Mitsuoka Orochi specs, pricing announcedby
Alex Nunez (
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Japanese automaker
Mitsuoka has revealed the production version of it's unique-looking mid-engined
Orochi sports car, along with the car's production plans, pricing, and specifications. The Orochi, named for an
eight-headed serpentout of Japanese folklore, first appeared as a 2001 concept car, andfrom the looks of things, the production vehicle stays very true to theconcept. The Orochi was introduced at a press conference that openedwith a Kabuki show (above right), during which a white example of thesports car was driven onstage.
In the past, we've seen theOrochi referred to as a supercar, but while it looks as (if not more)exotic as just about any limited-production vehicle on the planet, itlacks the performance credentials (on paper, at least) to put it insupercar territory. In fact, the powertrain will be familiar to many.The 3.3L V6 mounted aft of the passenger compartment is Toyota'swell-known 3MZ-FE, which sees duty in the Camry, Solara, Sienna,Highlander, and Lexus RX (hybrid and standard versions). It makesaround 230 horsepower and is connected to a Toyota 5-speed automatic.The decision was made to place efficiency and ease of use ahead of highperformance.
Speaking of performance, no numbers were releasedalong with the technical specifications, but don't expect anythingearth-shattering. The car's average power, combined with a weight ofapproximately 3,400 pounds (around 100 less than a Solara), is not arecipe for big-time track numbers. In Japan, though, exclusivity seemsto trump all, and that's a commodity the Orichi has in abundance. Sowhat if it has just 230 horsepower? In Japan, arriving anywhere in oneof these will bestow instant superstar status upon the driver.
400Orochis will be built over the next four years, each costing¥10,500,000 (around $89,000 USD). Orders can be placed beginning todaywith the first deliveries taking place in January 2007.
(Photos, tech specs after the jump)
[Source: Carview (translated)]
Production Version:


2001 Concept:

Technical Specifications:
Total length / Width / Total height = 4560mm / 2035mm / 1180mm
Wheelbase: 2600mm
Ground Clearance: 130mm
Vehicle weight: 1580kg
Passengers: 2
Engine: 3.3L V6DOHC (Toyota 3MZ-FE)
Max output: 233ps (172kW) at 5600rpm
Max torque: 33.4kg-m (328Nm) at 4400rpm
Fuel capacity: 60 liters (unleaded premium)
Transmission: 5-speed AT (Toyota)
Drive system: Mid-engine/rear drive
Suspension: front and rear double wishbone
Tires: Front: 245/45ZR18, Rear: 285/40ZR18
Body: hand made FRP make body
Door: side impact door with built-in steel beams
Chassis: handmade steel space frame
Equipment:
Low-beamside HID, motorized door mirror, airbags, automatic A/C, the PanasonicHDD Navigation, power windows, immobilizer, and full leather interiorall standard
這輛大概是RM297,705(還沒報稅)
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