Lancia Thema 8.32

NV85 · Nov 19, 2005, 10:04 AM

Another great car from Lancia, Powered by a Ferrari V8 from the Ferrari 308 and the Ferrari Mondial and a top speed of 240 km/h...a great combination for a four-door saloon considering it was built in 1989.

Lancia Thema 8.32

With the Thema Lancia resumed the tradition of the large travel sedans, with which the enterprise in the post-war period had broken after the Aurelia and Flaminia. The 1982 presented Thema as a vehicle of the upper middle class one positioned; a segment, in which the Italian manufacturers had to offer up to then little.
With the Thema also a co-operation between different manufacturers began:The chassis is identical to the Saab 9000 and the Fiat Chroma.
That Thema should take up it with labels such as BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. No easy venture! The Lancia flagship is however superior from the concept: Front wheel drive, crosswise inserted engine, independent suspension all around. The body Design created by Giorgetto Giugiaro is classical; the air resistance factor amounts to 0.32 Cw.
In September 1984 the topic model pallet had completed by the 8.32, for the Ferrari substantial work out had carried. At first sight a co-operation between Ferrari and Lancia may appear unusual, since the production of both manufacturers differs fundamentally from each other.
That Thema 8.32 (8 Cylinder/32 of valves) was however no sports car in the actual sense. One did not regard the sportyness from the outside to it. It differed from the other Thema's only by the radiator, the rims in the Ferrari Design, a narrow DEK east tire and by a tail spoiler locking justified with the trunk flap.
That could be driven out by rotary button electrically to let drive out (first tries the spoiler rate-dependently in here and, but at a certain rate the tail spoiler played moved).Also that was planned Thema with all-wheel drive, but was not carried out unfortunately That Thema 8.32 became by its 8-cylinder v engine with a cylinder angle from 90 degrees to an incomparable automobile.
This engine was taken over by the Ferrari 308 and Mondial, in which it is likewise crosswise built, and equipped with four-valve technique. This engine is blocked today into the Ferrari 348 and the Mondial T.
The V8 lancia by Ferrari with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2927 ccm carried 215 HP with 6750/min. 1988 for that out Thema newest type of status was adapted.The 8,32 2.Series received a catalyst and had thus 205 HP and the turn signals moved under he headlights

Specifications

Engine transversely-mounted at front
No. of cylinders 8 at 90° V
Bore x stroke 81 x 71
Cylinder capacity 2927 ccm
Compression ratio 10,5 : 1
Max.power output(EEC) 6750 rpm: 215(158 kw) 2.Series: 205(150,5 kw)
Max.torque 1.Series: 284,5 Nm/4500 rpm. 2.Series: 263 Nm/5070 rpm
Fuel feed Bosch KE3-Jetronic
Ignition elektronc,mapped advance
camshaft 4 overheadcamshaft, 32 valves
Powerdrive to front wheels
steering ZF Servotronic
turning circle 11,7m
Braking system 4 discs brake, Servo, ABS
Suspension independent MacPherson struts[/FONT]
Acceleration 0-100 km/h(2 adults+20Kg): 6,8 s.
Top speed 240 km/h

More Pictures:
http://www.lancia-thema-832.de/englisch/photo-1.htm
http://www.lancia-thema-832.de/englisch/photo-2.htm

Video: http://www.lanciaklub.dk/film/LanciaThema832Video.wmv

NV85 · Nov 19, 2005, 3:23 PM

56 views and no replies?!?! C'mon this isn't that bad!!

Thlam · Nov 19, 2005, 3:47 PM

It reminds me of the Lotus Carlton

NV85 · Nov 19, 2005, 3:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thlam

It reminds me of the Lotus Carlton

You are right...Two four-door saloons powered by two sport brands, Ferrari and Lotus.

Mopar68 · Nov 19, 2005, 3:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NV85

56 views and no replies?!?! C'mon this isn't that bad!!

People here don't appreciate cars like this, so don't expect a ton of responses. Unless is says something like "New M3 pictures: Is this going to be it?" or "New Skyline GT-R photos", don't expect much action.

Personally, I think this is one very special car. I've never heard of it actually. I quite like it. The styling isn't very boring, but it's definetly bland enough to never suspect a Ferrari anything under the hood. The performance is also quite decent. 0-60 in 6.8 is quite an accomplisment for the time period. Hell, in '88, I highly doubt something like a Corvette or even a 911 could touch it.

Very cool.

NV85 · Nov 19, 2005, 5:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopar68

People here don't appreciate cars like this, so don't expect a ton of responses. Unless is says something like "New M3 pictures: Is this going to be it?" or "New Skyline GT-R photos", don't expect much action.

Yeah, that's true but at least I tried to post something interesting and almost unknown, same as you did with the Delta Integrale thread, which btw is a great thread.

lambo or holden · Nov 19, 2005, 7:04 PM

I don't really like it.
I think it looks pretty ugly.
But the performance is good.

Mopar68 · Nov 19, 2005, 8:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lambo or holden

I don't really like it.
I think it looks pretty ugly.
But the performance is good.

I don't know how you could call it ugly. It's really bland. It's not beautiful, nor is it ugly in my opinion.

Maserati Man · Nov 20, 2005, 1:33 AM

i like it. ive always liked cars like this one, i dunno why.

12 inch pianist · Nov 20, 2005, 1:51 AM

Seen one, such a blender.

slezak12 · Nov 20, 2005, 2:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thlam

It reminds me of the Lotus Carlton

God that car is sexy!

SteveFX · Nov 20, 2005, 5:48 AM

The Thema 8.32 was shown at Turin in 1986 and went into production that September. 3537 were built through 1991.

Of note is the fact that most of the engines were assembled by Ducati. Also, the engines used a 90 degree crank (normal for most V8s) instead of the flat/180 degree crank (less common) used by Ferrari.

PS. Try researching/editing a bit more, NV. Your english is much better than this hard to comprehend translation.

pilone · Nov 20, 2005, 6:12 AM

I'm going to watch the video but I don't like that car anymore...

Thank you anyway

NV85 · Nov 20, 2005, 2:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveFX

PS. Try researching/editing a bit more, NV. Your english is much better than this hard to comprehend translation.

Sorry, my bad. I'll try to do that next time.

Nov 19, 2005, 10:04 AM	#1
NV85 Forum Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 2,155	Lancia Thema 8.32 Another great car from Lancia, Powered by a Ferrari V8 from the Ferrari 308 and the Ferrari Mondial and a top speed of 240 km/h...a great combination for a four-door saloon considering it was built in 1989. Lancia Thema 8.32 With the Thema Lancia resumed the tradition of the large travel sedans, with which the enterprise in the post-war period had broken after the Aurelia and Flaminia. The 1982 presented Thema as a vehicle of the upper middle class one positioned; a segment, in which the Italian manufacturers had to offer up to then little. With the Thema also a co-operation between different manufacturers began:The chassis is identical to the Saab 9000 and the Fiat Chroma. That Thema should take up it with labels such as BMW, Mercedes and Volvo. No easy venture! The Lancia flagship is however superior from the concept: Front wheel drive, crosswise inserted engine, independent suspension all around. The body Design created by Giorgetto Giugiaro is classical; the air resistance factor amounts to 0.32 Cw. In September 1984 the topic model pallet had completed by the 8.32, for the Ferrari substantial work out had carried. At first sight a co-operation between Ferrari and Lancia may appear unusual, since the production of both manufacturers differs fundamentally from each other. That Thema 8.32 (8 Cylinder/32 of valves) was however no sports car in the actual sense. One did not regard the sportyness from the outside to it. It differed from the other Thema's only by the radiator, the rims in the Ferrari Design, a narrow DEK east tire and by a tail spoiler locking justified with the trunk flap. That could be driven out by rotary button electrically to let drive out (first tries the spoiler rate-dependently in here and, but at a certain rate the tail spoiler played moved).Also that was planned Thema with all-wheel drive, but was not carried out unfortunately That Thema 8.32 became by its 8-cylinder v engine with a cylinder angle from 90 degrees to an incomparable automobile. This engine was taken over by the Ferrari 308 and Mondial, in which it is likewise crosswise built, and equipped with four-valve technique. This engine is blocked today into the Ferrari 348 and the Mondial T. The V8 lancia by Ferrari with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 2927 ccm carried 215 HP with 6750/min. 1988 for that out Thema newest type of status was adapted.The 8,32 2.Series received a catalyst and had thus 205 HP and the turn signals moved under he headlights Specifications Engine transversely-mounted at front No. of cylinders 8 at 90° V Bore x stroke 81 x 71 Cylinder capacity 2927 ccm Compression ratio 10,5 : 1 Max.power output(EEC) *6750 rpm: 215(158 kw) 2.Series:* 205(150,5 kw) Max.torque** 1.Series: 284,5 Nm/4500 rpm. 2.Series: 263 Nm/5070 rpm Fuel feed Bosch KE3-Jetronic Ignition elektronc,mapped advance camshaft 4 overheadcamshaft, 32 valves Powerdrive to front wheels steering ZF Servotronic turning circle 11,7m Braking system 4 discs brake, Servo, ABS Suspension independent MacPherson struts[/FONT] Acceleration 0-100 km/h(2 adults+20Kg): 6,8 s. Top speed 240 km/h More Pictures: http://www.lancia-thema-832.de/englisch/photo-1.htm http://www.lancia-thema-832.de/englisch/photo-2.htm Video: http://www.lanciaklub.dk/film/LanciaThema832Video.wmv __________________ "La migliore macchina ? quella che ancora devo costruire" - Enzo Ferrari Last edited by NV85 : Nov 19, 2005 at 1:36 PM.

Nov 19, 2005, 3:23 PM	#2
NV85 Forum Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 2,155	56 views and no replies?!?! C'mon this isn't that bad!! __________________ "La migliore macchina ? quella che ancora devo costruire" - Enzo Ferrari

Nov 19, 2005, 7:04 PM	#7
lambo or holden SCF Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Zurich Switzerland but I'm from Australia Posts: 8,217	I don't really like it. I think it looks pretty ugly. But the performance is good. __________________ watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNZE2kYytzM

Nov 20, 2005, 1:33 AM	#9
Maserati Man CCC for life Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tucson A to the Z Posts: 4,559	i like it. ive always liked cars like this one, i dunno why. __________________ "I wouldn't marry a salad bar... Unless it had pudding." - Penn Jillette

Nov 20, 2005, 1:51 AM	#10
12 inch pianist Forum Napoleon Complex Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: On the good ship SS 300 Foot Pianist Posts: 3,350	Seen one, such a blender. __________________ I won't correct you if you're not wrong

Nov 19, 2005, 3:47 PM	#3
Thlam Forum Guru Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montreal,qc Posts: 4,075	It reminds me of the Lotus Carlton

Nov 20, 2005, 5:48 AM	#12
SteveFX Bent Rim Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,392	The Thema 8.32 was shown at Turin in 1986 and went into production that September. 3537 were built through 1991. Of note is the fact that most of the engines were assembled by Ducati. Also, the engines used a 90 degree crank (normal for most V8s) instead of the flat/180 degree crank (less common) used by Ferrari. PS. Try researching/editing a bit more, NV. Your english is much better than this hard to comprehend translation. __________________ monkey's Camaro went faster because of the howling pack of starving stray dogs behind it. Last edited by SteveFX : Nov 20, 2005 at 6:30 AM.

Nov 20, 2005, 6:12 AM	#13
pilone LAMBORGHINI italian power Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Pescara, Italy Posts: 1,256	I'm going to watch the video but I don't like that car anymore... Thank you anyway __________________ pilone

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
My favorite Italian car ever- The Lancia Delta Integrale series	Mopar68	European Cars	39	Nov 21, 2005 10:45 AM
Is Lancia back?	Leandro Paparelli	European Cars	17	Aug 08, 2005 7:20 AM
Lancia Stratos	Kirstyn	European Cars	10	May 23, 2005 1:16 AM
Lancia Kandahar	jimkk29	European Cars	20	Feb 25, 2005 6:50 PM
Lancia	Mopar68	European Cars	42	Mar 25, 2004 12:59 PM