Tommykaira ZZII
| Tommykaira ZZII | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Tommykaira |
| Also called | ASL RS01 |
| Production | 2001 (one prototype) |
| Designer | Tomita Yoshikazu |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports car (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Mid-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tommykaira ZZ |
| Related | ASL RS01 Tommykaira ZZ |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.7 L (2700 cc) RB26DETT twin-turbocharged I6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,300 mm (169 in) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,190 mm (47 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Tommykaira ZZ (first gen.) |
The Tommykaira ZZII was a Japanese mid-engined sports car engineered and developed by Tommykaira in 2001. Designed by Tomita Yoshikazu, the ZZII was intended to be the successor to the ZZ, but it failed to enter production and remained in the prototype stage. Vehicle retailer Autobacs Seven bought the design shortly after it was shown and tried to market the car as the RS01.[1][2]
Fate and potential revival
After its unveiling in the Tokyo Auto Salon, Tommykaira promised to sell the car in high volumes, with the company already having an organized delivery schedule after the show.[3] Shortly after its unveiling, however, the design was bought out by Autobacs Seven, and later renamed the car to ASL RS01.[2] It also remained in prototype condition, which meant the car did not get into production.[4] In early 2022, Tomita announced he was working on setting a limited production run of ZZIIs, but no further information has been disclosed. To promote the car and the revived brand, the ZZII will be placed in a showroom in Kyoto.[5]
Specifications and design
The car is powered by a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged RB26DETT I6 engine sourced from Nissan delivering 542 hp (404 kW; 550 PS) at 5,900 rpm.[1] The car was intended to weigh 1,000 kg (2,205 lb), mostly thanks to its ZZ-derived aluminium chassis and full carbon fiber bodywork.[6] The frame is of the same type of the ZZ - square section extruded aluminium tub, with steel subframes - but the tub was shaped as an oval instead of an arrow, by curving the walls, so the seats didn't have to be pointed inwards. The subframes were designed as crumple zones too, so that the car could be crash homologated. The design is aerodynamic and intended for lower drag coefficients and better airflow. The two distinctive roof dynamic air intakes come to shape a large NACA duct on the rear window, intended to collect more air into the intercooler.[citation needed] The power is delivered to all four wheels by a 6-speed Getrag manual transmission derived from the tenth-generation Skyline GT-R together with the ATTESA ET-S system, also making the car all-wheel drive. A custom transfer case had to be designed to allow for different diameter wheels front to rear. Autobacs estimated it to weigh 1,200 kg (2,646 lb), due to the all-wheel drive system and to the bodywork of the prototype being made of fiberglass.[citation needed] The ZZII is capable of doing 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 3.3 seconds (less than 3 s according to some sources) and a claimed top speed of 210 mph (338 km/h).[2][6]
In popular media
The ZZII was a regular addition to the Gran Turismo series since Gran Turismo 2. The car's last appearance in the series is Gran Turismo 6.
In Gran Turismo 2, however, the car's design is completely distinct since the car was featured when it still was in its first concept iteration, with RWD and 600 PS. The car has a more serious look and has an appearance that is similar to that of a GT1 race car, being it intended to be a true road going racecar.[7] Soon later, the concept was turned to a GT style car with AWD and a more gentle power delivery.
The definitive design of the car was featured only in GT Pro Series, while the Gran Turismo games never saw their polygonal model updated since Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and after the car was finished.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b Zietsman, Luke (2022-01-12). "10 Things We Just Learned About Tommykaira". HotCars. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
- ^ a b c Lysa. "Did You know this mysterious Japanese supercar of the 2000s?" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2022-10-26.
- ^ "Autobacs ASL RS-01". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
- ^ McAleer, Brendan (2018-08-23). "6 Japanese supercars you've probably never heard of". Hagerty Media. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
- ^ 【Tommykaira】富田義一が語る！2022年のトミーカイラ【期待度MEGAMAX】, retrieved 2022-07-28
- ^ a b "Tommy Kaira ZZII | Sports Cars". www.diseno-art.com. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
- ^ xTimelessGaming (2014-07-21), Gran Turismo 2 - Tommykaira ZZII HD Gameplay, retrieved 2017-04-29
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