The Orochi Offers an Interesting Mix of Modern and Retrospective Design Themes
Mitsuoka, a name the western world isn't familiar with, is a Japanese company that has been producing limited-run specialty automobiles. At this week's Tokyo auto show the boutique automaker just showed the Orochi supercar concept for the first time.
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| The Japanese company Mitsuoka specializes in producing limited-run specialty automobiles. The new Orochi supercar shown here is only a concept, but could be offered for production soon. (Photo: Mitsuoka) |
As far as designs go, the Orochi is certainly one of the more artistic supercars to make the leap from pen to metal. From the CLK-esque front headlights, and tire-tread style engine cover, to its thin, extending tail pipes, this supercar is a blend that not only encompasses decades of motoring style, but the design characteristics of today's world.
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| The Orochi is strictly confined to the characteristics of a supercar, and is also one of the lowest cars ever, measuring in at just 1,167 mm. (Photo: Mitsuoka) |
First for a bit of history, Mitsuoka is known for taking modern production cars of all walks, including sedans, hatchbacks, and grand tourers, and then adding old-world styling flair. Front, and rear clips are produced in their factories, and attached to the cars, yielding a similar result to such dramatic modern classics as Excalibur, or other factory-built kit cars.