The Iso
Isigo 1998
La nueva minicar by Iso
Semplice - Alternativa - Sicura
Made by Rivolta Engineering S.p.a. Foligno Italy.
We hit the bull's-eye again
(the Isigo sales slogan)
| In the Italian Magazine "Gente Motore"they called it "Ideal per lo shopping"and "comoda e semplicissima". Well, it's ideal for those who still haven't been able to pass the drivers exam. You don't need a license and it will go 85 km/h, 45 km/h for the diesel version. It looks rather nice too, with the top down, for a microcar. In France, Spain and Holland these little cars (most built in France by Ligier etc.) are becoming very popular and let's hope Iso will export the Isigo to these countries as well. |
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The test drivers of "Gente Motore"were pleased with the car and talked about a brilliant engine and how easy it was to keep up with the other traffic. Something they could not say about the other microcars they had tested before the Isigo. Their conclusion was that it is not only a car for teenagers. It can be very useful in a (Italian) city too, close to the beach and even in mountains (it climbs slopes up to 30%). They gave it 5 stars out of six. Ottimo! I wonder how they rate a Ferrari? |
This is
the chassis with the Lombardini engine.
| *There are two engines
available, diesel and gasoline. Both are 505cc units made
by Lombardini. The diesel delivers 7hp, 45km/h, and the
gasoline 20hp, 85km/h. Transmission is variomatic and
fwd. *Chassis is tubular in stainless steel with (front) independent McPherson, coil springs and telescopic absorber and (rear) semi-floting rear axle with stabilizer bars, coil springs and telescopic absorbers. Brakes are disc/drums. *Dimensions: l/w/h 2621 / 1455 / 1512. Weight: 400kg gasoline / 350kg diesel. *The car is available in 8 colors: red / dark-lightblue / yellow / silver / green and black. And you have 4 colors for the soft top: white / red / blue or black. Interior is black/yellow or white / black / red / blue. |
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Nice beach
car 
lovely beach (girl) 
Nice!
Isigo, the new alternative! Extraordinary in everyday use, in handling and in maintenance. Free yourself from city traffic and enjoy your free time to the fullest. It's safe with a solid construction, road-holding and performance. |
(Isigo brochure1998)
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Iso City 1999 In Geneva (1999) Iso had an Iso City on their stand. It is designed by Zagato. Perhaps Iso could go retro like Rover and create a modern version of the Isetta. This is one of the most expensive and popular classic mini-cars today. |
| Iso is serious about their microcar! The cars are shown to the public on several carshows and reactions of both press and public are positive. |  |
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Isigo City by Zagato
This is the factory brochure - the car is not in production
Drawings show Smart alike usage of panels for the body of the Isigo.
CAD drawings of the Isigo chassis - simple and lightweight
Press release by Zagato about the Isigo City
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text soon |
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CIP Iso (electric / hybrid) 1998/1999
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This electric Isigo is
powered by Celco Profil SRL. Engine: 48v DC 3KW, 7 KW max rpm 2300/5000 - Batt. 4x 12v + 4 kwh. - Weight incl. batt. 450 kg - Topspeed 45 km/h - Climbs slopes up to 15% - Chargetime 5/6 hours - Charge with 220v - price ? It seems that Iso is very active with this little electric car because it is mentioned in many magazines. |
