Lancia Thesis 2007 Owner handbook (in English)
Manufacturer: LANCIA, Model Year: 2007, Model line: Thesis, Model: Lancia Thesis 2007Pages: 386, PDF Size: 8.69 MB
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2.4
Independent wheel, 
5-link Multilink type, 
with aluminium 
wishbones, anti-roll bar, 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers.
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping action
variation (SKYHOOK), 
where provided. 
Independent wheel, 
multiple links, 
with lower wishbone 
and 3 control rods, 
anti-roll bar, coaxial 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers.
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping action
variation (SKYHOOK), 
where provided. 2.0 TB 
Independent wheel, 
5-link Multilink type, 
with aluminium 
wishbones, anti-roll bar, 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers.
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping action
variation (SKYHOOK), 
where provided. 
Independent wheel, 
multiple links, 
with lower wishbone 
and 3 control rods, 
anti-roll bar, coaxial 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers.
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping action
variation (SKYHOOK), 
where provided.2.4 CAE
Independent wheel, 
5-link Multilink type, 
with aluminium 
wishbones, anti-roll bar, 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers.
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping action
variation (SKYHOOK), 
where provided. 
Independent wheel, 
multiple links, 
with lower wishbone 
and 3 control rods, 
anti-roll bar, coaxial 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers.
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping action
variation (SKYHOOK), 
where provided.
SUSPENSIONS
Front
Rear 
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2.4
Independent wheel, 
5-link Multilink type, 
with aluminium 
wishbones, anti-roll bar, 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers. 
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping 
action variation 
(SKYHOOK), 
where provided. 
Independent wheel, 
multiple links, 
with lower wishbone 
and 3 control rods, 
anti-roll bar, coaxial 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers. 
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping 
action variation 
(SKYHOOK), 
where provided.2.4 JTD
Independent wheel, 
5-link Multilink type, 
with aluminium 
wishbones, anti-roll bar, 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers. 
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping 
action variation 
(SKYHOOK), 
where provided. 
Independent wheel, 
multiple links, 
with lower wishbone 
and 3 control rods, 
anti-roll bar, coaxial 
coil springs and 
telescopic shock absorbers. 
Telescopic shock absorbers 
with continuous damping 
action variation 
(SKYHOOK), 
where provided.
Front
Rear 
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2.4
Rack-and-pinion 
power steering gear. 
Optional, where provided,
(VARIOSTEER)hydraulic
power steering (power 
steering variable 
with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with 
manual or electric 
(position memory) angular
adjustment system 
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.24 2.0 TB 
Rack-and-pinion 
power steering gear. 
Optional, where provided,
(VARIOSTEER)hydraulic
power steering (power 
steering variable 
with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with 
manual or electric 
(position memory) angular
adjustment system 
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.24 2.4 CAE
Rack-and-pinion 
steering gear, with 
VARIOSTEER hydraulic 
power steering 
(power steering 
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing jointed
steering column with 
manual or electric 
(position memory) angular
adjustment system 
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.16
STEERING
Control
Steering column
Steering wheel
Minimum steering circle metres
Number of steering 
wheel turns lock-to-lock 
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2.4 JTD 20V CAE
Rack-and-pinion 
steering gear, with 
VARIOSTEER hydraulic 
power steering 
(power steering 
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing 
jointed steering 
column with 
manual or electric 
(position memory) 
angular adjustment system 
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.163.2 V6 CAE
Rack-and-pinion 
steering gear, with 
VARIOSTEER hydraulic 
power steering 
(power steering 
variable with speed)
Energy-absorbing 
jointed steering 
column with 
manual or electric 
(position memory) 
angular adjustment system 
Energy-absorbing
steering wheel
12.2
2.16
Control
Steering column
Steering wheel
Minimum steering circle metres
Number of steering 
wheel turns lock-to-lock 
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2.4
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.0 TB 
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.4 CAE
7Jx16 H2-39
215/60 R16 (95W)
215/60 ZR16 (95W)
7Jx17 H2-41
225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W)
215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
2.0 TB 
2.3
2.32.4
2.3
2.32.4 CAE
2.3
2.3
WHEELS
Standard tyres
Rims
Tyres
Optional tyres
Rims
Tyres (*)
Snow tyres
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on these tyres
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (excluding snow tyres)
Front and rear tyres
- average load bar
- full load bar 
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3.2 V6 CAE
2.3
2.3 2.4 JTD 20V CAE
2.3/2,7 (*)
2.3/2,7 (*)
2.4 JTD 20V CAE 3.2 V6 CAE
Standard tyres
Rims7Jx16 H2-39 7Jx16 H2-39
Tyres215/60 R16 (95W) 215/60 R16 (95W)215/60 ZR16 (95W) 215/60 ZR16 (95W)
Optional tyres
Rims7Jx17 H2-37 7Jx17 H2-41
7Jx17 H2-41
8Jx18 H2-37
Tyres (*)225/50 R17 (94W) 225/50 R17 (94W)
225/50 ZR17 (94W) 225/50 ZR17 (94W)
235/40 ZR18 (95Y)
Snow tyres215/60 R16 (95H) M+S 215/60 R16 (95H) M+S
(*) Chains cannot be fitted on these tyres
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (excluding snow tyres)
Front and rear tyres
- average load bar
- full load bar
(*) Pressure for 235/40 ZR 18 (95Y) tyre 
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RIMS AND TYRES
Alloy rims or steel.
Tubeless tyres with radial carcass.
The homologated tyres are listed in
the log book.
IMPORTANTIn the event of dis-
crepancies between information
given in the Owner Handbook and
that shown in the Log Book, refer to
the latter one.
To ensure safety of the car in
movement, it must be fitted with
tyres of specified size and of the
same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANTDo not use inner
tubes with tubeless tyres. CORRECT TYRE READING 
Below, please find the instructions
needed to understand the meaning
of the code stamped on the tyre, as
shown in fig. 6.
The code may be in one of the ways
given in the example.
Example:
225/50 R 17 94 W 
or 
225/50 ZR 17 94W
fig. 6
L0A0257b
225= Nominal width (S, distance
in mm between sides)
50= Percentage height/width
ratio (H/S)
R= Radial tyre
ZR= Radial tyre, with speed over
240 km/h
17= Rim diameter in inches (Ø) 
94= Load index (capacity)
W= Maximum speed index.  
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Maximum speed index
Q= up to 160 km/h
R= up to 170 km/h
S= up to 180 km/h
T= up to 190 km/h
U= up to 200 km/h
H= up to 210 km/h
V= over 210 km/h
ZR= over 240 km/h
W= up to 270 km/h
Y= up to 300 km/h
Maximum speed index 
for snow tyres
QM + S= up to 160 km/h
TM + S= up to 190 km/h
HM + S= up to 210 km/h Load index (capacity)
60 = 250 kg
61 = 257 kg 
62 = 265 kg
63 = 272 kg
64 = 280 kg 
65 = 290 kg
66 = 300 kg
67 = 307 kg 
68 = 315 kg
69 = 325 kg
70 = 335 kg 
71 = 345 kg
72 = 355 kg
73 = 365 kg
74 = 375 kg 
75 = 387 kg
76 = 400 kg
77 = 412 kg 
78 = 425 kg
79 = 437 kg
80 = 450 kg 
81 = 462 kg
82 = 475 kg
83 = 487 kg84 = 500 kg 
85 = 515 kg
86 = 530 kg
87 = 545 kg 
88 = 560 kg
89 = 580 kg
90 = 600 kg 
91 = 615 kg
92 = 630 kg
93 = 650 kg
94 = 670 kg 
95 = 690 kg
96 = 710 kg
97 = 730 kg 
98 = 750 kg
99 = 775 kg
100 = 800 kg 
101 = 825 kg
102 = 850 kg 
103 = 875 kg
104 = 900 kg 
105 = 925 kg
106 = 950 kg CORRECT RIM 
READING
Below, please find the instructions
needed to understand the meaning
of the code stamped on the rim, as
shown in fig. 6.
Example: 7 J x 16 H2 39
7= rim width in inches (1)
J= rim drop centre outline (side
projection where the tyre
bead rests) (2)
16= rim nominal diameter in
inches (corresponds to diam-
eter of the tyre to be mount-
ed) (3=Ø)
H2= hump shape and number
(relief on the circumference
holding the tubeless tyre
bead on the rim)
39= wheel camber (distance
between rim point of contact
and wheel rim centre line) 
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2.0 TB 
224
8.9
28.92.4
217
9.5
30.22.4 CAE
215
10.0
31.23.2 V6 CAE
240
8.8
29.3 2.4 JTD 20VCAE
222
9.7
31
2.0 TB
2° 40’
–50’  ± 20’
–1 mm ± 1 mm
–41’  ± 20’
+3 mm ± 1 mm2.4
2.4 CAE
2° 40’
–50’ ± 20’
–1 mm ± 1 mm
–41’  ± 20’
+3 mm ± 1 mm2.4 JTD 20V CAE
2° 40’
–50’ ± 20’
–1 mm ± 1 mm
–41’  ± 20’
+3 mm ± 1 mm3.2 V6 CAE
2° 40’
–50’ ± 20’
–1 mm ± 1 mm
–41’  ± 20’
+3 mm ± 1 mm
PERFORMANCE
Top speed km/h
Acceleration from 0-100 km/h sec.
Kilometre with standing start sec.
WHEEL GEOMETRY
Front wheels (STD A):
– caster angle
– kingpin angle
– toe-in
Rear wheels (STD A):
– kingpin angle
– toe-in 
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DIMENSIONS
fig. 7The sizes are in mm and refer to the car fitted with standard tyres. 
Slight size changes with optional tyres. Height is intended for an unladen car.
Boot volume (as per VDA standards): 400 dm
3
L0A0171b
(*) = 3.0 V6 CAEand 
3.2 V6 CAE versions