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Isotta-fraschini 8a - 1924-1932 | 
| Even after fiat decided not to produce its long-rumored twelve-cylinder superfiat, italy continued to dominate the market for exports to the United States during the thirties. One key reason was the completely new look that isotta-fraschini gave to its popular tipo 8a model in its debut year of 1924. | Specifications performance
Top speed of 87 mph engine typedrivetrain: Vertical in-line 8
displacement 7,370 cc (7.37 l) power rating 115 hp
transmission 3-speed manual + reverse
chassis: 4-wheel mechanical servo brakes; 3,190 lbs. |
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The future is now
with an eye toward enhancing both performance and comfort, virtually every aspect of the vehicle was restudied. The new tipo 8a was still huge, with a 146-inch wheelbase, but the design now anticipated that of the great classics of the next decade. Thanks to the strengthening and widening of the frame side-members, the car had a new rigidity that made it more versatile.
for sportier types
during this period, lsotta-fraschini also produced a more prestigious high-performance variation on its popular eight-cylinder engine. This alternative sports version, made regularly only between 1925 and 1927, was characterized by higher compression pistons, a special carburetor and inlet manifold, oversized valves and lower numerical final-drive ratios. In either form, the
tipo 8a became a standard-bearer for a nation of legendary automakers.
With a forward-looking design sensibility, isotta-fraschini sculpted elegant cars that featured eye-catching art-deco details. Thesa was a perfect example |
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