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Isuzu 117 Coupe
1968 – 1981
Coupé Japan
With production running from 1968 to 1981, the Isuzu 117 Coupe stayed on sale for 13 years. In total, 13 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 73 to 135 hp. The lightest version weighs only 1,050 kg.
Body styleCoupé
Production1968 – 1981
Variants13
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power73 – 135 hp
0–100 km/h10.0 – 21.0 s
Top speed130 – 200 km/h
Fuel economy7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 3AT RWD (73 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 73 hp | 21.0 s | 130 | 3-speed automatic |
| 2.2L 5MT RWD (73 HP) 2.2 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 73 hp | 18.1 s | 130 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 4MT RWD (100 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 100 hp | 12.6 s | 171 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (105 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 105 hp | 12.1 s | 175 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.9L 5MT RWD (107 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 106 hp | 11.8 s | 171 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (115 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 114 hp | 11.3 s | 180 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (120 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | 10.8 s | 200 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.9L 5MT RWD (120 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 120 hp | 10.7 s | 180 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.8L 3AT RWD (130 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 11.7 s | 171 | 3-speed automatic |
| 1.8L 5MT RWD (130 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 129 hp | 10.3 s | 180 | 5-speed manual |
| 1.6L 4MT RWD (130 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 130 hp | 10.0 s | 190 | 4-speed manual |
| 1.9L 3AT RWD (135 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 135 hp | 11.6 s | 171 | 3-speed automatic |
| 1.9L 5MT RWD (135 HP) 1.9 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 135 hp | 10.0 s | 180 | 5-speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2238 cm3 (137 ci)
- Power
- 53.7 KW @ 4300 RPM73 HP @ 4300 RPM72 BHP @ 4300 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM139 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 81 mph (130 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 21 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2612 lbs (1185 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 2238 cm3 (137 ci)
- Power
- 53.7 KW @ 4300 RPM73 HP @ 4300 RPM72 BHP @ 4300 RPM
- Torque
- 103 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM139 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Indirect Injection
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 81 mph (130 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 18.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2568 lbs (1165 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1818 cm3 (111 ci)
- Power
- 73.5 KW @ 5400 RPM100 HP @ 5400 RPM99 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 106 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM144 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.45 - 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.5 in (4280 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 51.6 in (1311 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.8/51.6 in (1,341/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.1 in (180 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2359 lbs (1070 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1818 cm3 (111 ci)
- Power
- 77.2 KW @ 5800 RPM105 HP @ 5800 RPM104 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 108 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM147 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 12.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.45 X 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.7 in (4310 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.8/51.8 in (1,341/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3197 lbs (1450 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1949 cm3 (119 ci)
- Power
- 78 KW @ 5400 RPM106 HP @ 5400 RPM105 BHP @ 5400 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM148 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Carburetor
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1818 cm3 (111 ci)
- Power
- 84 KW @ 5800 RPM114 HP @ 5800 RPM113 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 116 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM157 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 169.7 in (4310 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.8/51.8 in (1,341/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2370 lbs (1075 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1584 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 88.3 KW @ 6400 RPM120 HP @ 6400 RPM118 BHP @ 6400 RPM
- Torque
- 105 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM142 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- 2 Carburetors
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 124 mph (200 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.45 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.5 in (4280 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.2/51.6 in (1,326/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.1 in (180 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1949 cm3 (119 ci)
- Power
- 88.3 KW @ 5800 RPM120 HP @ 5800 RPM118 BHP @ 5800 RPM
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM161 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1818 cm3 (111 ci)
- Power
- 95 KW @ 6400 RPM129 HP @ 6400 RPM127 BHP @ 6400 RPM
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM161 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2524 lbs (1145 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3395 lbs (1540 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1818 cm3 (111 ci)
- Power
- 95 KW @ 6400 RPM129 HP @ 6400 RPM127 BHP @ 6400 RPM
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM161 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 165 SR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2502 lbs (1135 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1584 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 95.6 KW @ 6600 RPM130 HP @ 6600 RPM128 BHP @ 6600 RPM
- Torque
- 109 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM148 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 118 mph (190 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 6.45 H 14
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.5 in (4280 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 52.2/51.6 in (1,326/1,311 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 7.1 in (180 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3285 lbs (1490 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1949 cm3 (119 ci)
- Power
- 99.3 KW @ 6200 RPM135 HP @ 6200 RPM133 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 123 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM167 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 106 mph (171 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 11.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 3-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2535 lbs (1150 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1949 cm3 (119 ci)
- Power
- 99.3 KW @ 6200 RPM135 HP @ 6200 RPM133 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 123 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM167 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 11.9 gallons (45.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Discs
- Rear
- Drums
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 HR 13
Dimensions
- Length
- 170.1 in (4321 mm)
- Width
- 63 in (1600 mm)
- Height
- 52.2 in (1326 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 53.1/51.8 in (1,349/1,316 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 98.4 in (2499 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2458 lbs (1115 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3307 lbs (1500 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Length4,280 – 4,321 mm
Width1,600 mm
Height1,311 – 1,326 mm
Wheelbase2,499 mm
Curb weight1,050 – 1,185 kg
Torque139 – 167 Nm
Ranges across all 13 variants of this generation.



