrol engine with automatic transmission and 190 hp eight or 224 hp and three. The V6 diesel, as well as the 5-speed automatic transmission.

2012 Lancia Thema Review

Design

Measuring 5,084 mm long 1507 mm significantly, 1891 wide and 3051 mm wheelbase, the new theme is characterized by luxury sedan during his distinctive style contemporary. Located in front of the grid collectively Lancia brand, and the horizontal bars indicate the precision and regularity of discipline, special design and style. Chrome-plated bars, and a brand project, create a special frame difference, which is also in chrome. Total Look has confirmed two of the beacons of innovative LED technology and innovations to carry daytime running lights, which, together with a sort of "C", a distinctive and amazing road presence.

Profile of new businesses owned Lancia emphasize its predecessor, in addition to luxury that give a sophisticated display. Sustainable input to stop the roof lines, mixed with three quarters spine is characterized by a very strong tail lights, full silhouette. In addition, the windshield angle and provides aerodynamic performance thin columns, the driver can get pleasure from excellent visibility.

Finishing the unusual spherical, rear spoiler car includes the Lancia logo lies below. Can shed light on the darkest night, two harmonic models, LED rear lights combine chrome strip that highlights a new chapter in the classroom. Frontal muscle is occupied by two chrome tailpipes offers a range of styles to the overall performance of the engine.

Thema new specification combines the comfort and ease and leadership of the inimitable high-end segment, which has always produced Lancia cars outside. The interior reveals a special style and give passengers a pleasant, soft-touch components and magnificent interior with heated seats option Nappa leather and Poltrona Frau ® leather dashboard, leather-wrapped, and real wood inserts the center panels of the console, doors and steering wheel. In addition, the dashboard, a result in three dimensions, enhanced by subtle chrome finish and a panel group into double light sapphire blue, a color also used for LED lighting inside. In addition, to ensure the best comfort in its class, the seats were created with a new architecture that consists of suspension with coil springs (S). The entry has 4 seats lumbar adjustment by up / down and front / rear steering actuators to adjust the density.

Maximize the authentic structure reveals ultra-rigid Lancia Thema sounds very best-in-class cab. The presence of two base areas composite panels, a laminated windscreen and windows, panels to reduce noise in the cabin and into the cavity of the wheel arches all offer an excellent report on road traffic noise and comfort board increase significantly.

Finally, many facilities specially designed for the chassis of the new concept to some of the dynamics and the best experience handling all types of road surfaces and weather conditions. In different, innovative rear multi-site link wishbone configuration with its versatility, keep the wheels perpendicular to the road during cornering, ensuring maximum grip. The damper has also been created specifically to absorb the power produced by a much less than the floor excellent. Order result is a very quiet cabin, almost no external sound, the movement of the car as it moves along the road barely perceptible.

Engines

Created by the exceptional performance of the metropolis, and over long distances, the 2012 Lancia Thema offers an alternative in a few different 6-cylinder engine, automatic transmission and all products of the wheel: 292 horsepower 3.6-liter V6 petrol automatic innovative studies on eight and the 190 hp or 224 hp V6 three.0L diesel engines, each of which is 5-speed automatic.

Chrysler Pentastar V6 petrol engine of the group combines the latest technologies - five euro in accordance with the law - which allows a 292 hp six-cylinder at 6,400 rpm and maximum torque of 353 Nm at 4800 rpm for CO2 emissions of 199 g / km (combined consumption: 8.3l/100km). This level of devices to obtain permits for new Thema Top speed 230 km / h and acceleration to 100 km / h 7.two seconds, this result is partly because the new field has eight speeds.

Two diesel engines Euro 5, which gives the Italian Finance Ministry - a high total yield substantial diesel engine - to deliver 190 hp and 224 hp, and comes with an automatic transmission speed of five. In particular, the version of 224 hp and 550 Nm of torque at 1600-2800 rpm optimal.

Engineering on the train

The Lancia Thema UConnect ® Telecommunications Program of the modern information and advice diplomats deployed to keep passengers connected, protected and secure. The touch screen satellite navigation and dual-zone local capacity management to control the contact time UConnect ® guarantees an exceptional knowledge of drivers and passengers. Standard on the new flagship product, the system has great contacts eight.four inch screen with the screen controls are easy to use and allow customers to connect and manage their products (cell phones or MP3 players) . In addition, the stage of Lancia Thema Platinum finish provides a distinctive system of satellite navigation and Garmin TMC includes regular attendance and high quality technical audio with nine speakers and a subwoofer for a total of 506W amplification.

Passive safety and animated

Lancia Thema offers innovative security base about 70 active and passive, such as keyless Enter-N-Go and the Electronic Stability Program (ESC) as a regular with the brake exclusive All sets of warning devices and assistance Rain brake, designed to speed processing and dealing with the car, a stronger protection of pedestrians to protect pedestrians in the scenario of unintended consequences. To ensure maximum visibility at night and in all lighting conditions, Lancia Thema SmartBeam gives xenon adaptive headlights ™ as common.

E 'was also at the request of many modern features that make the model law Launch of a new class.

Collision Warning cruising management (ACC) and future (FCS)

Limitations of conventional cruise manage to win the adaptive cruise control (ACC). When the car comes to a second slower vehicle ahead, ACC adjusts speed and (if necessary) to activate the brakes to maintain a distance esivalitsemaa protected in the pilot, making it possible for her to stay away from the 'repetitive manual intervention. This is a much more smooth, comfortable driving experience for the driver. This sense of basic security and welfare of the ship is reinforced by additional collision warning (FCS), the attribute added that warns the driver if the incidents. Finally, adaptive cruise management has been optimized to stay away from the unintended consequences of fuel consumption.

Lancia Delta 1.8 Di Turbo Jet, 2009

Lancia Delta 1.8 Di Turbo Jet, 2009

Lancia Delta reflects perfectly the concept of "Anticrisis Luxury" as it fulfils the current requirements of prestige and mobility thanks to the logic of downsizing - i.e. it ensures high quality and performance, reducing cost, size and fuel consumption. Thanks to these winning characteristics, in March this model became the leader of its car range in Italy and is fast growing at European level.

The innovations of the 2009 range

The main innovation is represented by the 200 HP 1.8 Di TurboJet engine, the most powerful one of its range. It is an innovative petrol direct injection engine that confirms Lancia's preference for sports cars and, at the same time, its commitment to protect the environment by limiting emissions and fuel consumption.

These qualities are achieved by enhancing its brilliance, flexibility and the pleasure of driving which have always made this model stand out. This engine is produced by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies - and is provided with a modern 6 speed automatic transmission. It delivers a maximum power of 200 HP (147 kw) at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 320 Nm (32.6 Kgm) at 1,400 rpm. With such equipment, Lancia Delta can reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in only 7.4 seconds. At the same time, the car stands out for low fuel consumption (7.8 litres per 100 km), reduced CO2 emissions (185 g/km) and a Euro 5 homologation.

The second innovation is the exclusive Executive version: a car addressed to clients who look for top luxury and comfort. The "top range" was designed to fulfil the requirements of business clients and members of the diplomatic and institutional worlds - as the attention invested in designing a comfortable passenger compartment shows. Seats are wrap around and comfortable as they are designed to business class standards. The back seats are comfortable for long trips with plenty of room for the legs. Therefore, Lancia Delta Executive offers a real, modern, in tune with the time alternative to bigger, heavier and more expensive cars. The fact this car was chosen to be the Official Car for the 9th World Summit of the Nobel Peace Prize held from 11th to 13th December 2008 in Paris - of which Lancia was the Main Sponsor - is not a coincidence. A Lancia Delta Executive fleet will also drive the international authorities to the G8 summit that will take place from the 8th to the 10th of July.

Film stars choose Lancia Delta

Lancia Delta was engaged for the Columbia Sony Pictures "Angels and Demons" new film kolossal. This film, inspired by Dan Brown's bestseller of the same title, Lancia celebrates this important product placement with a Lancia Delta Special Series that enhances the double soul of this model: an angel in terms of carbon emission and a devil in terms of performances. The proof is in the two engines available for this version, the 200 HP 1.8 Di TurboJet and the 190 HP 1.9 TwinTurbo, which ensure a better CO2/HP ratio for this range - i.e. maximum power for minimum emissions. The same winning features can be found in the other two models that make up the "Première Collection": 105 HP Ypsilon 1.3 Multijet and 95 HP Musa 1.3 Multijet.

Lancia Delta is increasingly the car chosen by stars. Since last year, this model has been the Official Car of the most prestigious film festivals sponsored by Brand: following its launch at the 65th Venice Film Festival, a fleet of Lancia Delta cars drove cinema stars to the red carpets in Rome, Milan and Turin.

The strengths of the new engine

The entire world acknowledges the fact that the Italian motoring school has always had the ability to produce gritty and temperamental engines, true "jewels" that are the result of the experience and passion of the engineers matched with their technical competencies acquired over years. The new 200 HP 1.8 Di TurboJet (Euro 5) is no exception.

The new engine is produced by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies - and has a maximum power of 200 HP (147 kw) at 5,000 rpm and a maximum drive torque of 320 Nm (32.6 Kgm) at 1,400 rpm. Thanks to its combination with a 6 gear automatic/sequential transmission, the 200 HP 1.8 Di TurboJet provides an exciting and unmatchable drive: it can reach a maximum speed of 230 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. In spite of these amazing performances, fuel consumption and emissions are surprisingly low: respectively 7.8 l/100km in the combined cycle and 185 g/km of CO2.
The details of all the innovations of the new 200 HP 1.8 Di TurboJet which was designed and developed by engineers of FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies, the sector of Fiat Group that provides innovation, design, plan and production activities for engines and gearboxes of all uses: from cars to industrial vehicles, from boats to agricultural machines. With about 20,000 employees, 16 plants and 11 research centres located in 9 different countries, this Sector represents a most significant presence in the field of engines at world level. In FPT, about 3,000 highly specialized engineers work on innovation technologies development and automation. The over 40 patents registered every year show quality and reliability of this group, making FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies - a great centre of technological excellence and constant innovation.

The Scavenging Technology

The amazing performances of this engine are a result of the application of the Scavenging technology which maximizes the drive torque at very low rpm by guaranteeing an incredible engine response speed to any driver request.

Direct injection

The direct injection reduces the temperatures in the combustion chambers through the evaporation of fuel and lowers the knock sensitivity. This enables the engine to achieve great performances even for a moderately high compression ratio (equal to 9.5) and ensures limited fuel consumption at a "partial" speed.
The direct injection system is essential in reducing emissions thanks to an advanced strategy of double injection. Furthermore, thanks to the direct control of fuel, it is possible to avoid some of the petrol getting directly to the exhaust manifold during the scavenging with negative effects on the catalytic converter's functionality.

Double phase transformer

The two continuous phase transformers on the intake and exhaust camshafts enable phase optimisation at any speed and engine load by reducing fuel consumption and emissions as much as possible. Moreover, by combining the two transformers with the turbocharger, it is possible to manage the Scavenging strategy by defining the correct overlapping during the transitory phases. In this way it is possible to respond to a sudden driver request by maximising the engine's response speed at low rpm.

Turbo

This engine is provided with a new generation turbocharger connected to an innovative "Pulse Converter"-type exhaust manifold which optimises the use of exhaust pressure waves to increment the driving torque at low speeds. Both manifold and turbine are made of microcast steel so that they can reach very high working temperatures (up to a maximum of 1020 °C). This is very important for reducing consumption while operating at medium/high speed - i.e. on a motorway.

Thermal Fluid Dynamics

The intake ducts were designed and optimised by using mono and three-dimensional calculation technologies through which it was possible to obtain a correct and high turbulence level. Even the combustion chamber was optimised by using wide squish areas and by minimising area/volume ratios with clear benefits in terms of combustion efficiency. Lastly, the exhaust ducts were designed to work in tune with the exhaust manifold and maximise its pulse converter effect.

Emissions

One of the main priorities of FTP - Fiat Powertrain Technologies - engineers was to guarantee a low level of emissions together with excellent performances, in line with the Lancia Automobiles' philosophy which places the protection of the environment at the core of its products' design and improvement. Just like the Lancia Delta diesel engines (the 190 HP 1.9 Twin Turbo MultiJet, 120 HP 1.6 MultiJet and 165 HP 2.0 MultiJet), the brand new 1.8 Di Turbo Jet 200HP E5 was Euro 5 approved even before the standard enforcement date.