In late 2023, Japanese company Mitsuoka unveiled the M55 Concept, which will hit the market next year as the Mitsuoka M55 Zero Edition. The company was founded in 1968 to build unique cars with unconventional styling, and the order book for this car is open.

The M55 Zero Edition was unveiled to celebrate the company’s 55th anniversary and is based on the Honda Civic, although its design resembles the Dodge Challenger. In 2025, the Japanese company plans to deliver 100 cars, and potential buyers will participate in a lottery to secure slots for one of the 100 cars with a deposit of $ 3,500. Those who are not drawn in the lottery will get their money back.

Mitsuoka has opened orders for 350 cars until January 19, 2025, after which the order book will be closed. The car can only be ordered from distributors in Japan.

As for the powertrain, the M55 Zero Edition is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 183 hp (134 kW) and 177 lb-ft (240 Nm), mated to a 6-speed manual transmission that sends power to the front wheels. In the future, the car could be offered with a CVT transmission and a hybrid drivetrain.

The company has long considered whether to start production of this car or not. However, the positive reactions and comments on the company’s website were decisive for the start of production.

Each car will cost $ 52,200 USD.

Source: Mitsuoka Motors

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