Shimizu Matterhorn '78
Long, low, and luxurious, the Matterhorn was Shimizu's first limousine, created for an upper echelon of clients that included corporate executives and government officials. It had a four-litre inline-six engine sending respectable power to the rear wheels, useful for hauling the 1.6-tonne sedan around town.
The Matterhorn came standard with such features as double-wishbone suspension in both the front and rear, a 4-speed automatic transmission, adjustable full-grain leather seats, a microsuede-wrapped steering wheel, and plenty of sound-deadening insulation.
Adorned with just the right amount of chrome, the stately Matterhorn—in a similar manner as its namesake—rose to fame as one of the most prominent ultra-luxury cars of its time.
Matterhorn
SPECS
Layout FR
Engine Name S-40
Aspiration NA
Displacement 3996 cc
Peak Power 140 kW (187 hp) @ 5400 RPM
Peak Torque 293 Nm (216 ft-lb) @ 2400 RPM
Weight 1641 kg (3618 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 55/45
STARTING PRICE
¥1,030,000 JDM
$9,500 USDM
COLOURS
Deep Red
Space Blue
Grey Fog
Piano Black
Layout FR
Engine Name S-40
Aspiration NA
Displacement 3996 cc
Peak Power 140 kW (187 hp) @ 5400 RPM
Peak Torque 293 Nm (216 ft-lb) @ 2400 RPM
Weight 1641 kg (3618 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 55/45
STARTING PRICE
¥1,030,000 JDM
$9,500 USDM
COLOURS
Deep Red
Space Blue
Grey Fog
Piano Black
VIP Custom
SPECS
Layout FR
Engine Name S-40
Aspiration NA
Displacement 3996 cc
Peak Power 140 kW (187 hp) @ 5400 RPM
Peak Torque 293 Nm (216 ft-lb) @ 2400 RPM
Weight 1749 kg (3856 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 54/46
STARTING PRICE
N/A (modification cost approx. ¥11,000)
COLOURS
Piano Black
Layout FR
Engine Name S-40
Aspiration NA
Displacement 3996 cc
Peak Power 140 kW (187 hp) @ 5400 RPM
Peak Torque 293 Nm (216 ft-lb) @ 2400 RPM
Weight 1749 kg (3856 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 54/46
STARTING PRICE
N/A (modification cost approx. ¥11,000)
COLOURS
Piano Black