Isuzu Bellet GT type R 

Produced	1969 to 1973
Class	Sports car
body type	2 door coupe
Drive system	FR
transmission	5-speed MT
Wheelbase	2,350mm
full length	157.68 in, 4,005 mm
Height	52.17 in, 1 ,325 mm
vehicle weight	970kg
Top speed	118 mph, 190 km/h

The Isuzu Bellet GTR was a performance version of the Bellet built from 1969 to 1973.

History

The performance "GT-R", "GTR" or "GT typeR" PR91W, official name "GTR" for the previous model, and changed to "GT typeR" in 1970 when it underwent a minor change. The top-of-the-line model of the "Bele G" modelled after the Bellet GTX, which won the Suzuka 12-hour endurance race in August 1969. 

The engine was replaced with a 1,600cc G161W DOHC twin Mikuni-Solex 40 PHH downdraught twin barrel carburettors for the 117 coupes, the suspension was reinforced with springs on both the front and rear wheels, and servos were added to the brakes. 

• PERFORMANCE: Isuzu Bellet GTR 
• Max power (DIN): 120 hp at 6.400 rpm
• Max torque (DIN): 105 1b ft, 14.5 kg m at 5.000 rpm
• Max engine rpm: 7,000:
• Specific power: 76 hp
• Power-weight ratio: 17.9 1b hps 8.1 kg: hp
• Acceleration: standing 1/4 mile '6.6 sec
• Fuel consumption: 28.2 m, imp gal, 23.5 m/ US gal, 10 1 x 100 km.
• Max speeds: 35 mph, 57 km/h in 1st gear: 64 mph. 103 km: h in 2nd gear; 91 mph, 147 km/h in 3rd gear; 118 mph, 190 km/h in 4th gear

The exterior features are the front bumper divided into two and fog lamps as standard equipment. A black two-tone colour and a dedicated side stripe are also available as optional colours. After minor changes in October 1971, it became a black mask style, and the tail lamps were also enlarged. It was produced until March 1973 and sold until June of the same year, but the total production was about 1,400. The "TYPE R" emblem used for this model was also carried over to the 3rd generation Gemini (including Coupe and PA Nero) Irmscher R.