Yamaha Sports Car to Reportedly Use 1.5L Turbo Engine
Yamaha surprised the world at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show with a sports car concept that will likely be powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine.
The Yamaha sports car debuted in concept form as the Sports Ride Concept measuring 3,900 mm in length, 1,720 mm in width and 1,170 mm in height. The concept is based on the iStream process developed by Gordon Murray, the same mind behind the McLaren F1. This is actually not the first time Yamaha and Murray have teamed up, having created the Motiv city car a couple of years ago.
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Given Murray’s experience with Formula 1, it’s not surprising that the Yamaha sports car is lightweight – the concept tips the sales at just 1,654 pounds! According to a recent report from Motoring, the Yamaha sports car will make an appearance in pre-production form at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Expect the production model’s interior to be similar to the concept with a mix of high-quality metal, leather, carbon fiber and tech borrowed from the company’s music division. Rumor has it that the Yamaha sports car will be priced around $70,000.
[Source: Motoring]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Not one single photo of the back??
Stupid looking POS. No thanx.