Ken Okuyama Design Concept Cars
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Ken Okuyama Design introduced two new limited production cars at Geneva Motor Show. The concept cars called the K.O 7 and the K.O 8. The K.O 7 becomes the K.O 8 with the roof and fender modules.
Powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine, The K.O 7 may develops 240ps at 8300 rpm and 21kgm of torque at 7000 rpm. In the future, Ken Okuyama Design give a promise to make an electric version of the K.O 7. Unfortunately, The K.O 7 will be built in a limited volume of 99 units per year only.
Press Release
KEN OKUYAMA DESIGN, Industrial design studio and coachbuilder, introduces 2 limited production cars at 2008 Geneva Motor Show on March 4th at its own stand.
K.O 7, a Spartan spider, which becomes K.O 8 with roof and fender module, are built on the original chassis with lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum at 750kg, with 240ps 2000cc 4 cylinder engine.
Built in limited volume of 99 units per year at MODI, it will have unique body style and specifications each year.
Future line-up will add electric motor version as demonstrated in K.O 8. Collaboration with TAG Heuer made it possible to demonstrate something in common between 2 different industries ; the endless quest for the quality. The interior of K.O 7 was inspired by Grand Carrera, and is mounted on dashboard as a chronograph.
K.O 7 Specifications
Dimensions; Length 3580mm/Width 1850mm/Height 1100mm
Approach angle 14.2/departure angle 24.5
Front overhang 740mm/Rear overhang 550mm
Engine; 4cylinder DOHC NA 2000cc
Maximum power 240ps/8300 rpm
Maximum torque 21kgm/7000 rpm
K.O 8 Specifications
Dimensions; Length 3710mm/Width 1860mm/ Height 1100mm
Approach angle 11.6/departure angle 15.8
Front overhang 760mm/ Rear overhang 640mm
Power unit; Tree-phase electric motor
Electric battery; lithium ion battery
Driving range; 160km per charge
Maximum output; 100kw
Total battery capacity; 18kwh
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