Mitsuoka Himiko

Himiko
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 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 1,230–1,280 kg (2,710–2,820 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. In the UK it is known as the Mitsuoka Roadster.

Based on the Mazda MX-5 NC, Mitsuoka replaces most of the body panels, fits Fibre-reinforced plastic panneling, 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. Each Mitsuoka vehicle is handmade by just 45 skilled craftsmen at the Japanese Mitsuoka factory in Toyama City, Japan.

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