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For other uses, see Orochi (disambiguation).
Orochi 
Manufacturer Mitsuoka Production 2001–present Body style 2 door coupe Layout MR Engine 3.3 L Toyota 3MZ-FE V6 Transmission 5-speed automatic Length 4,560 mm (179.5 in) Width 2,035 mm (80.1 in) Height 1,180 mm (46.5 in) Curb weight 1,580 kg (3,483 lb) 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.[2]
References
- ^ mitsuoka-orochi.com. Yamata-no-Orochi is a dragon like serpent,... Accessed 2008-08-28.
- ^ "「オロチ・ゼロ」価格抑え限定発売 934万円" (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun Company. Archived from the original on 2008-02-01. http://web.archive.org/web/20080201021617/http://www.asahi.com/business/update/0130/TKY200801300312.html. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
External links
Current vehicles Past vehicles Categories:- Mitsuoka vehicles
- Modern auto stubs
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