Lancia Thema For Sale

Lancia Thema From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Lancia Thema Manufacturer Lancia Production 1984-1994 Assembly Mirafiori plant, Turin, Italy Borgo San Paolo, Turin, Italy Predecessor Lancia Gamma Successor Lancia Kappa Class Executive car Body style(s) 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon Layout FF layout Platform Type Four Engine(s) Petrol: 2.0 L straight-4 2.0 L straight-4 turbo 2.8 L V6 3.0 L V6 3.0 L V8 Diesel: 2.5 L straight-4 turbodiesel Transmission(s) 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic[1] Wheelbase 2660 mm (104.7 in.) Length 4590 mm (180.7 in.) Width 1755 mm (69.1 in.) Height 1440 mm (56.7 in.) Curb weight 1150-1300 kg (2535-2866 lb) Related Saab 9000 Alfa Romeo 164 Fiat Croma Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign Pininfarina (Station Wagon) UK-spec Lancia Thema IE Turbo 1990 8.32 Engine featuring 'Lancia by Ferrari' valvecover Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Lancia Thema The Lancia Thema was an executive car produced by the Italian automaker Lancia between 1984 and 1994, and was one of four cars to share the "Type Four" chassis alongside the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. The Thema was first shown in Turin Motor Show in 1984. Contents 1 Overview 1.1 Thema 8.32 2 Engines 3 References 4 External links [edit] Overview The Thema was available as a sedan and as a station wagon designed by Pininfarina, and was considered one of the most spacious and comfortable European cars of its time. In addition to the sedans, 21,074 Thema station wagons were built by Pininfarina between 1986-1994 in their Borgo San Paolo plant.[2] The Thema re-established Lancia as a high-quality luxury manufacturer with a galvanized steel chassis and rust protection that equaled or bettered that of its competitors. Build quality was higher than the Fiat Croma's and on par with the Saab 9000's. The sales organisation, however, was poor in many markets and secondhand values for the car suffered. Production of the Thema ceased in 1994 when Lancia withdrew from right-hand drive markets (including the United Kingdom) in response to dwindling popularity and sales. (The station wagon version was never offered in right-hand drive.) Lancia continued, however, to be one of the most popular manufacturers in the Italian market and the Thema's replacement, the Lancia Kappa, sold well. [edit] Thema 8.32 The ultimate Thema, the '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.[3] It used a 2927 cc Ferrari V8. This engine was based on the unit used in the Ferrari 308 qv and some of the componentry was assembled by Ducati[4] 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 different firing order. All this to make the engine characteristics more suitable in a four door luxury saloon. Both Series 1 and 2 cars in non catalysed form produced 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) and were capable of 0–100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and 240 km/h (149 mph) whilst catalysed versions were slightly detuned to 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) which gave 0–100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and 235 km/h (146 mph). The car offered good performance (though the Turbo version was quicker than the catalytic version from 0 to 100 km/h) and excellent refinement, including a luxurious hand made wood-and-leather interior by Poltrona Frau complete with the same luxury equipment as LX versions of the Thema. Unfortunately, a price tag of £40,000 (or more) in Britain, and the fact that only left hand drive versions were produced, limited its appeal with only 9 being officially sold there. This version of the Thema also sold in limited numbers in Italy with 2370 Series 1 built between 1986 and 1988 and 1601 Series 2 built between 1989 and 1992. 64 numbered vehicles were made, 32 series 1 and 32 series 2. These were only available in Ferrari-red. 5 non catalyst Thema 8.32s were exported to Taiwan and 2 of them still survive today. [edit] Engines 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 got access to this engine). Model Displacement Power Torque Note Top Speed/0–100 km/h/s 2.0 8V 1995 cc 120 PS (88 kW; 120 hp) @5250 rpm 170 N·m (130 lb·ft) @3300 rpm 1985–1989 195 km/h (121 mph) /9.7 2.0 8V 1995 cc 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @5600 rpm 162 N·m (119 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 1987–1989 191 km/h (119 mph) /10.4 2.0 8V 1995 cc 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) @5600 rpm 162 N·m (119 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 1989–1995 195 km/h (121 mph) /11.4 2.0 16V 1995 cc 146 PS (107 kW; 144 hp) @6000 rpm 173 N·m (128 lb·ft) @4000 rpm 1989–1992 202 km/h (126 mph) /10.4 2.0 16V 1995 cc 155 PS (114 kW; 153 hp) @6500 rpm 181 N·m (133 lb·ft) @3500 rpm 1992–1995 205 km/h (127 mph) /10.1 2.0 Turbo 8V 1995 cc 166 PS (122 kW; 164 hp) @5500 rpm 290 N·m (210 lb·ft) @2750 rpm 1985–1988 218 km/h (135 mph) /7.2 2.0 Turbo 8V 1995 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5500 rpm 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @2700 rpm 1988–1989 210 km/h (130 mph)/7.9 2.0 Turbo 16V 1995 cc 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) @5500 rpm 270 N·m (200 lb·ft) @2500 rpm 1989–1992 222 km/h (138 mph) /8.0 2.0 Turbo 16V 1995 cc 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) @5750 rpm 304 N·m (224 lb·ft) @3750 rpm 1992–1995 230 km/h (143 mph) /7.2 2.9 V6 12V 2849 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5250 rpm 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @2700 rpm 1985–1989 208 km/h (129 mph) /8.2 2.9 V6 12V 2849 cc 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) @5000 rpm 225 N·m (166 lb·ft) @3500 rpm 1989–1992 205 km/h (127 mph) /8.4 3.0 V6 12V 2959 cc 175 PS (129 kW; 173 hp) @5500 rpm 250 N·m (180 lb·ft) @4500 rpm 1992–1995 220 km/h (137 mph) /8.1 3.0 V8 32V 2927 cc 215 PS (158 kW; 212 hp) @6750 rpm 285 N·m (210 lb·ft) @4500 rpm 1987–1989 240 km/h (149 mph)/6.8 3.0 V8 32V 2927 cc 205 PS (151 kW; 202 hp) @6750 rpm 263 N·m (194 lb·ft) @5000 rpm 1989–1992 235 km/h (146 mph) /7.2 2.5 TD 2445 cc 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) @4100 rpm 217 N·m (160 lb·ft) @2300 rpm 1985–1989 185 km/h (115 mph) /11.9 2.5 TD 2499 cc 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) @3900 rpm 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @2200 rpm 1989–1992 195 km/h (121 mph) /11.0 2.5 TD 2499 cc 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) @4100 rpm 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @2400 rpm 1992–1995 195 km/h (121 mph) /11.5 [edit] References ^ "Lancia/Models/Lancia Thema". carsfromitaly.net. http://www.carsfromitaly.net. Retrieved 2007-08-03.  ^ "PRODUZIONE COMPLESSIVA" (PDF). pininfarina.it. http://www.pininfarina.it/repository/Gruppo/Produzionecomplessiva.pdf. Retrieved 2007-08-03.  ^ "Lancia Thema 832". oocities.com/clublanciathema. Archived from the original on 2008-02-15. http://web.archive.org/web/20080215061719/http://www.geocities.com/clublanciathema/832.html. Retrieved 2007-08-03.  ^ "Heritage Features and News". ducati.com. http://www.ducati.com/heritage/news/quattro_ruote2.jhtml;jsessionid=5L20AUXHEJBPSCRNCB2SFFAKFUIHUIV4. Retrieved 2007-08-03.  [edit] External links Lancisti.net - An Information Exchange and Support Community for Lancia Owners and Enthusiasts Part of a Dutch Lancia Thema community on the Web. Check out all the sites but see here all the models en types of the Lancia Thema! v â€¢ d â€¢ e Lancia 1907–1918: Alfa-12HP Â· Dialfa-18HP Â· Beta-15/20HP Â· Delta-20/30HP Â· Epsilon Â· Eta-30/50HP Â· Gamma-20HP Â· Theta-35HP Â· Zeta-12/15HP 1918–1945: Aprilia Â· Ardea Â· Artena Â· Astura Â· Augusta Â· Dilambda Â· Kappa Â· Dikappa Â· Lambda Â· Trikappa 1945–1980: Appia Â· Aurelia Â· Beta Â· D20 Â· D23/D24 Â· D25 Â· D50 Â· Flaminia Â· Flavia Â· 2000 Â· Fulvia Â· Gamma Â· Montecarlo Â· Stratos HF 1980–2009: Dedra Â· Delta Â· Delta S4 Â· Kappa Â· LC1 Â· LC2 Â· Lybra Â· Prisma Â· Thema Â· Trevi Â· Y10 Â· Ypsilon Â· Zeta Â· 037 (Group B)  Â· Thesis 2010-2011 Lancia Stratos Current models: Ypsilon Â· Musa Â· Delta Â· Phedra Concept cars: Megagamma Â· Sibilo Vincenzo Lancia Â· Corporate website Â· A brand of the Fiat Group v â€¢ d â€¢ e « previous — Lancia Automobiles S.p.A., a subsidiary of the Fiat S.p.A. since 1969, car timeline, 1980s–present Type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Supermini A112* Y10* Y Ypsilon Small family car Delta I Delta II Delta III Large family car Beta Prisma Dedra Lybra Beta Trevi Executive car Gamma Thema Kappa Thesis Mini MPV Musa Large MPV Zeta Phedra Racing car 037 Delta S4 Beta Montecarlo Turbo LC1 LC2 *Rebadged Autobianchi model || || HOMESHED OF THE WEEKSOTW: LANCIA THEMA V6 Shed Of The WeekSOTW: BMW 520i TouringSOTW: MG-F 1.8 VVCSOTW: Mitsubishi 3000GTSOTW: Renault 5 GT TurboSOTW: Alfa Romeo GTV T SparkSOTW: Volvo C70SOTW: Citroen CX FamilialeSOTW: Ford Capri Mk3SOTW: VW Golf GTI Cabriolet Mk1SOTW: Montego TurboSOTW: Vauxhall RoyaleSOTW: BMW 635CSiSOTW: Mk2 Toyota MR2SOTW: Lancia Thema V6SOTW: Mercedes-Benz 280ESOTW: VW Scirocco ScalaSOTW: Daimler XJ40 AutoSOTW: Saab 9000 CarlssonSOTW: Peugeot 306 GTi-6SOTW: Mk1 Toyota MR2SOTW: Mazda Xedos 6SOTW: Alfa Romeo 156 2.5 V6SOTW: Citroen XMSOTW Special: BMW 328i TouringSOTW: BMW 316 Baur ConvertibleSOTW: Land Rover Series IIISOTW: Mazda MX-6SOTW: Hooked On ClassicsSOTW: Mazda MX-3 V6SOTW: Alfa Romeo 90 Cloverleaf GoldSOTW: BMW 735i (E23)SOTW: MG ZT+ 190SOTW: Nissan 200 SX (S14)SOTW: Vauxhall Calibra DTMSOTW: BMW 535i Hartge H5SOTW: Audi 80 2.8SOTW: Alfa Romeo AlfettaSOTW: Bargain BargesSOTW: Mondeo ST200/ Rover 620tiSOTW: Rover SD1/Metro Vanden PlasSOTW: Audi Coupe GTSOTW: Ford Sierra XR4X4SOTW: Citroen AX GT-5/TVR S2SOTW: Ford Puma 1.7SOTW: Lexus LS400SOTW: Renault Laguna V6 RTiSOTW: Alfa Romeo 155 SilverstoneSOTW: BMW 325i CabrioletSOTW Xmas Special: Leyland Sherpa Camper VanSOTW: Mazda RX-7SOTW: Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6SOTW: Lancia Beta Coupe 2000ieSOTW: Alfa Romeo GTV 2.0SOTW: Fiat X1/9 'Gran Finale'SOTW: Renault Fuego GTXSOTW: MGB GTSOTW: Cortina MkIISOTW: Rover 800 Vitesse CoupeSOTW: Mini 1000SOTW: MGF 1.8i VVCSOTW: E21 BMW 316 / MX-5 soldSOTW: Skoda Estelle 105 SSOTW: Vauxhall Senator 24v CD AutoSOTW: Honda Prelude 2.2i VTECSOTW: Citroen Xantia Activa/MX-5 updateSOTW Special: Mazda MX-5SOTW: Audi 200 TurboSOTW: Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6SOTW: BMW 325i TouringSOTW: Alfa Romeo 164 3.0 V6 LussoSOTW: Audi 80 SportSOTW: Jaguar XJ6 4.0 SovereignSOTW: Saab 9000 2.3 CSESOTW: Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16SOTW: Renault 21 Turbo QuadraSOTW: E32 BMW 735iLe Mans SOTW: Peugeot 306 D TurboSOTW: Volkswagen Golf GTI Convertible MkISOTW Special: MR2/ Range RoverSOTW: Mitsubishi Galant GTI 16vSOTW: Capri 2.0 SSOTW: Subaru SVXSOTW SPECIAL: Toyota MR2 GT T-BarSOTW: Fiat Coupe 20v TurboSOTW: Volvo T5 EstateSOTW: BMW M535iSOTW: Porsche 924SSOTW: Rover 75 V6SOTW: Rover 3500s V8SOTW: Audi Cabriolet 2.6SOTW: Reliant Scimitar SS1SOTW: MK1 Toyota MR-2SOTW: Nissan Almera GTISOTW: Saab 90SOTW: Lancia ThemaSOTW: Fiat X1/9SOTW: Dateline BikiniSOTW: Triumph DolomiteSOTW: Toyota SupraSOTW: Ford Granada Cosworth SOTW: Mazda RX-7SOTW: Jaguar XJ6 3.2 SportSOTW: Datsun 280ZXSOTW: Audi 80 SportSOTW: Peugeot 306 GTI-6SOTW: MG ZS 120SOTW Special - 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Good luck with that... With Lancia threatening another crack of the whip here in the UK-market (we'll believe it when we see it), Shed brings you a taste of things to come with this the Thema, the last Lancia flagship to grace UK shores. Now, cynics amongst you - and we know you're out there - may protest the Thema is less than worthy of the illustrious Lancia shield, bearing more than a passing resemblance to the Saab 9000. In fact the cars share the same 'type four' chassis which also formed the foundations for the beautiful Alfa 164 and the, er, Fiat Croma. However as future Lancias look like sharing Chrysler under-duds, Shed wouldn't dream of suggesting such cosy relationships are in any way inappropriate for the brand. Like the 164, the Thema was designed by Pininfarina who are well known for their competence with a slab of clay - well usually, anyway. Where the Alfa relied on its flowing, graceful lines, the Lancia is a far more brutal affair. Flat-nosed and angry-faced, it looks like it's had one too many bad experiences in a boxing ring - much like the Integrale which unfortunately, as yet eludes Shed's purse. That's not to say the driving experience need be any less exciting than its rally-bred stablemate. With an engine designed by Aurelio Lampred (formerly of Alfa Romeo and Ferrari), this 148bhp, 2.9 litre V6 example can spirit the Thema to 60 in 8.2sec - before running out of puff at 129mph. Brakes devoid of ABS will remind you of days of old when thoughts turn to stopping, and there's no aircon to go wrong either. Should you decide to enter into negotiations with the vendor (whose opening gambit is £900), this sparkling silver example has been with in the same hands for the past nine years, covering only 5,000miles in the period. The eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed the lack of a current MOT, but worry ye not as the owner assures Shed this is a typo and the old girl can - legally at least - stagger on until April 2011. Although the tatty exterior hints at this Thema reaching its twilight years, all the electrics function. However we have inferred from the ad this may be intermittently, at least as far as the electric windows are concerned, further cementing this fine car's noble Italian credentials. As well as being mechanically sound, this week's SOTW comes complete with the spares from another two Themas the owner has previously dismantled. Though, quite how reassuring this is, we're not entirely sure... "Caveat emptor," as somebody once said on the way to the forums. The advert reads: 1988 Lancia Thema Series 1 V6 For SaleOverall she is in good condition. Sunroof, Automatic heating (not aircon). Non-ABS version.Current owner 9 years and 5000 miles.MOT Apr 2010, Tax Oct 2010.Bodywork mostly good with the worst parts being a scabby rear wheelarch and the bottom corner of the rear screen. Mechanically good.Electrics all work fine although window switches have their moments.Rare Car. Loads of spares included (have broken 2 of these over the years). Mostly mechanical and electrical but some trim as well. More photos can be found here Make Lancia Model Thema Series 1 V6 Price £900Year 1988 Category Saloons / Estates Mileage 86500 Miles Colour Silver Transmission Automatic LHD / RHD RHD Convertible No Location Trowbridge, Wiltshire, UK Private / Trade Private Car Author: Rusty-C102 comments on this storyLatest comment by dinkel Term & Conditions Hosted by Carrenza Copyright © 1998-2010 PistonHeads.com ® Speed Matters ® || Forum Guides FAQs Garage ePER Events Gallery Classifieds Blogs Shop Arcade Links Register Community New Posts Search Community Links Social Groups Members Map Members Chat Trader Ratings Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Thanked Posts Search Blogs Tag Search Advanced Search New Posts New Posts 1 Day Ago 2 Days Ago 3 Days Ago 4 Days Ago 5 Days Ago 6 Days Ago 1 Week Ago Go to Page... The FIAT Forum > Members Zone > Newbie Central Hiya.Lancia Thema owner newbie User Name Remember Me? Password Thread Tools Search this Thread 1 Week Ago #1 Stevecat Get Your Own Title Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Market Deeping Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0 Hiya.Lancia Thema owner newbie Hellooooooo! Just joined here as Im a lover of most brands Italian. Not long since I returned back to a Lancia,after an 11 year gap.During that time I owned a 1986 944 Lux Auto and a lovely old 1984 Audi 200 Turbo. Before this gap I had 2 Lancia Thema Turbo.1 x 1987 8 valve Series One,and 1 x 1991 16 valve Series Two.I then bought a 3 year old integrale Verde York Edition which was stolen from the car park next to Back2Basics club in Leeds.Was muchly gutted back then. Now in my 3rd Thema,cos noone will want to nick one of those.Shes clear grey metallic,goes like a Thai Hooker,and is slowly getting detailed to fcuk,and some steering/suspension parts replaced.Scored a Thema 8.32 Leather Wheel for her last week.£450 new,£25!!! Yeehaawww. Hoping for the full heated electric 8.32 Thema Ferrari interior soon as I can find one not at a stuuuupid price! Steve __________________ 1989/G Lancia Thema Turbo 16v LX,Grigio Chiaro,THM reg,H&R springs,raised boost.Oh and a brand new Lancia engine in 2004,still only on 65k 1 Week Ago #2 yellow seicento Get Your Own Title Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: skeg-vegas Posts: 161 Thanks: 5 Trader Rating: 0 Re: Hiya.Lancia Thema owner newbie get some pics up mate, love these cars __________________ ''oooo thats not gone well.... il get a hammer!'' 1 Week Ago #3 Stevecat Get Your Own Title Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Market Deeping Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0 Re: Hiya.Lancia Thema owner newbie Okey dokey matey! Check the plate too,bless that original owner! Shes getting the Series 3 mirrors,rear lights,and the Holy Grail front bumper soon so will look like this .... Steve __________________ 1989/G Lancia Thema Turbo 16v LX,Grigio Chiaro,THM reg,H&R springs,raised boost.Oh and a brand new Lancia engine in 2004,still only on 65k Last edited by Stevecat; 1 Week Ago at 02:57. 1 Week Ago #4 Percyhahn What could my title be? Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bourne Lincs Posts: 804 Thanks: 6 Trader Rating: 0 Re: Hiya.Lancia Thema owner newbie im jealous im a huge lancia fan lol. its a lovely looking car welcome to FF __________________ current mods - chrome grille surround - leon cupra splitter -TMc's tuning box Mods to do - gsr for 1.3 - out any week now - intercooler and lowering « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Search this Thread Advanced Search Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Forum Rules Forum Jump Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post Anyone know the Lancia Thema IE 2L ? Hyperspace Non-FIAT 4 02-07-2010 21:05 lancia thema 8.32 Jai Auction Watch 7 03-12-2009 01:38 Lancia Thema...HELP!! ryn079 Non-FIAT 0 18-04-2009 20:04 Lancia Thema 8.32 faster4_tec Auction Watch 4 05-10-2006 21:34 All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:26. Copyright ©2002 - 2010 FIAT Forum Proudly hosted by iNETFX Contact Us - Archive - Privacy - Rules - Top || Lancia Thema - Definition Lancia Thema was a model of Italian automobile manufacturer Lancia. The 1985 Lancia Thema was one of four cars in the mid-1980s which used the Type Four chassis, the others were Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma and Saab 9000. Lancia Thema was one of the most spacious and comfortable European cars. Its 2.0 four-cylinder cars was normal aspirated and a very popular turbo version was refined and with very good performance. These engines originated from the Lampredi design very widely used by Fiat Group. Aurelio Lampredi was a former Ferrari engine designer. The earlier car was also delivered with a lacy 2.8 V6 engines developed in cooperation with the French PSA group and Volvo. The PSA engine was in 1992 replaced with a 3,0 L V6 Alfa Romeo engine, by many regarded as the best V6 engines ever made. The Thema reestabliched Lancia as a high quality luxury producer after the problems the Marque experienced with the earlier Lancia Beta in the 70's. As a result of the Fiat group selling of car factory to Russia, they made barter deals getting corrousious steel in return insteda of cash. The corrousious steel went into many of the Fiat products in the 70's and 80's and nearly ruined a good brand. Build quality was higher than the Fiat Croma and at par with SAAB 9000. The Thema had galvanized chassis. Many customers experienced a bad sales organisation in most markets and the secondhand value suffered. The car was also delivered as a beautiful Station Wagon (SW) designed by Pininfarina. The LX versions had same luxury equipment as the top of the range car Thema 8.32. The ultimate Lancia Thema was version 8.32, used a 3.0 L V8 Ferrari 205 bhp (153 kW) engine capable of more than 140 mph (234 km/h). It had fantastic performance ( though the Turbo versions was quicker from 0 to 100 km/h) and excellent refinement to be enjoyed while sitting in a luxurious wood-and-leather interior, but with a £40,000+ price tag and being left hand drive only, just a handful were sold in Britain. It was even a rare site on Italian roads. The Lancia Thema survived until 1994, when the marque withdrew from right hand drive markets (including Britain) because of a fall in popularity. But Lancia continued to be one of the most popular manufacturers on the Italian market and the Thema's replacement, Lancia Kappa, helped the marque sell its products well. It seems possible that Lancia may start to import to Britain again. 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