Marking the company's 85th year in business, 2004 is a very important year for Stola S.p.A., to highlight this significant milestone Stola presented the S 85 prototype at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show of that year. S 85 is based on the Lancia Thesis and clearly demonstrates Stola's expertise in the manufacture of the highest quality prototypes, while emphasizing Turin's unique tradition of coach building. S 85 also pays tribute to the special relationship Stola have with Lancia, that relationship began in 1919 when Lancia commissioned the company to manufacture the Lambda show car.
The main visual difference from the standard car is the overall length with an increase of 600mm, but this as been achieved without the profiling defects of traditional limousines, we revised all upper and side surfaces including glass and interior roof trim in three axes in order to achieve a total harmious and cohesive form rather than a typical 'stretched look'. The two tone amaranth colour scheme was chosen to allude to the popular tradition limousines of the Thirties and Forties and was achieved using the bicolour pain system.
The interior of this prototype is very sophisticated. Flawless, attention to detail combined with beautiful surfaces as created an incredibly exclusive feel. The rear floor is completely flat and finished in wood, all interior coverings are in Frau leather, rear seats are fully adjustable, the interior is well appointed with numerous accessories including special diffused lighting, drinks cooler and the sophisticated LWD Mobile Car System engineered and produced by Informatica Delta S.p.A. The system is a 'portable travel solution' extremely, comprehensive and suitable for any professional need, besides the GPS equipment, it allows for total office application guaranteeing connection to Internet and Company, it can send and receive Emails and faxes globally. In terms of in car entertainment it also allows for Dvd Movies, video games and Cd's or MP3 files.
Company press release, last updated before 12 / 01 / 2004
independent, multilink type with 5 rods, with aluminium wishbones, coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers with continuous damping adjustment (Skyhook), antiroll torsion beam
Rear suspension
independent, multilink arms with lower wishbone and three control rods, coaxial coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers with continuous damping adjustment (Skyhook), antiroll torsion beam
Steering
speed-variable hydraulic power steering (Variosteer)
Brakes
ventilated discs, all-round
Drive
Front wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight
2030 kilo / 4475.4 lbs
Length / Width / Height
5488 mm (216.1 in) / 1830 mm (72 in) / 1465 mm (57.7 in)
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Thesis Stola S85
Marking the company's 85th year in business, 2004 is a very important year for Stola S.p.A., to highlight this significant milestone Stola presented the S 85 prototype at the prestigious Geneva Motor Show of that year. S 85 is based on the Lancia Thesis and clearly demonstrates Stola's expertise in the manufacture of the highest quality prototypes, while emphasizing Turin's unique tradition of coach building. S 85 also pays tribute to the special relationship Stola have with Lancia, that relationship began in 1919 when Lancia commissioned the company to manufacture the Lambda show car.
