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Isotta Fraschini
T8 (1996)

Concept coupe by the revived Isotta Fraschini marque, designed by Tom Tjaarda on Audi A8 quattro running gear and shown at Geneva in 1996; the planned production in southern Italy did not materialise.

Still being researched: why it matters, identification guide. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.

IDENTIFICATION CARD · ISOTTA FRASCHINI T8 (1996)
No licensed photograph yet. Photographs are published only when their licence permits it.
?ProductionNot yet verified
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
Not yet verified
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
V8, 90-degree vee · 4,172 cc / 4.2 LFactory: 4,172 cc
Power
Not yet verified
Top speed
250 km/hFactory: 250 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

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How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed Production figure not yet verified.
Specification rarityNot yet assessed
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

No production figures recorded yet.

History

Isotta Fraschini returned in the 1990s with the T8, a V8 sports car whose mechanical package came almost entirely from Audi. The brand was then acquired by the Fissore company.

The roof is removable, so the T8 can be used as a spyder or a coupe, and the soft top is electrically operated.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard T8 (1996).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeNot yet verified
LayoutV8, 90-degree vee1 Independently researchedSpec table on a magazine page; origin of the figures is not stated. The article is undated in the cache, so the file does not confirm the 1996 year in the target name.
Cylinders81 Independently researched
Displacement 4,172 cc / 4.2 LFactory: 4,172 cc1 Independently researched
Bore 84.5 mmFactory: 84.5 mm1 Independently researched
Stroke 93 mmFactory: 93 mm1 Independently researched
Compression ratio10.81 Independently researched
ValvetrainDOHC, 32 valves1 Independently researched
Fuel systemElectronic sequential fuel injection1 Independently researched
InductionVariable-length intake manifold1 Independently researched
PowerNot yet verified
Power at 6,000 rpm1 Independently researched
Torque 400 NmFactory: 400 Nm1 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic1 Independently researched
GearsNot yet verified
Driven wheelsPermanent four-wheel drive (EDS system)1 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionFour arms with coil springs, gas dampers and anti-roll bar1 Independently researched
Rear suspensionTrapezoidal arms with anti-roll bar1 Independently researched
BrakesVentilated discs on all four wheels1 Independently researched
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionAluminium1 Independently researched
WheelbaseNot yet verified
Length 4,530 mmFactory: 4,530 mm1 Independently researched
Width 1,890 mmFactory: 1,890 mm1 Independently researched
Height 1,380 mmFactory: 1,380 mm1 Independently researched
Front trackNot yet verified
Rear trackNot yet verified
Kerb weightNot yet verified
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 250 km/hFactory: 250 km/h1 Independently researched
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    ISOTTA FRASCHINI T8: Il ritorno della tradizione Level C Automotriz.net
    • en V 90 grados
    • 8 cilindros
    • 4172 cc.
    • 84.5 x 93.0
    • 10.8
    • DOHC
    • secuencial
    • de aspiracion variable
    • 300 caballos a 6000
    • 400 Nm. a 3000 rpm.
    • Automatico
    • sistema EDS constante
    • cuatro brazos con muelles helicoidales
    • brazos trapezoidales con barra estabilizadora
    • discos auto ventilados en las 4ruedas
    • de Aluminio
    • 4530 mm
    • 1890 mm
    • 1380 mm
    • 250 km./h
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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