This middle segment has been seamlessly integrated into the Thesis' body and contains a continuation of the car's flowing, curvaceous waistline. The Stola S85, complete with body strengthening materials needed to compensate for the structural rigidity lost when stretched, checks in with a dry weight of 2,030 kilograms (4,475 lbs), which is quite light for such a grand car - a truly impressive feat.
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| The S85 takes advantage of the Lancia's upscale styling to deliver a limousine that's got the looks to outclass nearly everything on the road. (Photo: Stola) |
Despite the fact that that the Thesis, the car that the S85 is based off of, is an entry-level luxury sedan, it looks tens of thousands more expensive than its price tag suggests. It's simply elegant and luxurious in appearance, featuring faceted headlamps, a hexagonal grille and flat-angle hood. The S85 takes advantage of the Lancia's upscale styling to deliver a limousine that's got the looks to outclass nearly everything on the road bar Bentley's Arnage, Rolls Royce's Phantom and Maybach's 57 or 62. It actually looks quite a bit similar to the latter.
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| Stola has fully refurnished the interior of the S85 from its Lancia Thesis roots, to reflect a more luxurious, limousine-like atmosphere. (Photo: Stola) |
The first model was presented at Geneva in a stunning two-tone scheme of black cherry and black, only accentuating the car's luxurious purpose. The S85 will ride on 18-inch lattice-spoke light alloy wheels wrapped in 245/45 ZR 18 performance rubber.
Aside from stretching the car, Stola has fully refurnished the interior to reflect a more luxurious, limousine-like atmosphere. The rear of the car has been modified with two bucket seats, divided by a plump center armrest, and trimmed in the finest leather. These seats electrically adjust as well.