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| The teaser image of Yamaha sports coupé. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1M6PmMo) |
As we know, Yamaha is no stranger to the world of four-wheelers. Previously, Yamaha has been involved in the development of Toyota 2000GT sports car and, much later, in supplying engines to Formula 1 teams (1989-1997). The Lexus RC F and new GS F are powered by a Yamaha-designed 5.0-litre V8, and Volvo’s S60 V8 Supercar is also a 5.0-litre based on the old Yamaha-designed 4.4-litre V8 previously used in the S80 and XC90.
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| 1992 Yamaha OX99-11. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1PFZZM8) |
Then this Japanese company has introduced their own concept cars a few times. The first concept car created is Yamaha OX99-11 in 1992. The OX99-11 was scheduled to enter production in 1994, powered by a 3.5-liter V12 and would showcase the brand’s involvement in F1. Unfortunately it got canned due to its steep price (upwards of US. $1 million) along with the economic crisis that hit Japan.
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| 2013 Yamaha Motiv.e was a city car of collaboration result between Yamaha Motors and Gordon Murray Design. (PIcture from: http://bit.ly/1RVvktm) |
Then in 2013 they introduced the Yamaha Motiv.e, a two-seat city car is set to enter production in 2019. The Motiv.e is created from Yamaha Motor's multi-wheel history and experience (2 wheel - 3 wheel and 4 wheel technology). That's not all, though.
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| 2012 Yamaha R-Car by Albert Roselo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1GSmyWH) |
Is it possible it will hit the road or is it destined to remain a study just like the Yamaha R-Car that was displayed at the same venue in 2012? We guess our questions will be answered pretty soon, as there are only a few days to go before the Tokyo Motor Show. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOPS]
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