Saminda Motor Co. and Auxuras Motor Co Showcase Museum
The Saminda-Auxuras Showcase Museum is a museum housing a collection of Saminda consumer and racing oriented vehicles. Located in Suzuka Japan and Kentucky , USA . It opened in 1998 in Japan and 2001 in USA , although the museum is opened by Saminda Motor Co. but is operated by a private company.
#CZ5 Production from 1970-1980 - 1 Generation - No Sucessor
Saminda CZ5 (Old Saminda Badge from 1962-1980)
Engine : 1R1 Series - 1R1 (Engine Production : 1970-1980)
[quote]**The CZ5 is the first sport car bulit by Japanese automaker Saminda , today the CZ5 is one of the most iconic car that came out from Japan . Lead by the founder of Saminda , Kuro Saminda , when he was a little kid his dream is to bulit a car that stands out from everyone else , the CZ5 was a little dream from him that manages to became true. Today, the CZ5 have sold at auction for as much as US $1,000,000
Saminda only made 711 of these within 10 years , but this was the first car that proved Japan could compete with almost anyone when it comes to making advanced, fast, beautiful cars. The CZ5 boasted a 160-horsepower, dual overhead cam, 2.0-liter straight-four engine , a five-speed manual transmission , powering the rear wheel (In the past RWD is often seen in Saminda cars)
Saminda ended the CZ5 in 1980.**[/quote]
###Assembly :
Okinawa , Japan (Closed in 1990)
#C3 - 1964 Present
First Generation - 1964-1974
Saminda C3 1.2 (Old Saminda Badge from 1962-1980)
Engine : AB Series - AB12 (Engine Production : 1964-1982)
[quote]**The first generation Saminda C3 is produced by Saminda in Japan from July 1964 to 1974.
When the first generation Saminda C3 hit the market back in 1964, Saminda officially became a popular competitor in the automotive industry. Some could argue that it if it wasn’t for the Saminda C3, Saminda won’t be what they are today.**[/quote]
##Assembly :
Suzuka , Japan (1962 Present - Oldest Assembly Factory)
Second Generation - 1974-1982
Saminda C3 1.2 (Old Saminda Badge from 1962-1980)
Engine : AB Series - AB12 (Engine Production : 1964-1982)
Saminda C3 1.4 (Old Saminda Badge from 1962-1980)
Engine : AB Series - AB12 (Engine Production : 1964-1982)
##Assembly :
Suzuka , Japan (1962 Present - Oldest Assembly Factory)
#Third Generation - 1982-2002
Saminda C3 1.4
Engine : ER Series - ER14C (Engine Production : 1982-2005 featuring i-VIC)
##Assembly :
Suzuka , Japan (1962 Present - Oldest Assembly Factory)
#Fourth Generation C3 - 2002-2006
#Global Specs (Including Japan)
Saminda C3 X 1.5 (MT)
Engine : LE Series - LE15Z1 (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Saminda C3 X 1.5
Engine : LE Series - LE15Z1 (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Saminda C3 XS 1.5
Engine : LE Series - LE15Z1 (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Saminda C3R (C3 Type-R in Japan)
Engine : LE Series - LE20R (i-VIC engagement @ 5500RPM) (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
#North America Specs
Saminda C3 XE 1.6 (MT)
Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Saminda C3 XE 1.6
Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Saminda C3 XE-L 1.6
Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Saminda C3 SR
Engine : LE Series - LE20RS (i-VIC engagement @ 5000RPM) (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
[quote]**The fourth generation C3 feature enchanced i-VIC technology which codenamed LE Series , the LE Series engine is voted as one of the best engine for tuners and racers to modified along with the RA Series. The LE Series is either SOHC or DOHC , for example , the global market for the C3 is powered by a 1.5-liter DOHC while North America market is powered by a 1.6-liter SOHC.
The C3R (C3 Type-R in Japan) is powered by a 2.0-liter i-VIC engine rated at 180hp and 180nm of torque and i-VIC engagement @ 5500 RPM , in North America , the high performance version is called the C3 SR , it’s also powered by the same 2.0-liter engine but power have been reduced to 160hp and a earlier i-VIC engagement @ 5000RPM , both of the car is popular among tuners and in street racing games.
Production of the fourth generation C3 ended on 2006 with more then 1.5 million unit were sold worldwide.
(For more information about i-VIC , please refer to the original post) **[/quote]
##Assembly :
Suzuka, Japan
Greensburg , USA
Alliston , Canada
Pingtung, Taiwan
#Fifth Generation C3 - 2006-2010
###Global Specs (Including Japan)
Saminda C3 Base 1.6 (MT)
**Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
Saminda C3 Base 1.6
**Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
Saminda C3 X 1.8
**Engine : LE Series - LE18B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
Saminda C3 XS 2.0
**Engine : LE Series - LE20B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
Saminda C3R (C3 Type-R in Japan) - Production ended in 2010 - Reintroduced in 2013 but called only the Type-R
**Engine : RA Series - RA20R (i-VIC engagement @ 6200RPM) (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - No Successor) **
#North America Specs
Saminda C3 XE 1.8
**Engine : LE Series - LE18A1 (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
Saminda C3 XE-L 1.8
**Engine : LE Series - LE18A1 (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
**Saminda C3 SR **
**Engine : LE Series - LE20RS (i-VIC engagement @ 5500RPM) (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series) **
##Assembly :
Suzuka, Japan
Greensburg , USA
Alliston , Canada
Pingtung, Taiwan
#I will be releasing historic vehicles soon (LIST NOT CONFIRMED , MIGHT UPDATE AGAIN)
Current models
C1 - 1962 present
C3 - 1964 present
C4 - 1995-2005 as (C3 Hatcback) - 2006 present
C5 - 1968 present
C6 - 1998 present
C7 - 1994 present
C8 - 1988 present
Type-R - 2013 present (High Performance vehicle)
Ponqi - 2013 present
Soya - 2014 present
Kirei - 2013 present
Hydrogen Confident Car - 2016 present
CR1 - 1998-2006 / 2013 present
CR2 - 2000 present
CR25 - 2010 present
CR3 - 1997 present
CR4 - 1994 present
CR45 - 2006 present
CR5 - 2005 present
CR6 - 2008 present
CR7 - 2006 present
CZ1 - 2002-2008 / 2013 present
CZ6 - 1992 - 2002 / 2013 present (High Performance vehicle)
Former models
C3 Type-R - 1998-2008 (High Performance vehicle)
CZ2 - 1975-2009 (R variant available)
CZ3 - 1986-2003 (R variant available)
CZ4 - 1990-2005 (R variant available)
CZ5 - 1970 - 1980 ((High Performance vehicle)
C2000R - 2008-2013 (High Performance vehicle)
C5000R - 2008-2013 (High Performance vehicle)
C5 Sp - 2007-2012
C5 R - 2002-2005 (High Performance vehicle)
#First Generation SX - 2005-2010
##Called SLX as of 2010
Auxuras SX 3.5 V6
Engine : JA Series - JA35C (Engine Production : 1995 Present)
Auxuras SX XE 3.5 V6
Engine : JA Series - JA35C (Engine Production : 1995 Present)
Auxuras SX XE-L 3.5 V6
Engine : JA Series - JA35C (Engine Production : 1995 Present)
[quote]**As the ultimate division of Japan’s Saminda Motor Co. , Auxuras is charged with setting a benchmark for luxury amenities , the Auxuras SX offers an outstanding V6 powertrain with i-VIC technology , seven-passenger seating and a standard four-wheel-drive system that prevents skids almost before they happen. Neat styling, attention to detail, excellent crash protection and competitive pricing increase the appeal of this luxury SUV. Introduced in 2005, SX was named North American Truck of the Year.
In short, the attributes that earned SX awards remain and have been refined. This so-called luxury SUV remains one of the best values in the class.
In 2010 , the SX had been renamed to SLX **[/quote]
Availability : North America only
##Assembly :
Greensburg, Indiana, United States - 2000 Present
#C8 First generation (1992–1998) - Total 4 Generation
(North America Version of Saminda C8)
Auxuras C8 2.7 V6 (MT)
Engine : CB Series - CB27A (Engine Production : 1985-2003 / Successor : JA Series)
Auxuras C8 2.7 V6 (AT)
Engine : CB Series - CB27A (Engine Production : 1985-2003 / Successor : JA Series
Auxuras C8 3.0 V6 (MT)
Engine : CB Series - CB30A (Engine Production : 1985-2003 / Successor : JA Series)
Auxuras C8 3.0 V6 (AT)
Engine : CB Series - CB30A (Engine Production : 1985-2003 / Successor : JA Series)
[quote]**The C8 is Saminda first Luxury vehicle to be sold in United States , Saminda introduced the model in Japan on 1988 to be their premier luxury model, and in North America for the 1992 model year, as the top of the line model for its then-new Auxuras lineup.
In 1992, the United States, American Saminda Motor Co wanted to produce prestigious and luxury car exclusively in North America. Auxuras was later founded in 1992 and their first car was the C8 which is sold in Japan as Saminda C8.
The C8 was very successful until 2003 when Auxuras renamed the C8 to SL , sales went downfall.**[/quote]
#Assembly :
Tochigi , Japan (Closed in 2003)
#C8 Second generation (1998–2005) - Total 4 Generation
(North America Version of Saminda C8)
Auxuras C8 3.5 V6
Engine : JA Series , JA35C (Production : 1995 Present / Predecessor : CB Series)
(2001 Present)
Auxuras C8 3.5 V6 (FACELIFT)
Engine : JA Series , JA35C (Production : 1995 Present / Predecessor : CB Series)
[quote]**Auxuras introduced the second generation C8 in 1998, featuring a larger body and a more streamlined front end.
The second-generation Auxuras C8 was produced from 1998-2003. The C8’s core engine was a 3.5-liter V6 making 235 horsepower and 300nm of torque, mated to a four-speed automatic.
Other new features brought to this 1998 C8 sedan were speed-sensitive steering, automatic climate control, heated leather seats and heated mirrors. The second generation model received its first facelift in 2000, featuring new headlight & bumper and a power tilt-telescoping steering column**[/quote]
#Assembly :
Tochigi , Japan (Closed in 2003)
#SL Third generation (2005-2012) - Total 4 Generation
Auxuras SL 3.7 V6 FWD
Engine : JE Series - JE37E1 (Engine Production : 2001-2012 - No Successor)
Auxuras SL 3.7 V6 SC-AWD
Engine : JE Series - JE37E1 (Engine Production : 2001-2012 - No Successor)
[quote]**In 2005 , Auxuras introduced the 3.7 V6 SL , to replace the C8. Auxuras dropped the C8 name when market research showed that consumers knew Auxuras products by their model names, “C8” did not necessarily associate the names with Saminda’s “Auxuras” brand
The SL was launched in late 2004 for the 2005 model year. Still without the much-rumored V8 engine, it featured a sophisticated all-wheel drive system Auxuras calls “Super Control-All Wheel Drive” (SC-AWD)
Saminda responded the luxury world by putting the C8 on patrol. Not having a V8 or suitable rear-drive platform in its pantry, the company steadily inflated the C8’s size and weight and the displacement of its front-driving V6. Renamed the SL. Even though it now boasts 300 horsepower, the SL’s V6 still comes to the party two cylinders short of many competitors offering available V8 power
As of 2012 , the SL have been renamed to STL**[/quote]
#Assembly :
Tokyo , Japan (2003 Present)
#First Generation AL - 2002-2006
(Rebadged Saminda C3 for UK market)
Auxuras AL XE 1.6
Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
Auxuras AL XE-L 1.6
Engine : LE Series - LE16B (Engine Production : 1998-2010 - Successor : RE Series)
[quote]The Auxuras AL was a compact entry-level luxury car built by Saminda, and also the first Auxuras to enter the UK market. The AL is a rebadged Saminda C3 with a higher level of features , the AL was renamed to ATL as of 2010 and production ended at 2012.
Powering the AL is the same 1.6-liter SOHC i-VIC engine found in the North America spec C3[/quote]
Availability : UK only
#Assembly :
Suzuka, Japan (Export to UK)
#I will be releasing historic vehicles soon (LIST NOT CONFIRMED , MIGHT UPDATE AGAIN)
Current models
Cars / Coupes
ITL - 2013 present
ALT - 2014 present
CTL - 2010 present
CXS - 2014 present
ETL - 2010 present
STL - 2010 present
Arrow - 2014 present
SUVs / Crossover
ELX - 2007 present
NLX - 2014 present
SLX - 2010 present
QTL - 2013 present
Sports
CZ6 - 1992-2002 / 2013 present
Former models
AL/ATL - 2002-2012 (UK version of Saminda C3 , called AL from 2003-2010 , after 2010 called ATL)
C8 / SL - 1992-2010 (North America version of Saminda C8 sold in Japan , called C8 from 1992-2005 , renamed as SL from 2005-2012 , STL as of 2012)
EL - 1999-2010 (Name change to ETL as of 2010)
CL - 2003-2010 (Name change to CTL as of 2010)
EX - 2007-2010 (Name change to ELX as of 2010)
SX - 2005-2010 (Name change to SLX as of 2010)
CZ2 - 1984-2000 (North America version of Saminda CZ2 sold in Japan)
CZ3 - 1994-2003 (North America version of Saminda CZ3 sold in Japan)
ZLX/ZLX-R - 2013-2014 (Only after 1 year of production)
Really nice designs !!
thanks buddy 
#CZ6 , The Ultimate Legend
###Saminda CZ6 (1992-1998 , Facelift 1998-2002)
Engine : CB Series - CB27C (Engine Production : 1985-2003 / Successor : JA Series) i-VIC engagement @ 6200RPM
[quote]The first generation Saminda CZ6, marketed in North America as the Auxuras CZ6, is a 2-seater, mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Saminda in Japan from 1992 to 2002. The Pre-facelift CZ6 features 2.7-liter V6 i-VIC SOHC engine , on 1998 the CZ6 recieved a facelift with a slightly bigger engine with 3.0-liter V6 i-VIC DOHC engine
The Saminda CZ6 changed the way the world viewed the Japanese motor industry, it proved that there were no longer any more areas of the market that the Japanese couldn’t attack. the CZ6 was something rather special, though a fully-fledged mid-engined junior supercar. A Italian rival.
And when the CZ6 was launched in 1992 it left the competition behind, in terms of reliability and practicality. The
chassis was perfected at Suzuka, with late-development input from Kuro Saminda. Kuro Saminda convinced the CZ6 engineers to stiffen the CZ6 even more and totally change the rear suspension geometry to give the CZ6 uncompromising traction. Even if that would subsequently be proven to be at the cost of tyre wear.
Saminda wanted the CZ6 to be perfect and over its 10-year lifespan it was under constant development. And although it was brilliant, the CZ6 was slightly too flawed to achieve that perfect ten…
The CZ6 is Kuro Saminda last project before his death in 1994[/quote]
I’ve just realized. Saminda is restricted by the gentelman’s agreement of 280hp O.O At least till early 2000’s
Japanese government policies , no choice 
Erin Motor Co. / Saminda Motor Co.
The joint venture between Erin and Saminda , which effectively lasted from 1982 to 1995, attracted widespread attention. Erin’s importance to Britain’s industrial heartland and place in a major global business were recognised, and it was hoped that collaboration could invigorate the product design and production management capabilities of an ailing national flagship. Although was thought to be a successful case at that moment , both Erin and Saminda ultimately failed to achieve their objectives after that.
Saminda , like other automotive companies, also came to the conclusion of firming a joint venture. At the moment, while Saminda’s cars enjoyed reputation for good quality and durability, the import restrictions limited its success it the European market. However, the European market was essential for the company’s global expansion. With the joint venture, Saminda could avoid the restrictions on the import quota by assembling cars locally, because these cars would be considered locally produced. Moreover, a local partner could assumedly offer a better insight of the market.
Indeed, both Saminda and Erin had something to deliver each other. Saminda had the capability in designing engines and gearboxes, where Erin had design specialist and the ability to fund the development activities. In addition, Saminda’s distribution network in Asia could be helpful for Erin’s products.
Erin’s excess capacity did enable Saminda to quickly increase the sales in the European market, and both Saminda and Erin did make money.
##The Seperation of both companies
The collabration for both companies lasted for 13 years , Erin at that time could not export it cars to Japan and termination would mean that Erin can now export , as Erin wanted to sell it own cars in Japan instead of rebadged Saminda , although the joint venture did make money untill 1990 , where it really didn’t . Erin think it’s not necessary to collaborate anymore.
#Why did Erin succeed where Saminda still fails in UK even today?
Erin had different thinking from Saminda when it develop in European market. Erin chose to establish its own engineering center while Saminda wanted alliance as a way to develop the European market. From the aspects mentioned above, it can be seem that Erin might have more chances to succeed where Saminda failed to reach its goals , is why Erin‘s way may work better than Saminda’s and can be seen from several aspects.
(Next would be cars where Erin and Saminda collaborate)
I can’t wait to see some of the cars product of the collaboration 
First Generation CZ2 , 1984-1990 (Also called as Erin Devaran in UK and Australia)
#Saminda CZ2 (Sold in Japan and Part of Asia)
###Saminda CZ2 1.7
Engine : ER Series - ER17ZA (Engine Production : 1982-2005 / Successor : LE Series)
#Erin Devaran 1.7 (Sold in Europe and Australia)
###Erin Devaran 1.7
Engine : ER Series - ER17ZE (Engine Production : 1982-2005 / Successor : LE Series)
[quote]The Saminda CZ2 (sold in some markets as Auxuras CZ2 and Erin Devaran) is produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer Saminda from 1984 to 2009 , Saminda began to sell the CZ2 in North America from 2nd gen onwards as Auxuras
The Erin Devaran was based on the contemporary Saminda CZ2 (Project CD) and was marketed as ‘Everything you ever wanted in a car’. "The Erin Devaran was marketed by the Erin Motor Company. As part of the collaboration between Saminda and Erin , the CZ2 was also rebadged to Devaran in Australia Market.
Saminda did not offer the more powerful 1.7 i-VIC SOHC ER17ZA engine (which is sold in Japan) in Europe [/quote]
The Erin Devaran is quite popular in my country (Australia) , British brand and Japanese Engineering = Win-Win
#CZ6 , The Ultimate Legend
###Auxuras
Engine : CB Series - CB30A (Engine Production : 1985-2003 / Successor : JA Series) i-VIC engagement @ 6500RPM
[quote]The first generation Saminda CZ6, marketed in North America as the Auxuras CZ6, is a 2-seater, mid-engined sports car that was manufactured by Saminda in Japan from 1992 to 2002. The Pre-facelift CZ6 features 2.7-liter V6 i-VIC SOHC engine , on 1998 the CZ6 recieved a facelift with a slightly bigger engine with 3.0-liter V6 i-VIC DOHC engine
The Saminda CZ6 changed the way the world viewed the Japanese motor industry, it proved that there were no longer any more areas of the market that the Japanese couldn’t attack. the CZ6 was something rather special, though a fully-fledged mid-engined junior supercar. A Italian rival.
And when the CZ6 was launched in 1992 it left the competition behind, in terms of reliability and practicality. The
chassis was perfected at Suzuka, with late-development input from Kuro Saminda. Kuro Saminda convinced the CZ6 engineers to stiffen the CZ6 even more and totally change the rear suspension geometry to give the CZ6 uncompromising traction. Even if that would subsequently be proven to be at the cost of tyre wear.
Saminda wanted the CZ6 to be perfect and over its 10-year lifespan it was under constant development. And although it was brilliant, the CZ6 was slightly too flawed to achieve that perfect ten…
The CZ6 is Kuro Saminda last project before his death in 1994[/quote]
