viernes, 18 de julio de 2014

Isuzu 117 Coupé

The Isuzu 117 Coupé was a compact Gran Turismo type 2-door fastback coupé produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Isuzu between 1968 and 1981. The 117 was a 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 coupe kept the original name, and both models shared mechanicals, including the complete FR layout chassis with recirculating ball steering.
The car 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. It can also be regarded as the world's first sports car to be available with a diesel engine.
The 117 Coupé was quite an exclusive vehicle during its lifetime, and is a rare collectible now, but thanks to its unusually long lifecycle, Isuzu manufactured as many as 86,192 units...

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