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Isuzu Florian Series 1

Isuzu Florian Series 1 (1967-1977)

Production

November 1967  to 1977

Class

motor Car

designer

carrozzeria gear

body type

4 -door sedan,5-door light van estate

Drive system

rear wheel drive

engine

1.6L G180 type, 1.8L C190 type

Wheelbase

2,500 mm

full length

4,430mm

Width

1,620mm

Height

1,445mm

vehicle weight

1,345 kg

 

The Isuzu Florian Series 1 is a medium-sized passenger car sold by Isuzu Motors from 1967 to 1977.

History

The Florian was a medium-sized car. The styling of this car has been first commissioned to Filippo Sabine of "Carrozzeria Gear" and Giugiaro Italy 's Carrozzeria Ghia."Florian" is the name of the pure white horse of the Austrian emperor, and its name is derived from Saint Florian over Florian's unusually long production time; Overall, there were only two rather minor facelifts. The Florian was developed together with the Isuzu 117 Coupé, it was not commercially successful but was produced for over 15 years without any major improvements. The "117 Saloon", which was the base of the Florian, was exhibited at the 13th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1966 along with the "117 Sports" (117 Coupe prototype) These featured round 4-lamp front view and rear combination lamps are very different from the production model.

The model’s name range was PA20 for the 1,600cc engine model, and PA30 for the larger 1,800cc engine model, with also a diesel model as the PAD30 The initial development code 117 for the saloon and coupe both cars share the chassis.

PERFORMANCE: 1.6L

  • Engine Capacity 96.66 cu in, 1,584 cu cm
  • Fuel Consumption 31.4 m/imp gal, 26.1 m/US gal, 9 1 x 100 km
  • Max Speed 93.2 mph, 150 km/h
  • Max power (SAE): 84 hp at 5,200 rpm
  • Max torque (SAE): 90 1b ft, 12.4 kg m at 2,600 rpm
  • Max engine rpm: 5,800
  • Specific power: 53 hp/l
  • Power-weight ratio: 24.7 lb/hp, 11.2 kg/hp
  • Acceleration: standing 1/4 mile 18.9 sec, 0—50 mph (0 —80 km/h) 10.6 sec

PERFORMANCE: 1.8L

  • max power (DIN): 100 hp at 5,400 rpm
  • max torque (DIN): 106 1b ft, 14.6 kg m at 3.000 rpm
  • max engine rpm: 6.300
  • acceleration: standing 1/4 mile18.1 sec
  • fuel consumption: 25.7 m/imp gal, 21.4 m/US gal

There are two types of body, the 4 -door sedan and a 5-door light van. Since its introduction in 1967 to 1983, it continued for a long period of time with only two minor changes. Most of the demand was for commercial use such as cars, taxis. For this reason, the number of production units is nearly double that of the 117 Coupe. The total production volume in 15 years is 145,836 units that includes 42,625 vans. 

The drive system was rear-wheel drive, which was common at the time. There are several engine and grade settings. The suspension is a four-wheel independent suspension (except for the B type) of the preceding Bellet, while this car has double wishbones + coil springs on the front wheels, rigid axles + leaf springs on the rear wheels, and recirculated. It is a very conventional specification called a ball type steering gear.

1967 November-Announced and released. With its reverse slant shape on both front and rear, the silhouette with a lowered rear end, 6-light cabin, and large irregular square headlamps, the exterior has a strong European car look. The front uses a new emblem that Isuzu began to adopt at that time, the "eye mark" (a design similar to a weight, with two vertically long ovals placed in a circle). The engine was a Bellett GT 1,600cc OHV gasoline engine that was tuned for ease of handling, but changed to SOHC in 1969. The transmission was a 3-speed MT at the time of its debut, but it was changed to a 4-speed MT the following year. The rear lamp of the sedan is a small combination lamp of a tail lamp that also serves as a brake lamp and turn signal, and a backup lamp (backup lamp), and is extremely simple.

June 1968 there was added light van. with flip-up back door by 1969 Implemented the first minor change to the design of the front grill. The sedan's rear lamp was changed to a large, three-dimensional one, and the rear turn signal was changed to an independent type with an amber lens in order to comply with the revision of the law at the time. Therefore, Florian with a small rear lamp will be produced for a short period of less than two years.

Isuzu Florian Series 1 (1967-1977)

The TS version "Touring Sports", was introduced and it is fitted with twin carburettors. Initially, the 1,600cc OHV gasoline engine for the Bellett was installed as it was, but it was changed to SOHC immediately after, and in the mid-term model transition in 1970 it was completely switched to the 1,800cc SOHC gasoline engine for the 117 coupes, and the mode becomes the PA30 type. The PA20 type TS had the same image as the Bellet GT with its optional matte black bonnet and front design.

By October 1970 the Second minor change. to round 4 headlamps. Even with the same round 4 lamps. The method of replacing light bezels and grilles from metal pressed parts with large resin moulded parts to achieve both a three-dimensional shape and a reduction in the number of parts, which was difficult in the past, was seen in all automobile manufacturers of this era. The sedans shape of the backup lamps, reflectors, have changed. Both the front and rear were redesigned to make the car look bigger, but the matching with the original body line. The 1,600cc SOHC gasoline model PA20 and the 1,800cc SOHC gasoline engine model PA30 were added.

Isuzu Florian TS 1975

November 1973 -Implemented more minor changes. The front turn signal has been changed to the one common to the 117 coupes. The light van was also changed at the same time, but since the number of productions was smaller than that of the sedan. In November 1975 new changes due to exhaust gas regulations. The 115-horsepower sporty specification TS, which is difficult to deal with, and the 1800DX automatic finished.  

Isuzu Florian Series 1 specifications (1967-1977)

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Technical

Technical
  •  Isuzu Florian Series 1 Technical details and specifications (1967-1977)

    ENGINE: 1.6L
    location front, 4 stroke
    cylinders: 4, vertical, in line
    bore and stroke: 3.23 x 2.95 in, 82 x 75 mm
    engine capacity: 96.66 cu in, 1,584 cu cm
    compression ratio: 8.7
    cylinder block: cast iron
    cylinder head: light alloy
    crankshaft bearings: 5
    valves: 2 per cylinder, overhead, push-rods and rockers
    camshafts: 1, side
    lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter
    lubricating system capacity: 6.35 imp pt, 7.61 US pt
    carburation: I Nihon-Stromberg D2832 G downdraught twin barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    cooling system: water

    ENGINE:1.8L
    front, 4 stroke
    4 cylinders, vertical, in line; 110.9 cu in, 1,817 cc (3.31 x 3.23 in, 84 x 82 mm)
    compression ratio: 8.7:1
    cast iron cylinder block, light alloy head
    5 crankshaft bearings
    lubrication: rotary pump, full flow filter 6.3 imp pt, 7.6 US pt
    1 Hitachi-Rochester DRJ340 downdraught twin barrel carburettor
    fuel feed: mechanical pump
    water-cooled, 13.2 imp pt. 15.9 US pt. 7.5 1.

    TRANSMISSION
    driving wheels: rear
    clutch: single dry plate (diaphragm)
    gearbox: mechanical; gears: 4 + reverse
    synchromesh gears: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
    gearbox ratios: I 3.507, II 2.175, III 1.418, IV 1, rev 3.927
    (option) 3-speed mechanical gearbox ratios (I 3.437, II 1.681, III 1)
    (option) Automatic, 3-speed automatic gearbox ratios(I 2.393, II 1.450, III I, rev 2.094)
    gear lever location: central (option) steering column gear lever
    final drive: hypoid bevel
    axle ratio: 4.100.

    CHASSIS
    type integral
    front suspension: independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    rear suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs, telescopic dampers.

    STEERING
    worm and roller
    turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 3.50.
    turning circle (between walls): 34 ft, 10.4 m

    BRAKES
    drum, servo
    lining area: front 51.94 sq in, 335 sq cm
    lining area: rear 57.52 sq in, 371 sq cm
    lining area: total 109.46 sq in, 706 sq cm.

    ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
    voltage: 12 V
    battery: 35 Ah
    generator type: alternator, 400 W
    ignition distributor: Hitachi

    DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
    wheel base: 98.42 in, 2,500 mm
    front track: 51.57 in, 1,310 mm
    rear track: 51.20 in, 1,300 mm
    overall length: 167.30 in, 4,250 mm
    overall width: 63 in, 1,600 mm
    overall height: 56.90 in, 1,445 mm
    ground clearance: 6.77 in, 172 mm
    dry weight: 2,084 1b, 945 kg
    distribution of weight: 54.5% front axle, 45.5% rear axle

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    body type

    spec

    model

    length x width x height

    engine

    CC

    Max output

    Max torque

    November 1967

    4 door sedan

    deluxe

    PA20

    4250x1600x1445mm

    G161

    1584cc

    84ps/5200rpm

    12.4kg-m/2600rpm

    March 1969

    4 door sedan

    TS
    Super Deluxe

    PA20

    4240x1600x1445mm
    4255x1600x1445mm

    G161

    1584cc

    103ps/5800rpm (TS) 90ps
    /5400rpm (Super Deluxe)

    13.6kg-m/4200rpm (TS) 12.7kg
    -m/3000rpm (Super Deluxe)

    August 1970

    4 door sedan

    TS
    Deluxe

    PA30

    4305x1620x1445mm

    G180

    1817cc

    115ps/5600rpm (TS)
    100ps/5400rpm (Deluxe)

    15.5kg-m/4200rpm (TS) 14.6kg
    -m/3000rpm (Deluxe)

    September 1976

    4 door sedan

    super deluxe

    PA30

    4305x1620x1445mm

    G180

    1817cc

    105ps/5400rpm

    15.0gk-m/3800rpm

     

    Engine:

    4-cylinder in-line engine (four-stroke)

    displacement:

    1584 cc

    1817 cc

    Bore × stroke:

    82 × 75 mm

    84 × 82 mm

    Power at 1 / min:

    62 kW 
    (84 SAE-PS) 
    at 5200

    66 kW 
    (90 SAE-PS) 
    at 5400

    74 kW 
    (100 SAE-PS) 
    at 5400

    85 kW 
    (115 SAE-PS) 
    at 5800

    69-81 kW 
    (94-110 SAE-PS) 
    at 5400

    Max. Torque at 1 / min:

    122 Nm at 2600

    124 Nm at 3000

    143 Nm at 3000

    152 Nm at 4200

    133-152 Nm at 3000-4000

    Compression:

    8.7: 1

    9.7: 1

    8.5-8.7: 1

    Fuel supply:

    1 downdraft carburettor Stromberg

    1 downdraft double carburettor Stromberg

    1 downdraft gasifier Stromberg

    2 SU horizontal carburettors

    1 double carburettor

    Valve control:

    OHV, chain

    OHC, chain

    OHV, chain

    OHC, chain

    Cooling:

    water cooling

    Transmission:

    fully synchronized 3- or 4-speed transmission 
    aW Borg-Warner automatic transmission 
    rear-wheel drive

    fully synchronized 4-speed gearbox 
    aW Borg-Warner automatic transmission 
    rear-wheel drive

    fully synchronized 4-speed gearbox 
    rear-wheel drive

    3-, 4- or 5-speed gearbox 
    aW Borg-Warner automatic transmission 
    rear-wheel drive

    Front suspension:

    two unequal length wishbones, coil springs

    Rear suspension:

    Rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf springs

    brakes:

    Drum brakes all around, brake booster

    Disc brakes front, drum brakes rear, brake booster

    Steering:

    Recirculating ball steering

    Body:

    Sheet steel, self-supporting

    Track front / rear:

    1325/1315 mm

    1335/1315 mm

    Wheelbase:

    2500 mm

    Dimensions:

    4225-4305 × 1600 × 1445-1480 mm

    4430 × 1600 × 1445-1480 mm

    Empty weight:

    940-1020 kg

    1020 kg

    960 kg

    965 kg

    960-1040 kg

    maximum speed:

    140-150 km / h

    155 km / h

    160 km / h

    175 km / h

    160-175 km / h

    0-100 km / h:

    n / A

    Consumption (litres / 100 kilometres):

    9-11 p

    9-12 p

    9-13 p

    10-15 s

    10-15 s

     

     

Service
  • Isuzu Florian Series 1 maintenance and Service Guide (1967-1977)

    1.6L Engine
    Fuel: 100 oct petrol
    Engine oil change: 6.35 imp pt, 7.61 US pt, 3.6 1, SAE 1OW-20 (winter) 30-40 (summer), change every 3,000 miles, 4,800 km
    Cooling system capacity: 10.55 imp pt, 12.68 US pt
    Tappet clearances: inlet 0.008 in, 0.20 mm, exhaust 0.012 in, 0.30 mm
    Valve timing: inlet opens 15° before tdc and closes 73° after bdc, exhaust opens 55° before bdc and closes 29° after tdc

    Gearbox oil: 3.50 imp pt, 4.23 US pt, 2 1, SAE 80-90, change every 25,000 miles, 40,200 km
    Final drive oil: 1.75 imp pt, 2.11 US pt, 1 1, SAE 80-90, change every 25,000 miles, 40,200 km
    Greasing: every 12,500 miles, 20,100 km, 16 points
    Normal tyre pressure: front 2 psi, 1.4 atm, rear 2 psi, 1.4 atm.
    Width of rims: 4.5"
    Tyres: 5.60 x 13
    Fuel tank capacity: 10.1 imp gal, 12.1 US gal
    Carrying capacity: 1,058 1b, 480 kg

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