Kode57
Ken Okuyama, the legendary designer
behind the Ferrari Enzo, has unveiled his Kode57 supercar at Monterey Car Week.
Powering Okuyama's latest creation is a
V12 engine delivering around 600 hp. The powertrain is mounted up front but
after the axle, meaning it is effectively mid-engined. While the engine has
promise, the Japanese penman is most proud of the design and hopes it will
prove popular enough among collectors that he'll be able to build a handful of
examples.
The vehicle's name pays homage to the
year 1957 when iconic vehicles like the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and Jaguar XKSS
were launched. Okuyama has taken inspiration from racing cars of that
era, particularly with the open-top speedster design, narrow windscreen and
simple cockpit.
There are a large set of air intakes up front which
funnel air behind the front wheels and down the sides of the Kode57. The tail
end then consists of a bold rear diffuser, two round lights and a sleek and
flat decklid.
To ensure the Kode57 handles as it
should, its suspension setup has been engineered by Novitec Rosso. The system
is fully adjustable by up to 45 mm in ride height at the front while a set of
sticky Pirelli P Zero tires help keep everything in check.
