TOKYO--()--CRAZY CAR PROJECT converted TOYOTA 2000GT ―the first full-blown Japanese sports car born in 1967― as a solar Electrical Vehicle and exhibits this “2000GT SEV” at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012 during the event.
With emerging concerns for environment and energy, it is natural for the automobile industry to produce earth-conscious and fuel-efficient vehicles today. Pursuing functionality and efficiency is not enough, however: providing the excitement and pure driving enjoyment offered by old-time cars will appeal to a younger generation that demands fun and has turned its back on the automobile.
Under those situations, On January 2012, CRAZY CAR PROJECT, by TOYOTA Automobile Association which is consisting of engineers from car dealers, parts suppliers, car makers launch in the purpose of making people feel an excitement of driving and to have a chance to think about our earth in an innovative way.
About 2000GT SEV
- Evolving legendary TOYOTA 2000GT
TOYOTA 2000GT is the first full-blown sports car in Japan, and only 337 vehicles were produced in the world. Having appeared in the 007 film “You Only Live Twice” (1967) in the James Bond series, this sports car reminds us of a joy of driving in the era when automobile was an icon.
- Introducing new technology with leaving its feature
Advanced bio-material, Alcanntara, makes the interior of 2000GT SEV feel a sense of luxury. And, the lacquer-painted panels are coated with gold and silver. In addition, we reorganized meters to display speed, remaining quantity of battery and so on with keeping original frames. Furthermore, new-developed rear-view mirror can be a monitor which display image through camera attached to back of vehicle, or can be used as usual.
- Attaching “CRAZY” sound to silent EV
EV is generally silent, and we intentionally attached sound to 2000GT SEV. Not only engine sound, it also emits “CRAZY” sounds like sound of a rocket, an aircraft, and a horse galloping.
CRAZY CAR PROJECT has launched fully at Tokyo Auto Salon, and continues to deliver an excitement of driving to people of all age groups including younger generation.
About CRAZY CAR PROJECT
Representative: Naohiko Saito (TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION)
Companies project members belong to: TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Panasonic Corporation, DENSO CORPORATION, AISIN SEIKI CO., LTD., AISIN AW CO.,LTD., Kanto Auto Works, Ltd., Hayashi Telempu Co.,Ltd, Chiba Toyopet Co.,Ltd.
Website: http://crazycarproject.jp