Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
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| Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A | |
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 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A S LeBaron Boattail Roadster |
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| Manufacturer | Isotta Fraschini |
| Production | 1924 - 1931 950 produced[1] |
| Predecessor | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 |
| Successor | Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B |
| Class | Luxury car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | 7370 cc / 449.7 cu in straight-8 |
| Transmission(s) | 3-Speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 145 in (3,683 mm) 134 in (3,404 mm) (S/SS)[1] |
The Isotta Fraschini 8A was successor to the Tipo 8 model, now with new a 7.3 litre straight-eight engine to replace the 5.9 litre unit used in the previous model. This new engine could produce between 115-160 hp.[2] This was the most powerful mass produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time.[3]
The Isotta Fraschini car company promised that every car could do 90 miles per hour (145 km/h). The car was very luxurious and it cost more than a Model J Duesenberg. Around one third of these car were sold in the United States.
 8AS Castagna Roadster |
 8A SS |
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Isotta Fraschini 8A Castagna Torpedo. ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ 1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS LeBaron. conceptcarz.com. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
- ^ 1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A. supercars.net. Retrieved on 2007-12-21.
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