Splash Mizuiro Kasui '09
At 1323 kg (2917 lb), the Mizuiro Kasui (河水; stream) compact hybrid sedan wasn't particularly heavy for a vehicle of its type. With its hybrid system producing 83 kW (111 hp), it wasn't particularly slow either. A recently formed tuning company by the name of Splash thought differently, however.
The Kasui’s hybrid system was removed and the engine was modified to make 137 kW (183 hp) over the standard car’s 83 kW (111 hp). Connected to the engine was a six-speed sequential transmission that replaced the six-speed automatic, routing power to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential. New wheels, brakes, and shock absorbers were installed, the interior was stripped, and an undertray was added to improve aerodynamics. The car’s weight was brought down to 1030 kg (2271 lb), completing the package.
These rare, specialized cars were only sold in Japan by Mizuiro, as Splash had the company’s full support.
Kasui
SPECS
Layout FR
Engine Name MI1-4D
Aspiration NA
Displacement 1999 cc
Peak Power 137 kW (183 hp) @ 7200 RPM
Peak Torque 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) @5000 RPM
Weight 1030 kg (2271 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 53/47
STARTING PRICE
¥4,820,000 JDM
COLOURS
Ardour Red
Tangerine
Legacy Sunset Orange
Serene Blue Metallic
Pacific Blue
Steel Blue
Steel Gold
Katsuobushi
Ethereal White
Cloud Grey Metallic
Pewter Grey
Black Mist Metallic
Sumi Black
Layout FR
Engine Name MI1-4D
Aspiration NA
Displacement 1999 cc
Peak Power 137 kW (183 hp) @ 7200 RPM
Peak Torque 200 Nm (148 ft-lb) @5000 RPM
Weight 1030 kg (2271 lb)
Weight Distribution Front/Rear 53/47
STARTING PRICE
¥4,820,000 JDM
COLOURS
Ardour Red
Tangerine
Legacy Sunset Orange
Serene Blue Metallic
Pacific Blue
Steel Blue
Steel Gold
Katsuobushi
Ethereal White
Cloud Grey Metallic
Pewter Grey
Black Mist Metallic
Sumi Black