Mark's neighbor was an attorney that owned 3 Shelby Stangs, acquiring each as payment on cases, and this was the one he drove the most and damaged in the early 80's, and then parked it in the warehouse over his office.
Mitsubishi unveiled i Miev Sport concept at the 2007 Tokyo auto show. i Miev Sport has a simple and fluid exterior and interior design, the layout provides optimal distribution of weight. This futuristic electric car has a sporty performance and spacious interior. This concept car has an aluminum space frame body structure to minimize it�s weight. i Miev also has three permanent magnetic synchronous motors. As environmental considerations, on the roof of i Miev sport an auxiliary photovoltaic generator was installed for energy saving.
i Miev has a sporty, spacious and dynamic interior. The interior gives the security and comfort feelings to the user. Mitsubishi also gives excellent occupant protection from collisions from any direction, even when colliding with a vehicle of different height or weight.
Nissan Pivo 2 concept was unveiled at the 2007 Tokyo Auto Show. It runs on compact Lithium-ion battery. Nissan Pivo 2 has a rotating cabin and wheels that can rotate 360 degrees, this feature allows easy parking. This cool car also has a Robotic Agent, robotic agent is a voice recognizing interface. This feature allows the car to detect and conclude the driver�s mental state by facial expressions and by voice patterns. With this robotic agent you could ask for directions or the nearest parking space or even basic vehicle functions. This feature is available in English and Japanese languages.
The design of Pivo 2 is very unique and futuristic, it has a round dome as it�s main shape with four small wheels. The chassis of the car doesn't have a front or back, instead the dome revolves, letting the driver face whichever direction needs to be front. The Interior of the car also has a dome shape and the dashboard looks like a toy car.
Nissan Pivo 2 Specifications:
Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Auto Show
Engine : Energy consumption of a conventional lightweight vehicle
Torque equivalent : V8 4.5L engine (528Nm) (twice the torque output of a conventional electric motor)
Power equivalent : 2.5L engine .
Battery : The new lithium-ion battery (twice the energy density of conventional batteries
Brake : Regenerative braking (Battery capacity has doubled and energy efficiency is improved by better response to regenerative braking).
Special Features :
Robotic Agent : Inferring a driver�s mental state by facial expressions and by voice patterns
Metamo System : a new concept which enables independent control of each wheel (The angles and position of the wheels are controlled to ensure an even load across the chassis to match driving conditions. This optimizes load distribution and ensures stability with minimum body movement during acceleration, deceleration, braking and cornering). The use of In-wheel 3D Motors and X by-Wire technologies.
Mazda Taiki has a very unique shape and the concept is based of a front-engine rear-wheel drive layout. The design of this concept car were inspired by flowing robes, it has a complex styling lines which represent the flow of air and it�s looks like a highly stylized sheetmetal sculpture. Mazda Taiki is the latest radical concepts that express organic themes from Mazda.
From the press release they claimed that Mazda Taiki reflects a future generation of Mazda sports cars that aim to create a sustainable society. Mazda Taiki based on the "flow" theme to establish a breathtaking presence which visually expresses the atmosphere (called taiki in Japanese) that wraps the Earth in its protective mantle. The basic proportions of the car begin with the stretched coupe form of a front-engine rear-wheel-drive layout, the short overhangs, and an all-glass canopy.
The Interior concept was based on an Air-tube, the interior space creates the dynamic sensation that the flow of the wind is being visually depicted. The effect of the design integrates the design theme perfectly to realize outstanding aerodynamic performance.
Mazda Taiki Specifications :
General Specifications :
Country of Origin :Japan
Numbers built : Not Available (Prototype)
Produced in : 2007
Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Motorshow
Engine Type :Next Generation RENESIS
Transmission Type : Dry twin clutch 7-speed power shift
Toyota Hi-Ct was introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Motorshow. The new concept from Toyota �Hi-CT� aims to offer a new "coolness" and new ways to have fun as a departure from conventional vehicles-an edgy, urban vehicle inspired by the thinking and lifestyles of youth. With a it�s unique looks and hybrid technology would this car attract more youth user and would it be mass produced ? Only time will tell.
Toyota Hi-CT Highlights :
Offers a new kind of automotive "cool" and sense of enjoyment.
Has a new look unconstrained by conventional vehicle size (length 3,330mm x width 1,695mm x height 1,780mm).
Adopts plug-in hybrid technology, which allows it to charge from an external power source and gives it a greater driving range when running on its battery-powered motor; by placing the battery under the floor, achieves a highly efficient cabin with a higher driver position.
Comes with an AC100V accessory socket that enables stored electricity-made possible by plug-in hybrid technology-to be used for a variety of applications.
Features a removable rear trunk and a deck where surfboards, bicycles and other equipment can be loaded.
General specifications : Country of origin : Japan Numbers built : Not Available (Prototype) Produced in : 2007 Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Motorshow
Dimensions : Length /Width/Height : 3330 mm (131.1 in)/1695 mm (66.7 in)/1780 mm (70.1 in) Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) : 2325 mm (91.5 in) / N/A / N/A
Toyota take the ideas of environmentally friendly to another level with the RiN concept that Introduced at the Tokyo Motorshow in October 2007. Rin was designed for �harmony with nature� and a �healthy mind and body�. RiN designed to provide a driver-friendly environment, and a friendly environment itself.
This concept car from Toyota offers several unique features. Toyota Rin looks like some kind of futuristic automotive, designed to help drivers become one with nature. The feature is intended to improve well being, including chairs that support correct body posture, a mood sensing steering control that display the driver�s psychological state on displays, an oxygen-level conditioner, and a pinpoint humidifier.
The green glass were able to reduce UV rays and brightens the surroundings and the headlights uses light distribution control to lessen their intensity for pedestrians. The concept itself was inspired by the Yakusugi tree as seen by the leaf shaped gas and brake pedals as well as other organic design in other parts of the car.
General Specifications :
Country of Origin : Japan
Numbers Built : Not Available (Prototype)
Produced in : 2007 Introduced at : 2007 Tokyo Motorshow
Dimensions :
Length / Width / Height : 3250 mm (128 in) / 1690 mm (66.5 in) / 1650 mm (65 in)
PUYO is eco friendly design car from Honda, this car is �clean, �safe� and �fun�. Puyo also has great functionality, environmentally responsible and people friendly. Honda PUYO fuel-cell vehicle is intended to create a gentle, friendly impression and entertain the passenger and the people around it.
The exterior of this cool car has "seamless soft box" design and PUYO's "gel body" made from soft material. It has minimalist design featuring an ultra high efficiency. PUYO a spacious interior design because of the seamless exterior design. PUYO has the charm of a cute car that begs to be touched. This eco-friendly car was designed to improve safety, while embedded headlight and other illumination shines through the soft, translucent skin.
Honda PUYO was first introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Motorshow and supposed to be the hope of a more tender relationship between human and machine.
Ferrari California has a similar basic structure with the larger new Maserati GranTurismo coupe, but this fast car was re-engineered for maximum rigidity at minimum weight. This sport car was introduced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show and equipped with 460 hp 4.3-liter mid-front placed V8 engine with direct fuel injection.
General Specifications :
Country of Origin : Italy Numbers built : N/A Introduced at : 2008 Paris Motor Show
Engine :
Configuration :90� V 8 Location :Mid, longitudinally mounted Construction :aluminum alloy block and head Displacement :4.308 liter / 262.9 cu in Bore / Stroke :92.0 mm (3.6 in) / 81.0 mm (3.2 in) Compression : 11.3:1 Valvetrain : 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Fuel Feed : Fuel injection Aspiration : Naturally Aspirated
