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117 Coupé (hand-built series, PA90)

Early hand-finished Ghia/Giugiaro-designed 117 Coupés before mass production began

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

Isuzu 117 Coupé (hand-built series, PA90) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Isuzu 117 Coupé (hand-built series, PA90) (Wikimedia Commons search)
Photo: 先従隗始 · CC0 1.0
2,458BuiltIndependently researched
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
2,458 Built
Years
Not yet verified
Engine
Front-mounted inline four, DOHC · 1,584 cc / 1.6 LFactory: 1,584 cc
Power
88.3 kW / 120 PSFactory: 120 PS
Top speed
190 km/hFactory: 190 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

How rare is it?

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

Model rarityRare 2,458 · Built1
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.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Total model productionhand-built units produced before GM involvement and mass production 2,4581 Factory production Independently researched

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard 117 Coupé (hand-built series, PA90).

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

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeG161W2 Independently researched
LayoutFront-mounted inline four, DOHC2 Independently researched
Cylinders42 Independently researched
Displacement 1,584 cc / 1.6 LFactory: 1,584 cc2 Independently researched
Bore 82 mmFactory: 82 mm2 Independently researched
Stroke 75 mmFactory: 75 mm2 Independently researched
Compression ratio10.3:12 Independently researched
ValvetrainDOHC, 2 valves per cylinder2 Independently researched
Fuel systemTwo Mikuni-Solex carburettors2 Independently researched
Power 88.3 kW / 120 PSFactory: 120 PS2 Independently researchedRating: DIN
Power at 6,400 rpm2 Independently researched
Torque 143 NmFactory: 143 Nm2 Independently researchedRating: DIN
Torque at 5,000 rpm2 Independently researched

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxFour-speed manual2 Independently researched
Gears42 Independently researched
Driven wheelsRear2 Independently researched

Chassis, body & dimensions

ChassisNot yet verified
Front suspensionI.W.CS.ARB. (Carfolio code, not expanded on the page)2 Independently researched
Rear suspensionLA.SE.TA. (Carfolio code, not expanded on the page)2 Independently researched
BrakesDi/Dr (Carfolio code, not expanded on the page)2 Independently researchedCarfolio lists this under 'Brakes F/R'.
SteeringNot yet verified
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,500 mmFactory: 2,500 mm2 Independently researched
Length 4,280 mmFactory: 4,280 mm2 Independently researched
Width 1,600 mmFactory: 1,600 mm2 Independently researched
Height 1,320 mmFactory: 1,320 mm2 Independently researched
Front track 1,325 mmFactory: 1,325 mm2 Independently researched
Rear track 1,310 mmFactory: 1,310 mm2 Independently researched
Kerb weight 1,090 kgFactory: 1,090 kg2 Independently researched
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 190 km/hFactory: 190 km/h2 Independently researched
0–100 km/hNot yet verified
Standing ¼ mile 16.8 s2 Independently researched
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.

Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.

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
    Isuzu 117 Coupé – Secret Classics Level C
    • 2458 hand-built units produced before GM involvement and mass production
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    1968 Isuzu 117 Coupe PA90: detailed specifications Level C Carfolio.com
    • Engine code G161W
    • Straight 4, double overhead camshaft
    • Cylinders Straight 4
    • Capacity 1584 cc
    • Bore × Stroke 82 × 75 mm
    • compression ratio 10.3:1
    • double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2 valves per cylinder
    • 2 Mikuni-Solex carburettors
    • 120 PS (118 bhp) (88 kW) at 6400 rpm
    • at 6400 rpm
    • 143 Nm (14.6 kgm) at 5000 rpm
    • at 5000 rpm
    • 4 speed manual transmission
    • delivers the power to the rear wheels
    • I.W.CS.ARB.
    • LA.SE.TA.
    • Di/Dr
    • Wheelbase 2500 mm
    • Length 4280 mm
    • Width 1600 mm
    • Height 1320 mm
    • Track front 1325 mm
    • Track rear 1310 mm
    • Kerb weight 1090 kg
    • Maximum speed 190 km/h
    • Standing quarter-mile 16.8 s
    Accessed 2026-11-13

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