Chassis No.: W09108215JWJ02017 • Offered from a prominent private collection with low indicated mileage 3,493 kilometers (2,170 miles) at cataloging • One of only 30 examples built; among the rarest supercars of its era • Striking wedge-shaped design and Gullwing-style doors. • Among the final examples of the 13 first series cars • The only left-hand drive UK-market example delivered • Powered by 5.0-liter Mercedes-Benz V8 https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/jc23_128/1991-isdera-imperator-108i
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Isdera Imperator 108i 'Series 2' Coupé, 1991
Chassis No.: W09108215KWJ02021 €690,000 EUR | Sold • One of a mere 30 produced • Striking gullwing coachwork • Mercedes-Benz V8 engine 1991 ISDERA IMPERATOR 108I 'SERIES 2' COUPÉ N° DE CHSSIS W09108215KWJ02021 • Un des 30 exemplaires produits • Impressionnante carrosserie 'papillon' • Moteur V8 Mercedes-Benz "The goal was not just to be different, to satisfy the incessant desire for more polarising concept cars. We built real cars with unique tangible solutions. Timeless in their execution, imbued by our desire to push innovation forward." – Isdera AG. Supercars don't get much rarer or more exclusive than this Isdera Imperator 108i, which is the only one exported new to Japan out of a total of only 30 produced in both series. The Imperator 108i was born out of the Mercedes-Benz CW311 concept car of 1978, which Eberhard Schulz, who had worked as a design engineer for Porsche, designed in his free time. Mercedes had no interest in putting the CW311 into production but did not stand in Schulz's way when he established his own company, Isdera, to produce the car. Founded in Leonberg, Germany in 1981, the firm takes it name from the portmanteau for 'Ingenieurgesellschaft für Styling, Design und Racing' (Engineering Company for Styling, Design and Racing). Schulz's first vehicle design, the Erator GTE, had appeared in 1969 and the first model produced by Isdera would be the Spyder 033 of 1982. The Imperator 108i was produced to individual customer order from 1984 to 1993. Little was changed from the CW311 concept car, the most noticeable alterations being fixed headlights, replacing the original pop-ups, and more conventional taillights, the latter sourced from Mercedes-Benz. Featuring gullwing doors, the glassfibre body was bonded to a tubular steel spaceframe, and like the early Lamborghini Countach employed a rear-view periscope in place of a conventional mirror. Inside, the luxurious interior incorporated components sourced from the Porsche 928. The original Imperator 108i was powered by a 5.0-litre, 296bhp Mercedes-Benz M117 V8 engine, driving via a ZF five-speed manual gearbox. A top speed of 283km/h was claimed, with the 0-100 km/h dash achieved in 5.1 seconds. Other Mercedes-Benz engines were used in later examples. The Imperator's suspension was pretty much the norm for a 1990s supercar: coil-sprung independent all round by double wishbones at the front, with upper and lower transverse links at the rear. There were, of course, disc brakes all round and the Imperator came with power-assisted steering as standard. In 1991, the Imperator received a facelift that saw pop-up headlights return and the body restyled along less angular, more curvaceous lines. Vents were added above the front wheel arches and the wide bonnet scoop replaced with a single offset NACA duct. At the same time the front grille was redesigned, and the front indicators moved to the wing extremities. Published figures vary with regard to how many of these 'Series 2' cars were made, ranging from 13 to 17. An exclusive supercar for the connoisseur, the 'Series 2' example offered here was built in left-hand drive configuration and the Japanese customer chose Mercedes-Benz's traditional 'Silver Arrows' livery for his car, contrasting with the black leather interior. Little else is known of this Imperator's history prior to its registration in the UK on 1st December 2016 (UK V5C document available). The car was subsequently sold to the current vendor in Germany and partially restored by MePoRes F. Ulbricht GmbH in October 2017 and Fehr Sportscars Germany at a cost of about €130.000. Their detailed invoice is on file and the car also comes with various subsequent service invoices and Isdera's dating letter signed by Eberhard Schulz himself. A guaranteed head-turner at any gathering, this beautiful Isdera Imperator represents possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the most exclusive supercars of recent times. https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/26125/lot/112/1991-isdera-imperator-108i-series-2-coupe-chassis-no-w09108215kwj02021/
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Isdera Imperator 108i Series 2, 1991
Chassis No.: W09108215KWJ02021 Registration: UK V5C Location: Monterey, California $800,000 - $1,000,000 USD | Not Sold • Striking wedge design and Mercedes-Benz V-8 power • Believed to be one of 13 Series 2 Imperator 108i examples • Showing just 1,912 km (~1,189 miles) on the odometer at the time of cataloguing • Delivered new to Japan Addendum Please note that an import duty of 2.5% of the purchase price is payable on this lot if the buyer is a resident of the United States. Please also note that due to California emissions, this vehicle must be sold to a dealer or out-of-state resident. Isdera was founded in 1982 by the automotive designer, Eberhard Schulz, whose career had begun at Porsche having initially impressed with his hand-built prototype, the Erator GTE. While working for Porsche, Schulz continued to develop his own second concept car in his spare time, envisaged to mimic the design of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. In the early 1970s, Schulz departed Porsche and joined forces with the tuner, Rainer Buchmann, to form B&B GmbH & Co Auto KG, where the pair pioneered development of the attractive CW311. To generate publicity, the legendary Mercedes-Benz “three-pointed star” was fitted to the grille of the car. In 1982, Schulz parted ways with B&B to create Isdera, focusing on small-scale production vehicles, design and engineering services. Two years later the company introduced the Imperator 108i, based on the original CW311 project. Just 30 examples would be produced over the following nine years with various design changes and V-8 engines sourced from Mercedes-Benz. All, however, utilized a tubular steel spaceframe with a bonded fiberglass body and iconic gullwing doors. The car’s suspension is composed of front double wishbones with upper and lower transverse links at the rear. Coil springs and disc brakes featured on all four corners. Altogether, Isdera claimed a top speed of 175 mph and a 5.1 second dash to 60 mph. The example on offer is a later, Imperator 108i Series 2, which can be readily identified by the pop-up headlamps at the front. Keen observers will note the softer overall body lines, a larger front grille opening, the inclusion of vents above the front wheel arches, and an offset NACA duct on the hood. Lastly, the exhaust was re-routed from the rear to a twin exit just ahead of the right rear wheel. These revisions amount to a shape that bears an increased likeness to the CW311 prototype. Originally delivered to a customer in Japan, the Isdera was surprisingly built with a left-hand-drive configuration. Traditional for a German sports car, the exterior is finished with an attractive shade of silver paint over a rich black leather interior. Under the rear hatch, a code M119 fuel injected, 32-valve V-8 engine is paired with a five-speed ZF manual transmission which sends roughly 300 horsepower to the rear wheels. In 2016, the car was registered in the United Kingdom, but it would soon be sold to an entity in Germany. At this time, it received a partial restoration courtesy of MePoPres F. Ulbricht GmbH. In 2021, the Isdera entered the collection of the current owner. Work invoices dated to September of the same year indicate the car was inspected and the cooling system, climate control system, and brakes were serviced. Showing just 1,912 kilometers (~1,189 miles) on the odometer at the time of cataloguing, this Isdera Imperator 108i Series 2 is an exceptional example that will surely be the star of any car show. Its striking design, V-8 power, and extreme rarity make it an immensely desirable automobile fit for any serious collection. https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo24/lots/r0195-1991-isdera-imperator-108i-series-2/
Вопросы и ответы о Isdera Imperator 108i (FAQ)
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5.0 л V8 Бензин
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5.5 л V8 Бензин
283 – 287
4.5 – 5
6.0 л V8 Бензин
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5.5 л V8 Бензин
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Сколько это стоит в деньгах (пробег 20 000 км/год, бензин 95 — ~4 AED/л):
