Mitsuoka Le-Seyde

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Le-Seyde
Overview
ManufacturerMitsuoka
ProductionMay 1990
July 1991 (Dore)
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupé
2-door convertible (Dore)
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine1,998 cc Inline 4
302 in3 (4.9 L) V8 (Dore)
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length5,230 mm (205.9 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Curb weight1,352 kg (2,980.6 lb)

The Mitsuoka Le-Seyde was a limited produced car, based on the Nissan Silvia S13. Only 500 units were made, and Mitsuoka claims that all were sold within four days after they went on sale.[1]

The Le-Seyde resembles the Zimmer Golden Spirit.

Dore

Pronounced (DURA), is a convertible version of the Le-Seyde. It was also a limited production model, produced in July 1991.[1][2]

The Dore was based on a Ford Mustang.[3] It also used the Mustang's 302 in3 (4.9 L) V8 Engine.

New Le-Seyde
Overview
ManufacturerMitsuoka
ProductionNovember 2000
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupé
2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine1,998 cc Inline 4
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length5,230 mm (205.9 in)
Width1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Curb weight1,352 kg (2,980.6 lb)

New Le-Seyde

The New Le-Seyde was introduced in late 2000, it's identical to the original Le-Seyde, with only a few minor cosmetic changes, but this model was based on the Nissan Silvia S15.[1]

Its engine was also from the Nissan Silvia S15, the SR20DE.

References

  1. ^ a b c "History of Mitsuoka". http://www.mitsuoka-motor.com. Retrieved 2 October 2013. {{cite web}}: Check |archiveurl= value (help); External link in |work= (help)
  2. ^ "Dore, 1991 Classical Dynamism". http://www.mitsuoka.co.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)
  3. ^ "Mitsuoka Himiko and Orochi - Kvlt classic". http://www.bsmotoring.com. Retrieved 11 October 2013. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help)