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==LeSharo History== |
==LeSharo History== |
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| + | From 1983 to 1987, the Winnebago LeSharo was available with a 2.1 liter diesel engine from Renault with a 4 speed manual transmission. Beginning in 1985, a 2.2 liter gasoline engine was introduced, with a 3 speed manual transmission. In 1987, a 5 speed manual transmission became available, and in 1989, the fuel injection system changed from a Bosch unit to one by Bendix. Production ceased in 1992. In 1994, the LeSharo was reincarnated as the Rialta, this time with a VW drivetrain. |
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| + | During the production run, the interior stayed largely the same, though two interior layouts were available. There was also an Itasca-branded version called the Phasar, which is identical except for some slight cosmetic differences. |
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| + | Due to their size, layout, and good fuel economy, these motorhomes enjoy a strong following, with many being converted to use larger GM or Chrysler engines. |
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| − | <span style="font-size:14.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">When production started in 1983 there were only the 2.1 liter diesels, then added turbo diesels, both with 4 speed manual transmissions.<br />In 1985 the 2.2 liter Bosch fuel injection system (FIS) gasoline engine was introduced. With this engine, only a 3 speed automatic transmission was available. . The diesels were phased out and by 1987 only the 2.2 automatics continued in production. </span> |
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| − | <span style="font-size:14.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">The overall appearance was changed starting in 1987 to include a slightly lengthened unit with improved aerodynamics. These continued in production, some with a 5 speed manual transmission available, until sometimes in 1989 when the Bosch FIS was phased out in favor of a Bendix FIS, giving a slight boost in power and performance. </span> |
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| − | <span style="font-size:14.000000pt;font-family:'Times'">Production on the Renault chassised H-Bodies stopped with the 1992 model.<br />For purposes of identification, the mechanicals, chassis, fuel system (gas or diesel), suspension, brakes, etc are identical on all LeSharo and Phasar, within the same model year. The grills are the main identity give away, however, and the grills will interchange between the two. Other identity markers are the body stripes/decals, which appear to differ by the year model.<br /></span> |
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==Latest activity== |
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LeSharo History
From 1983 to 1987, the Winnebago LeSharo was available with a 2.1 liter diesel engine from Renault with a 4 speed manual transmission. Beginning in 1985, a 2.2 liter gasoline engine was introduced, with a 3 speed manual transmission. In 1987, a 5 speed manual transmission became available, and in 1989, the fuel injection system changed from a Bosch unit to one by Bendix. Production ceased in 1992. In 1994, the LeSharo was reincarnated as the Rialta, this time with a VW drivetrain.
During the production run, the interior stayed largely the same, though two interior layouts were available. There was also an Itasca-branded version called the Phasar, which is identical except for some slight cosmetic differences.
Due to their size, layout, and good fuel economy, these motorhomes enjoy a strong following, with many being converted to use larger GM or Chrysler engines.
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