Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8
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 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Sala Phaeton at the Imperial Palace Auto Collections in Las Vegas. |
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| Manufacturer | Isotta Fraschini |
| Production | 1919 - 1924 1,380 produced (all Tipo 8 variants)[1] |
| Successor | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | ohv 5,902 cc (360.2 cu in) straight-8 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-speed manual 4-speed manual in late models[2] |
The Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 is an automobile introduced in 1919 by Isotta Fraschini. The car was equipped with straight-8 engine and it was first serial produced car in the world to have such an engine.[3]
With this car the company gained great name and success as luxury car manufacturer.[1] The Tipo 8 was fitted with 5,9 litre straight-8 engine initially producing 80 bhp and soon raised to 90 bhp.[1] The car had top speed of around 85 mph (137 km/h) to 90 mph (140 km/h). The main rival of the car was Rolls-Royce.[1] The Tipo 8 was offered only with bare chassis and engine for the coachbuilders.[4]
The Tipo 8 series got two updated models the 8A and 8B.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b c d Classic Cars: Isotta Fraschini. independent.co.uk. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ Isotta-Fraschini. carsfromitaly.net. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A. supercars.net. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
- ^ 1st Concours d'élégance Paleis Het Loo 1999. ritzsite.net. Retrieved on 2008-03-10.
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