YAMATO JIDOSHA:
The company that would orginally become Yamato Jidoha was founded by Kazushige Okura, in the former province of buzen, Kyushu, Japan which today is part of Fukuoka prefecture In its earliest incarnation , the company copied and produced western products, including clocks, compasses and sewing machines. After the death of the companies founder in 1903, was when Yamato Jidosha began designing engines based of overseas designs.
Yamato Jidosha designed their 1st engine in 1904 under contract to the military. Used in small tractors and other vehicles during the 1905 Russo-Japanese war, Yamato Jidosha’s K-13 engine gained a reputation for being able to withstand the cold temperature and rough conditions of war on the Asian mainland.
By the time the 1st world war began, Yamato Jidosha was designing engines based off their own technology, no longer copying foreign designs. After the war, the company acquired a western tank a sought to produce an engine that was not only the best in Japan, but world class. This resulted in the eventual design of the 1928 K-47 engine. Producing 77hp and running on diesel this engine was used in various military machines in Japan. The engine was so successful that it was used until Japan’s defeat in 1945.
Because of restrictions placed on the building of military equipment/ machines in post war Japan, the company looked to use their experience of engine design to forge new grounds in the automotive industry.
Under a young new CEO and designer named Yuzuru Minagaki, YAMATO JIDOSHA set on the path to challenge the worlds best automakers…
YAMATO JIDOSHA CARS (1947 to Present)
1967 YAMATO JIDOSHA HAYATE
The Hayate was a mid-szie sports car designed to compete and beat huge american muscle cars and agile european sports cars.
Sporting a 4.1L SOHC 24-valve alloy V8 engine producing 218 HP/330NM, this car was seriously quick. Suspension was double wishbone fromt and rear, while the cars panels were made out of then exotic aluminium. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5 speed manual transmission. Brakes were solid discs front and rear. Interior was standard cloth with bucket seats. There was a standard AM radio player. There was only 1 trim available and no options .
- 4169 cc SOHC 3V 60 degree V-8
- 218 HP @ 5100 RPM
- 330.7 NM @ 4000 RPM
- 203 KMH top speed
- 0 - 100 KMH 5.95 seconds
- Weight : 995 KG
Hand built at the Fukuoka factory, 2732 examples were buil from 1967 - 1973. This car is considered Yamato Jidosha,s first purpose built sports car, that would go on to spawn many others.
2017 YAMATO JIDOSHA SP-X
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A small and sporty off-road vehicle targeting the younger drivers, who want to explore the wilderness. Available in a range of beautiful colors.
Power comes from a turbo charged 1.8L inline 3 engine offering 204 HP with full time 4WD. An 9 speed auto is standard, but a 6 speed manual is an option.
With two doors and room for 4 adults don’t let anything get in the way of exploring. With a infotainment system and leather interior long road trips will be a pleasure.
- 204 HP @ 7100 RPM
- 0 to 100 KMH in 8.35 Seconds
- Top speed of 204 KMH
- 10.4 L/ 100KM
2017 YAMATO JIDOSHA Buso S GS-R
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Small car, Big performance is the name of the game with 2017 Buso-S GS-R. Proving that you don’t need huge power and engine size to have a fun, fast and agile sports coupe.
Featuring RWD via a 6 speed manual gearbox, the Buso-S ’ sub 1000 kg weight means that acceleration is top class, an fuel economy is excellent. Made to battle bigger more powerful cars the Buso-S features full aluminium bodywork, double wishbone front and rear for excellent handling,.
The 1-HT3 engine is an 1879cc inline 3 design featuring a turbo charger which enables this marvel to produce over 100HP per litre and also boast excellent fuel economy. Being a small car doesnt mean you won’t have leg room as the Buso-S provides ample leg room. ESC and Launch control come standard.
- 204 HP @ 7100 RPM
- 252 NM @ 4300 RPM
- 6 Speed Manual
- Weight: 980 KG
- RWD
- 0 to 100 KMH: 5,22 Seconds
- Top Speed: 235 KMH
- Fuel Economy: 6.9 L per 100 KM
2017 YAMATO JIDOSHA BUSO-M GS-6
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Be at home on the track or the street. The GS-6 trim of the Buso-M features a more powerful v6 engine, that produces 315 HP. 0 to 100 comes in just 4.60 seconds, and top speed is limited to 266 KMH.
All this power is put down through the rear wheels via a 7 speed dual clutch manual transmission. Front and rear double wishbone suspension will keep the wheels planted to the ground, and carbon ceramic rear and vented disc front brakes ensure vast stopping power. With near 50/50 front and rear weight distribution, the buso-M will easily tear through the corners, while screaming to 8500 RPM.
- 315.9 HP @ 7700 RPM
- 329 NM @ 5700 RPM
- 3 Door/ 2 seat
- 0 to 100 KMH: 4.66 Seconds
- Top Speed: 266 KMH
Fuel Economy: 10.9 L per 100 KM
Weight: 1411 KG
1990 YAMATO Zakura(Gen 3)
Trim: 1990 GS-A
4 door 4 seat sedan
-263 HP @ 7200 rpm
-293 NM @ 5200 rpm
-Top speed 233 kmh
-4 speed automatic
Trim: 1990 GS-T
2 door coupe/ 2 + 2 seats
-328 HP @ 6700 rpm
-413 NM @ 4500 rpm
-2.9 litre Inline 6 Turbocharged
-5 speed manual
-Top speed 253 kmh
Nice cars by the way