The Stola S85: A Maybach 62 for the Less Well-Heeled

For its 85th anniversary the Italian coachwork company Stola has developed a special-edition limousine. Stola is a company that works hand-in-hand with large automobile manufacturers to produced limited edition and special editions of various cars, like the carrozzerias of yesteryear that included such famous names as Bertone, Frua, Vignale and of course Karmann and Pininfarina, both of which are still doing strong business.

Just previously Stola introduced the S82 Spyder, a 450-hp twin-turbocharged version of Porsches Boxster hailed as a junior Carrera GT. Last year the S82 was massaged into

Italian coachwork company Stola has developed a special-edition limousine to mark their 85th anniversary. (Photo: Stola)

This year is a bit of a different story, as Stola has created a stretched version of Italian automaker Lancias luxurious Thesis sedan called the

Stola has created a stretched version of Italian automaker Lancias luxurious Thesis sedan called the S85. (Photo: Stola)

The most important part about a limousine is the comfort of those who ride in back. Space, including the room to stretch out ones legs and arms is crucial, otherwise it just wouldnt be worthy of the limousine designation. The Thesis, Lancias largest car, receives a body stretch of 23.6 inches which brings it to a total length of nearly 18 feet. The extra length comes

The S85 takes advantage of the Lancias upscale styling to deliver a limousine thats got the looks to outclass nearly everything on the road. (Photo: Stola)

This middle segment has been seamlessly integrated into the Thesis body and contains a continuation of the cars 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 4,475 pounds, which is quite light for such a grand car - a truly impressive feat.

Despite the fact

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 cars luxurious purpose. The S85 will ride on 18-inch lattice-spoke light alloy wheels wrapped

The S85 can be outfitted with a multimedia office package that includes a small LCD display. (Photo: Stola)

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.

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