Isuzu 117 Coupe: Generations, Engine Specs, Performance and Dimensions
The Isuzu 117 is a rear-wheel-drive Coupe produced from 1968 to 1981. The catalogue covers one generation in original and restyled form: the original model ran from 1968 to 1977, while the restyling ran from 1977 to 1981. Across both periods, the range used naturally aspirated Gasoline engines with four Inline cylinders, front longitudinal installation and two valves per cylinder.
Overview
The Isuzu 117 is a rear-wheel-drive Coupe produced from 1968 to 1981. The catalogue covers one generation in original and restyled form: the original model ran from 1968 to 1977, while the restyling ran from 1977 to 1981. Across both periods, the range used naturally aspirated Gasoline engines with four Inline cylinders, front longitudinal installation and two valves per cylinder. Engine displacement ranged from 1,584 to 1,949 cc, while output ranged from 100 hp to 140 hp.
Isuzu 117 Coupe generations
The 1 generation was produced from 1968 to 1977 as a Coupe and includes 10 versions. Its engine range comprised 1,584 cc and 1,817 cc Gasoline units. Depending on the version, buyers could choose a four- or five-speed Manual gearbox or a three-speed Automatic, always with RWD.
The 1 generation, restyling was produced from 1977 to 1981 as a Coupe. The data lists 14 modifications, with 12 versions shown here. It offered 1,817 cc and 1,949 cc Gasoline engines, three-speed Automatic gearboxes and four- or five-speed Manual gearboxes. Every listed restyled version retained RWD.
Isuzu 117 Coupe engine specs
Versions sharing the same database name are distinguished below by power and production period.
| Period and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1977 1.6 MT, 120 hp | 120 hp | 142 Nm | 1,584 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.6 MT, 130 hp | 130 hp | 147 Nm | 1,584 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 MT, 100 hp | 100 hp | 143 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 AT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 147 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 MT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 147 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 MT, 115 hp | 115 hp | 152 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 AT, 115 hp | 115 hp | 157 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 MT, 125 hp | 125 hp | 159 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 AT, 130 hp | 130 hp | 162 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1968–1977 1.8 MT, 140 hp | 140 hp | 167 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 1.8 MT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 147 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 1.8 AT, 105 hp | 105 hp | 147 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1977–1981 1.8 MT, 110 hp | 110 hp | 152 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 1.8 MT, 115 hp | 115 hp | 157 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 1.8 MT, 130 hp | 130 hp | 162 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 1.8 AT, 130 hp | 130 hp | 162 Nm | 1,817 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1977–1981 2.0 MT, 115 hp | 115 hp | 157 Nm | 1,949 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 2.0 AT, 115 hp | 115 hp | 157 Nm | 1,949 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1977–1981 2.0 AT, 120 hp | 120 hp | 162 Nm | 1,949 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
| 1977–1981 2.0 MT, 120 hp | 120 hp | 162 Nm | 1,949 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 2.0 MT, 135 hp | 135 hp | 167 Nm | 1,949 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 5-speed Manual | RWD |
| 1977–1981 2.0 AT, 135 hp | 135 hp | 167 Nm | 1,949 cc | Gasoline | 4, Inline | No | 3-speed Automatic | RWD |
Carburetor and Distributed injection (multi-point) fuel systems appear in both periods. The engine bore and stroke are 82 × 75 mm for the 1,584 cc versions, 84 × 82 mm for the 1,817 cc versions and 87 × 82 mm for the 1,949 cc versions.
Isuzu 117 Coupe performance and mpg
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h was not measured for every listed Isuzu 117 version. City fuel consumption, highway fuel consumption and combined fuel consumption were also not measured for every version, so catalogue MPG figures cannot be stated from the available data.
For the 1968–1977 cars, listed top speeds range from 170 km/h for the 1.8 MT, 100 hp version to 190 km/h. The 120 hp and 130 hp 1.6 MT versions both reach 190 km/h; the 1.8 MT, 125 hp and 1.8 MT, 140 hp versions also reach 190 km/h. The 1.8 AT, 130 hp version reaches 180 km/h, while the 1.8 AT, 105 hp, 1.8 MT, 105 hp and 1.8 AT, 115 hp versions reach 175 km/h. The 1.8 MT, 115 hp version reaches 180 km/h.
For the 1977–1981 restyling, top speeds range from 165 km/h for the 1.8 AT, 105 hp version to 180 km/h. The 1.8 MT, 105 hp and 1.8 MT, 115 hp versions reach 175 km/h, while the 1.8 MT, 110 hp version reaches 170 km/h. The 1.8 MT, 130 hp version reaches 180 km/h, compared with 170 km/h for the 1.8 AT, 130 hp version. Among the 1,949 cc cars, the 2.0 MT, 115 hp and 2.0 AT, 115 hp versions reach 170 km/h; both 120 hp versions reach 180 km/h; the 2.0 MT, 135 hp reaches 180 km/h and the 2.0 AT, 135 hp reaches 170 km/h.
Isuzu 117 Coupe dimensions, weight and tank capacity
Overall exterior length, width and height were not measured in the supplied data. Wheel sizes were not measured for any listed version.
Kerb weight for the 1968–1977 range runs from 1,050 kg for the 1.6 MT, 120 hp version to 1,110 kg for the 1.8 AT, 130 hp version. Gross weight is not measured for several early versions. Where stated, it ranges from 1,275 kg for the 1.8 MT, 105 hp version to 1,330 kg for the 1.8 AT, 130 hp version. Ground clearance is 160 mm for the 1.8 AT, 105 hp and 1.8 AT, 115 hp versions; it is not measured for the other original-period versions. Every 1968–1977 version has a 58-litre fuel tank.
The restyled 1977–1981 range has kerb weights from 1,055 kg for the 1.8 MT, 105 hp version to 1,150 kg for the 2.0 AT, 135 hp version. Gross weights range from 1,275 kg to 1,370 kg, and every listed restyled version has 160 mm of ground clearance and a 56-litre tank.
Across the catalogue, the suspension specification is Independent, spring at the front and Dependent, spring at the rear. Front brakes are Disc and rear brakes are Drum.
Which Isuzu 117 Coupe version should you choose?
For maximum listed power, the 1968–1977 1.8 MT, 140 hp version leads the range with 167 Nm and a top speed of 190 km/h. It produces 40 hp more than the 100 hp 1.8 MT, while using the same 1,817 cc displacement. The 1968–1977 1.6 MT, 120 hp version is the lightest listed car at 1,050 kg and also reaches 190 km/h.
Within the restyled range, the strongest choices are the 2.0 MT, 135 hp and 2.0 AT, 135 hp, each producing 167 Nm from 1,949 cc. The Manual reaches 180 km/h, 10 km/h more than the Automatic, and its 1,145 kg kerb weight is 5 kg lower. Among the 1,817 cc restyled cars, the 130 hp 1.8 MT reaches 180 km/h, while the equivalent 130 hp 1.8 AT reaches 170 km/h; the Manual is also 10 kg lighter.
Drivers choosing by gearbox have three-speed Automatic, four-speed Manual and five-speed Manual options, depending on period and engine. Every listed Isuzu 117 Coupe remains a front-engine, longitudinal, naturally aspirated Gasoline model with RWD; the principal differences are displacement, output, gearbox, weight and top speed.