Mitsuoka Himiko
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mitsuoka |
| Production | 2010-present |
| Assembly | Toyama City, Toyama |
| Designer | Takanori Aoki |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2 door convertible |
| Layout | FR |
| Platform | Mazda N platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0L Mazda MZR DOHC I4 |
| Transmission |
6-speed manual 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm (119 in) |
| Length | 4,575 mm (180.1 in) |
| Height |
1,245 mm (49.0 in) 1,255 mm (49.4 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,230 kg (2,710 lb)-1,280 kg (2,820 lb) |
The Mitsuoka Himiko is a Japanese sports car designed and built by Mitsuoka. It is named after Himiko, an obscure shaman queen of Yamataikoku in ancient Wa.
Based on the Mazda MX-5 NC, Mitsuoka replaces most of the body panels, fits wood panelling, leather seats and extends the wheelbase front of the A-pillar to generate the long bonnet line reminiscent of English roadsters such as the Jaguar XK120. Designed by Takanori Aoki, the exterior theme of the Himiko is said to mimic a 'ship riding the high seas cruising majestically as one with the waves'. Transmission and roof options are similar to the MX-5 with the option of either a 6 speed automatic transmission with manual shifting or a 6 speed manual transmission. Most of the additions are hand assembled by a team of Japanese workers at the Mitsuoka factory in Toyama City, Japan.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
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