Isuzu 117 Coupé

Isuzu 117 Coupé (PA)
Isuzu 117 Coupé (PA)
	1968–1973 Isuzu 117 Coupé
Overview
Manufacturer	Isuzu
Production	1968–1981
Assembly	Kawasaki Plant, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
Designer	Giorgetto Giugiaro
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related	Isuzu Florian
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1584 cc G161W DOHC I4 (1968–1972; PA90); 1817 cc G180N/SS/Z OHC I4 (1970–1981; PA95); 1817 cc G180W DOHC I4 (1973–1978; PA95); 1949 cc G200Z OHC I4 (1978–1981; PA96); 1949 cc G200W DOHC I4 (1978–1981; PA96); Diesel:; 2238 cc C223 I4 OHV (1979–1981; PAD96);
Transmission	4-speed manual (1968–1981; 1.6/1.8 L); 5-speed manual (1976–1981; 1.9/2.2 L); 3-speed automatic (1975–1981; 1.8/1.9/2.2 L);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length	4,280 mm (168.5 in) (1968–1973); 4,310 mm (169.7 in) (1973–1977); 4,320 mm (170.1 in) (1977–1981);
Width	1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Height	1,310 mm (51.6 in) (1973–1975); 1,320 mm (52.0 in) (1968–1973); 1,325 mm (52.2 in) (1976–1981);
Curb weight	1,050–1,090 kg (2,315–2,403 lb) (1.6 L); 1,055–1,145 kg (2,326–2,524 lb) (1.8 L); 1,070–1,150 kg (2,359–2,535 lb) (1.9 L); 1,165–1,190 kg (2,568–2,624 lb) (2.2 L);
Chronology
Successor	Isuzu Piazza

The Isuzu 117 Coupé is a compact Gran Turismo type 2-door fastback coupé which was produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Isuzu between 1968 and 1981. 117 was the codename for a common development program of Isuzu mid-size cars, involving a coupé, sedan, and station wagon. The latter two eventually became the Isuzu Florian, but the coupé kept the original name. The two ranges shared mechanicals, including the complete FR layout chassis with recirculating ball steering.

The 117 Coupé was styled by the famous Giorgetto Giugiaro, being one of the first Japanese cars designed by an Italian stylist. It was among the first Japanese cars with a DOHC engine, and the first with electronic fuel injection. The 117 can be regarded as the world's first sports car to be available with a diesel engine. It was quite an exclusive vehicle during its lifetime, and is a rare collectible now, but thanks to its unusually long lifecycle, Isuzu manufactured 86,192 units. The 117 Coupé was replaced by the Isuzu Piazza in the Isuzu lineup.

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