Yamaha OX99-11 concept (1992)
Concept car · 1992 · Combustion
A Formula One engine wrapped in a road car
The OX99-11 was Yamaha's attempt at a road-going car as close as possible to a Formula One machine, developed through its Ypsilon Technology subsidiary with International Automotive Design and made public in 1992. It used a 3.5-litre V12 derived from Yamaha's F1 engine, detuned to around 400 hp at 10,000 rpm and mounted longitudinally with a six-speed manual. Built on a carbon-fibre monocoque with hand-formed aluminium body panels, it seated the driver centrally with a single passenger seat behind. High costs and the early-1990s recession killed the project before its planned 1994 production.
Key facts
- Engine: 3.5L V12 derived from Yamaha F1 engine
- Power: ~400 hp at 10,000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque, aluminium panels
- Seating: Central driver, single passenger behind
- Weight: ~1,150 kg
- Status: Cancelled before planned 1994 production
Production
- Status: Concept only
- F1-engined road-car prototype that was cancelled before any customer sales.
- Revealed at 1992 (public unveiling)
Source: Wikipedia