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The following is a press release issued by Ken Okuyama Design:
kode9 Production Model (World Premiere)
Production model deliveries have already commenced of the kode9 concept which debuted at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. A lightweight, spartan coupe whose definition sits comfortably between that of a race car and a sports car, this two‐door has no superficial styling elements and employs simple futuristic design proportions that contravene today’s accepted design trends.
Penned with aesthetically beautiful basic proportions that contrast against the excesses of today’s styling trends, the kode9 production model arrives, wearing a winsome front end, perfectly blended with flowing dynamic lines of race cars from the 1960s and 70s and today’s latest technology. Devoid of overly artistic character lines, the fender arch and tail fin combine to give this car a strong identity, one that shines as an antithesis of today’s overly complicated car design.
The kode9 production model is configured for a transversely mounted midengine layout, but the customer may select their own brand of engine. The 810kg display model combines a supercharged 1.8 liter, four‐cylinder engine and a lightweight body to deliver a special type of handling not possible with today’s heavy sports cars.
Boasting a lightweight body with incredibly short overhangs, and a chassis that excels in locating the powertrain hardware lowdown to the car’s center, the kode9 production model employs fully adjustable suspension with pillow ball arms making the coupe suitable for competition use.
It might be a hardcore sports car but it still delivers the comfort levels of a gran turismo style coupe. Customers can select from a wide range of interior trim which combine lightweight carbon fiber and soft‐to‐the‐touch leather and alcantara. Fitted with air‐conditioning as standard equipment, the cabin offers loads of space and a removable targa roof to enjoy the great outdoors. With no rear window, a high‐definition camera mounted inside the rear fin enables the driver to see a reversing view on a mini‐monitor positioned inside the rearview mirror. Clients can request a rear window be added.
The limited production run of five kode9 models is sold out and deliveries have commenced and KOD has already started development of a high‐performance kode9 GT version based on the kode9 coupe.
kode9 Production Model (World Premiere)
Production model deliveries have already commenced of the kode9 concept which debuted at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show. A lightweight, spartan coupe whose definition sits comfortably between that of a race car and a sports car, this two‐door has no superficial styling elements and employs simple futuristic design proportions that contravene today’s accepted design trends.
Penned with aesthetically beautiful basic proportions that contrast against the excesses of today’s styling trends, the kode9 production model arrives, wearing a winsome front end, perfectly blended with flowing dynamic lines of race cars from the 1960s and 70s and today’s latest technology. Devoid of overly artistic character lines, the fender arch and tail fin combine to give this car a strong identity, one that shines as an antithesis of today’s overly complicated car design.
The kode9 production model is configured for a transversely mounted midengine layout, but the customer may select their own brand of engine. The 810kg display model combines a supercharged 1.8 liter, four‐cylinder engine and a lightweight body to deliver a special type of handling not possible with today’s heavy sports cars.
Boasting a lightweight body with incredibly short overhangs, and a chassis that excels in locating the powertrain hardware lowdown to the car’s center, the kode9 production model employs fully adjustable suspension with pillow ball arms making the coupe suitable for competition use.
It might be a hardcore sports car but it still delivers the comfort levels of a gran turismo style coupe. Customers can select from a wide range of interior trim which combine lightweight carbon fiber and soft‐to‐the‐touch leather and alcantara. Fitted with air‐conditioning as standard equipment, the cabin offers loads of space and a removable targa roof to enjoy the great outdoors. With no rear window, a high‐definition camera mounted inside the rear fin enables the driver to see a reversing view on a mini‐monitor positioned inside the rearview mirror. Clients can request a rear window be added.
The limited production run of five kode9 models is sold out and deliveries have commenced and KOD has already started development of a high‐performance kode9 GT version based on the kode9 coupe.
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