Mitsuoka Himiko

Himiko

Manufacturer	Mitsuoka
Assembly	Toyama City, Toyama
Body style	2 door convertible
Layout	FR
Platform	Mazda N platform
Engine	2.0L Mazda MZR DOHC I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 5-speed automatic
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 (2,700 lb)-1,280 kg (2,800 lb)
Designer	Takanori Aoki

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 NC MX-5, 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 5 speed automatic transmission or 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)