Mitsuoka - 光岡自動車
Oct 31, 2011 | 03:09 AM
#6
The Mitsuoka Orochi (光岡大蛇) is a Japanese sports car designed and built by Mitsuoka Motors as a concept car in 2001, with updates and revisions to the design appearing in 2003 and 2005, before finally being put into production and offered for sale in late 2006 as a 2007 model. The car takes its name from the mythical Yamata no Orochi 8-headed Japanese dragon.[1] Mitsuoka says "Orochi is the car to ride to gather attention from everyone", and categorizes this car as a "Fashion-Super Car".
History
The Orochi was originally built in 2001 as a concept car based on the Honda NSX platform for the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. Mitsuoka then continued to develop the car, unveiling a new version in 2005. This was displayed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show as the Orochi Nude-Top Roadster.
In October 2006, Mitsuoka officially launched the production version of the Orochi, where it was now powered by the 3.3 litre 230 hp (172 kW) Toyota 3MZ-FE V6 engine. Production will be limited to 400 units over the next four years at a price of around ¥10,500,000 (~$106,600 USD).
Kabuto at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007
In September 2007, Mitsuoka launched a special variant of the Orochi, named the Kabuto(兜), which is available at a price of around ¥11,970,000 (~$121,600 USD).
On January 30, 2008, Mitsuoka Motors announced the Orochi Zero (大蛇・零), with production limited to just 20 units; they were delivered to pre-order customers in June. By limiting available options, such as by offering only one colour, they were able to reduce the price to around ¥9,340,000 (~$94,800 USD), or ¥1,160,000 (~$11,800 USD) less than the original Orochi models.
Honda NSX, platform,engine,..... it's the Thread.
History
The Orochi was originally built in 2001 as a concept car based on the Honda NSX platform for the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. Mitsuoka then continued to develop the car, unveiling a new version in 2005. This was displayed at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show as the Orochi Nude-Top Roadster.
In October 2006, Mitsuoka officially launched the production version of the Orochi, where it was now powered by the 3.3 litre 230 hp (172 kW) Toyota 3MZ-FE V6 engine. Production will be limited to 400 units over the next four years at a price of around ¥10,500,000 (~$106,600 USD).
Kabuto at the Tokyo Motor Show 2007
In September 2007, Mitsuoka launched a special variant of the Orochi, named the Kabuto(兜), which is available at a price of around ¥11,970,000 (~$121,600 USD).
On January 30, 2008, Mitsuoka Motors announced the Orochi Zero (大蛇・零), with production limited to just 20 units; they were delivered to pre-order customers in June. By limiting available options, such as by offering only one colour, they were able to reduce the price to around ¥9,340,000 (~$94,800 USD), or ¥1,160,000 (~$11,800 USD) less than the original Orochi models.
Honda NSX, platform,engine,..... it's the Thread.
Oct 31, 2011 | 08:48 AM
#8
toad style 
Yes, Morgan (Aero 8) is look better of course.
But Orochi is rare in Europe, in States/Canada ? nothing I think !
When you arrive with it, sure, people will coming for interest.
I saw different models in Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 and the manufacture in 2008.
happy to see this car in true......
Yes, Morgan (Aero 8) is look better of course.
But Orochi is rare in Europe, in States/Canada ? nothing I think !
When you arrive with it, sure, people will coming for interest.
I saw different models in Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 and the manufacture in 2008.
happy to see this car in true......
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