Toyota Kikai concept (2015)
Concept car · 2015 · Combustion
A car that celebrates the beauty of its own machinery
Shown at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, the Kikai (Japanese for 'machine') strips away conventional bodywork to put a vehicle's inner workings on open display. The mid-mounted engine, fuel tank, exhaust and suspension hardware become part of the exterior, and a small window in the firewall by the driver's feet reveals the tyres, suspension and road surface. Inside, a central McLaren F1-style driving position with two rear seats, analogue meters and exposed switchgear celebrates the fundamental craftsmanship and motion of the machine.
Key facts
- Layout: Mid-mounted engine, exposed mechanicals
- Body: Simple aluminium construction
- Seating: Central driving position, three seats
- Instruments: Analogue meters and switchgear
- Feature: Firewall and footwell viewing windows
Production
- Status: Concept only
- Tokyo Motor Show exposed-mechanicals study, never produced.
- Revealed at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
Photos
Source: NetCarShow - Toyota Kikai Concept (2015)