Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A

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name = Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8A
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manufacturer = Isotta Fraschini
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production = 1924 - 1931
950 producedCite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2498/Isotta-Fraschini-8A-Castagna-Torpedo.html|title=Isotta Fraschini 8A Castagna Torpedo|accessdate=2007-12-21|work=ultimatecarpage.com]
predecessor = Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8
successor = Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8B
class = Luxury car
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engine = 7370 cc / 449.7 cu in straight-8
transmission= 3-Speed manual
layout = FR layout
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wheelbase = convert|145|in|mm|0|abbr=on
convert|134|in|mm|0|abbr=on (S/SS)Cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2498/Isotta-Fraschini-8A-Castagna-Torpedo.html|title=Isotta Fraschini 8A Castagna Torpedo|accessdate=2007-12-21|work=ultimatecarpage.com]
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The Isotta Fraschini 8A was successor to the Tipo 8 model, now with new a 7.3 litre straight-eight engine to replace the 5.9 litre unit used in the previous model.This new engine could produce between 115-160 hp.Cite web|url=http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/default.aspx?carID=14359|title=1928 Isotta Fraschini 8A SS LeBaron|accessdate=2007-12-21|work=conceptcarz.com] This was the most powerful mass produced straight-8 engine in the world at that time.Cite web|url=http://www.supercars.net/cars/3107.html|title=1929 Isotta Fraschini 8A|accessdate=2007-12-21|work=supercars.net]

The Isotta Fraschini car company promised that every car could do convert|90|mph|km/h|0. The car was very luxurious and it cost more than a Model J Duesenberg. Around one third of these car were sold in the United States.

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