2020 5th Generation Tanaka X-Series
Finally, it is ready for production!
The latest generation X-Series made its first appearance at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed and it made people drop their jaws. However, we took it up to a notch and now, the official production version is here!
Tanaka 450X shown
Inspirational
Exterior
Originally conceived by Lavelle Studios, we tweaked the design a little more and fix a few imperfections. The result is this absolutely jaw-dropping design. The front fascia showcases the muscular body lines, so does the rear fascia. The side profile is stunning as well. The side vents on the fender is a throwback to the original Tanaka C20X. The roof is now gloss black. Overall, the design is even better proportioned then before.
Interior
Open the door and sit inside the new X-Series, you wouldn’t want to get out of the car again. The interior is also sleek and attractive. A classic clock by Richard Mille is put in the middle. High quality material was used in the interior. Starting with the seats, which are made with luxurious leather (surrounding the inserts) and wool (for the inserts). One line of wood trimming goes surrounds the interior of the X-Series, making it look cohesive. Tanaka’s luxury infotainment system is shared with the Aventus, which is Tanaka’s flagship full-size luxury sedan, which is innovative and ergonomic too. The screen is as big as an Ipad Pro (in its biggest available size). The gear lever is rectangular-shaped wrapped with leather with crystal inserts. The steering wheel is wrapped around high quality leather (or optional alcantara) with some parts being wood as a trim. No blank switches to be seen, no visible plastic to be seen, only the highest attention of detail was put in the X-Series to ensure a luxurious, prestigious, elegant and amazing experience.
Tanaka 450X S shown
Aspirational
Of course like all generation, the 5th generation is front-engined. The chassis is made of glued aluminium, with double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. But for the first time, the body of the X-Series is made of carbon-fibre, further reducing weight from the previous iteration. Depending on the trim you chose, you have the option of either a 445HP and 336lb-ft of torque 4.5 litre NA V8 (engine code: Z45DI-A2, only available in the 450X and 450X AWD and it revs up to 9300RPM), a turbocharged version of the same engine (engine code: Z45DI-A2 Earthboost, only available in the 450X S and 450X S AWD), which produces 592HP and 554lb-ft of torque or a 502HP and 794 lb-ft of torque 6.5 litre turbocharged V12 (engine code: W65DI-B1 EarthBoost, only available on the 650X). AWD is optional on all current versions. To insure your utmost safety, all the safety systems available today are in the X-Series. Autopilot is also included.
Specs
| Trim | 450X | 450X AWD | 450X S | 450X S AWD | 650X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type (F/R) | Double wishbone/Multi-link | - | - | - | - |
| Transmission | 7-Speed DCT | - | - | - | - |
| Differential | Electronic LSD | - | - | - | - |
| Tire type | Dunlap Sport Compounds | - | - | - | Tyrelli Medium Compounds |
| Tyre Size (F/R) | 220/240 mm | - | 240/260 mm | - | 220/240mm |
| Wheelbase (m) | 2.78 | - | - | - | - |
| Engine | Z45DI-A2 (DOHC 4.5 litre 32 Valve Direct-Injected Naturally-Aspirated V8) | - | Z45DI-A2 EarthBoost (DOHC 4.5 litre 32 Valve Direct-Injected Twin-Turbocharged V8) | - | W65DI-B1 EarthBoost (DOHC 6.5 litre 48 valve Direct-Injected Twin-Turbocharged V12) |
| Horsepower (HP) | 445 | - | 592 | - | 502 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 336 | - | 554 | - | 794 |
| Fuel recommendation | 95RON Unleaded Premium | - | - | - | - |
| Top Speed (mph) | 206 | 197 | 212 | 206 | 203 |
| Acceleration (0-60mph) | 4.2 seconds | 3.6 seconds | 4.1 seconds | 3.0 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| Lateral G (around a 20m radius circle) | 1.11 | 1.10 | 1.16 | 1.15 | 1.08 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1675 | 1752 | 1776 | 1864 | 1949 |
| Fuel Economy (US MPG) | 26.3 | 25.6 | 24.2 | 23.5 | 22.1 |
| Brakes | Vented, 2 piston front & 1 piston rear | - | - | - | - |
| Seating | 2 front 2 rear | - | - | - | - |
| Interior | Luxurious leather with oak wood trimming | - | - | - | Hand-stitched ultra-luxurious leather with amber wood trimming |
| Infotainment System | Tanaka Luxury Infotainment System | - | Tanaka Luxury HUD | - | - |
| Traction Aids | ABS+TC+ESC | - | ABS+TC+ESC+LC | - | ABS+TC+ESC |
| Suspension (springs/dampers/sway bars) | Active Comfort/Semi-active/Passive | - | Active Sport/Semi-active/Passive | - | Active Comfort/Semi-active/Passive |
| Active Aero | None | - | 3-stage Active Aero | - | None |
| All-Wheel Drive | None | Yes (F/R torque split : 40/60) | None | Yes (F/R torque split : 40/60) | Yes (F/R torque split : 42/58) |
| Base Price (without mark-ups, taxes and shipping costs) | $119000 | $127000 | $121000 | $132000 | $137000 |
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