The article explained that the UK market XM's were not fitted with the self-centering power-steering because " buyers here don't like it . " Regarding performance, the Lancia recorded a 0 60 mph time of 9.6 seconds versus 12.4 for the Citroen and 10.6 for the BMW . The Thema was " the most mettlesome of the trio " due to sharp throttle responses and engine sound quality.