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	'''Isdera''' is a privately run automaker based in a small workshop in Leonberg, Germany. Each high-performance [[sports car]] is hand-built by a small team of craftsmen, and the only way to purchase an Isdera is to call the CEO directly. Each vehicle is custom built for its buyer, and a waiting period of six months is to be expected.		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Isdera''' is a privately run automaker based in a small workshop in Leonberg, Germany. Each high-performance [[sports car]] is hand-built by a small team of craftsmen, and the only way to purchase an Isdera is to call the CEO directly. Each vehicle is custom built for its buyer, and a waiting period of six months is to be expected.

	The company was founded in 1969 by [[Eberhard Schulz]], and its first vehicle, the '''Isdera Erator GTE''', was built in 1970. Other famous vehicles in the company’s history are the 1983 '''Spyder 036i''', the 1984 '''Imperator 108i''' and the 1986 '''Imperator 033i Spyder'''. Each model was unveiled at the [[Salon International de l'Auto\|Geneva Motor Show]], Switzerland.		The company was founded in 1969 by [[Eberhard Schulz]], and its first vehicle, the '''Isdera Erator GTE''', was built in 1970. Other famous vehicles in the company’s history are the 1983 '''Spyder 036i''', the 1984 '''Imperator 108i''' and the 1986 '''Imperator 033i Spyder'''. Each model was unveiled at the [[Salon International de l'Auto\|Geneva Motor Show]], Switzerland.

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	The most famous car in the automaker’s history is the 1993 '''Isdera Commendatore 112i'''. This [[supercar]] weighs 1450 kg (3190 lb), has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.7s and a top speed of 342 km/h (212 mph). The [[mid-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] car is powered by a 408 PS (300 kW/402 hp) [[Mercedes-Benz]] 48-valve 6.0 L [[V12]] engine and has a 6-speed [[manual transmission]]. The Commendatore has a low, sleek, bullet-shaped design and two gull-wing doors. A velocity-sensitive electronic [[chassis]] lowers the car three inches (76 mm) under high speeds to improve handling. The car sold for US$466,000. The Commendatore 112i was named in tribute to Enzo Ferrari, who became known as Il Commendatore or "the monk of Maranello" and "the pope of mechanical sport." The car has been featured in the video game ''Need for Speed II''.		The most famous car in the automaker’s history is the 1993 '''Isdera Commendatore 112i'''. This [[supercar]] weighs 1450 kg (3190 lb), has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.7s and a top speed of 342 km/h (212 mph). The [[mid-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] car is powered by a 408 PS (300 kW/402 hp) [[Mercedes-Benz]] 48-valve 6.0 L [[V12]] engine and has a 6-speed [[manual transmission]]. The Commendatore has a low, sleek, bullet-shaped design and two gull-wing doors. A velocity-sensitive electronic [[chassis]] lowers the car three inches (76 mm) under high speeds to improve handling. The car sold for US$466,000. The Commendatore 112i was named in tribute to Enzo Ferrari, who became known as Il Commendatore or "the monk of Maranello" and "the pope of mechanical sport." The car has been featured in the video game ''Need for Speed II''.

	[[Image:Isderacom.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1999 Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in<br />[[Berne]], [[Switzerland]]]]		[[Image:Isderacom.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1999 Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in<br />Berne, Switzerland]]

	An estimated 70 cars have been sold by Isdera since 1983. Projects since 1993 have been kept top secret by Isdera. The company’s most recent automotive ventures and sales figures have not been released to the general public.		An estimated 70 cars have been sold by Isdera since 1983. Projects since 1993 have been kept top secret by Isdera. The company’s most recent automotive ventures and sales figures have not been released to the general public.

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	'''Isdera''' is a privately run [[automaker]] based in a small workshop in Leonberg, [[Germany]]. Each high-performance [[sports car]] is hand-built by a small team of craftsmen, and the only way to purchase an Isdera is to call the CEO directly. Each vehicle is custom built for its buyer, and a waiting period of six months is to be expected.		'''Isdera''' is a privately run automaker based in a small workshop in Leonberg, Germany. Each high-performance [[sports car]] is hand-built by a small team of craftsmen, and the only way to purchase an Isdera is to call the CEO directly. Each vehicle is custom built for its buyer, and a waiting period of six months is to be expected.

	The company was founded in 1969 by [[Eberhard Schulz]], and its first vehicle, the '''Isdera Erator GTE''', was built in 1970. Other famous vehicles in the company’s history are the 1983 '''Spyder 036i''', the 1984 '''Imperator 108i''' and the 1986 '''Imperator 033i Spyder'''. Each model was unveiled at the [[Salon International de l'Auto\|Geneva Motor Show]], [[Switzerland]].		The company was founded in 1969 by [[Eberhard Schulz]], and its first vehicle, the '''Isdera Erator GTE''', was built in 1970. Other famous vehicles in the company’s history are the 1983 '''Spyder 036i''', the 1984 '''Imperator 108i''' and the 1986 '''Imperator 033i Spyder'''. Each model was unveiled at the [[Salon International de l'Auto\|Geneva Motor Show]], Switzerland.

	The most famous car in the automaker’s history is the 1993 '''Isdera Commendatore 112i'''. This [[supercar]] weighs 1450 kg (3190 lb), has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.7s and a top speed of 342 km/h (212 mph). The [[mid-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] car is powered by a 408 PS (300 kW/402 hp) [[Mercedes-Benz]] 48-valve 6.0 L [[V12]] engine and has a 6-speed [[manual transmission]]. The Commendatore has a low, sleek, bullet-shaped design and two gull-wing doors. A velocity-sensitive electronic [[chassis]] lowers the car three inches (76 mm) under high speeds to improve handling. The car sold for [[US$]]466,000. The Commendatore 112i was named in tribute to Enzo Ferrari, who became known as Il Commendatore or "the monk of Maranello" and "the pope of mechanical sport." The car has been featured in the video game ''[[Need for Speed II]]''.		The most famous car in the automaker’s history is the 1993 '''Isdera Commendatore 112i'''. This [[supercar]] weighs 1450 kg (3190 lb), has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.7s and a top speed of 342 km/h (212 mph). The [[mid-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] car is powered by a 408 PS (300 kW/402 hp) [[Mercedes-Benz]] 48-valve 6.0 L [[V12]] engine and has a 6-speed [[manual transmission]]. The Commendatore has a low, sleek, bullet-shaped design and two gull-wing doors. A velocity-sensitive electronic [[chassis]] lowers the car three inches (76 mm) under high speeds to improve handling. The car sold for US$466,000. The Commendatore 112i was named in tribute to Enzo Ferrari, who became known as Il Commendatore or "the monk of Maranello" and "the pope of mechanical sport." The car has been featured in the video game ''Need for Speed II''.

	[[Image:Isderacom.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1999 Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in<br />[[Berne]], [[Switzerland]]]]		[[Image:Isderacom.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|1999 Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in<br />[[Berne]], [[Switzerland]]]]
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	The last confirmed vehicle to be produced by Isdera was a fully functional prototype called the Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in 1999. The vehicle shares the same body and chassis as the 1993 Commendatore 112i, but is powered by a Formula One, 400 hp V12. The car's top speed is recorded at 205 mph (330 km/h). At the time of its introduction, the Silver Arrow was the only car in the world to feature an automatically lifting airbrake.		The last confirmed vehicle to be produced by Isdera was a fully functional prototype called the Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in 1999. The vehicle shares the same body and chassis as the 1993 Commendatore 112i, but is powered by a Formula One, 400 hp V12. The car's top speed is recorded at 205 mph (330 km/h). At the time of its introduction, the Silver Arrow was the only car in the world to feature an automatically lifting airbrake.

	The Silver Arrow prototype was offered for sale on [[eBay]] in October 2005 for US$3 million, but was not sold. At the time of the auction, the car was located in Switzerland.		The Silver Arrow prototype was offered for sale on eBay in October 2005 for US$3 million, but was not sold. At the time of the auction, the car was located in Switzerland.

	==External links==		==External links==

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'''Isdera''' is a privately run [[automaker]] based in a small workshop in Leonberg, [[Germany]]. Each high-performance [[sports car]] is hand-built by a small team of craftsmen, and the only way to purchase an Isdera is to call the CEO directly. Each vehicle is custom built for its buyer, and a waiting period of six months is to be expected.

The company was founded in 1969 by [[Eberhard Schulz]], and its first vehicle, the '''Isdera Erator GTE''', was built in 1970. Other famous vehicles in the company’s history are the 1983 '''Spyder 036i''', the 1984 '''Imperator 108i''' and the 1986 '''Imperator 033i Spyder'''. Each model was unveiled at the [[Salon International de l'Auto|Geneva Motor Show]], [[Switzerland]].

The most famous car in the automaker’s history is the 1993 '''Isdera Commendatore 112i'''. This [[supercar]] weighs 1450 kg (3190 lb), has a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 4.7s and a top speed of 342 km/h (212 mph). The [[mid-engine]], [[rear-wheel drive]] car is powered by a 408 PS (300 kW/402 hp) [[Mercedes-Benz]] 48-valve 6.0 L [[V12]] engine and has a 6-speed [[manual transmission]]. The Commendatore has a low, sleek, bullet-shaped design and two gull-wing doors. A velocity-sensitive electronic [[chassis]] lowers the car three inches (76 mm) under high speeds to improve handling. The car sold for [[US$]]466,000. The Commendatore 112i was named in tribute to Enzo Ferrari, who became known as Il Commendatore or "the monk of Maranello" and "the pope of mechanical sport." The car has been featured in the video game ''[[Need for Speed II]]''.

[[Image:Isderacom.jpg|thumb|right|250px|1999 Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in<br />[[Berne]], [[Switzerland]]]]

An estimated 70 cars have been sold by Isdera since 1983. Projects since 1993 have been kept top secret by Isdera. The company’s most recent automotive ventures and sales figures have not been released to the general public.

The last confirmed vehicle to be produced by Isdera was a fully functional prototype called the Isdera Silver Arrow C112i in 1999. The vehicle shares the same body and chassis as the 1993 Commendatore 112i, but is powered by a Formula One, 400 hp V12. The car's top speed is recorded at 205 mph (330 km/h). At the time of its introduction, the Silver Arrow was the only car in the world to feature an automatically lifting airbrake.

The Silver Arrow prototype was offered for sale on [[eBay]] in October 2005 for US$3 million, but was not sold. At the time of the auction, the car was located in Switzerland.

==External links==

*[http://www.isdera.de Isdera home page]
*[http://www.motorcities.com/contents/05/1999-Isdera-Silver-Arrow-C112i_05J2C444313094.html 1999 Isdera Silver Arrow C112i]

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