Strangest 2009 Tokyo Motor Show Presentations
Many of the world’s top auto makers bowed out of the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show – and those who came brought their strangest concepts to date. There were not a huge amount of cars on the floor of Tokyo this year, due to a poor economy and slow R&D roll out. Even the companies that DID show up did-not have an abundance of vehicles. 2009 Tokyo Motor Show looks more like a science fair – robot parts, cutaway cars and transmission experiments. Have a look at the oddities of this year’s event.
Lexus LFA Cutaway
In order to wow audiences with their remarkable 4.8-liter V10 powertrain, Lexus hung a wire-netting cut-out of their $400,000 LF-A Sports Car. The fully constructed 2010 Lexus LFA was also on display in Tokyo, but this 3D diagram is far more interesting.
Subaru Wannabe NASCAR
Subaru had their GT300 (aka Legacy B4) sitting in full race car attire – think they’re pining for a day when more foreign autos will be allowed in NASCAR/stick car races? It does keep the small 2.0-liter engine and AWD found in most Subaru models.
Daihatsu Basket
The Daihatsu Basket is a tiny, two-seater pickup truck with an open rear window that looks like…well it looks like a basket. Yeehaw!
Honda Butt-Mobility
Honda got back – your back. Part of Honda’s Mobility line-up includes a posture-brace device that helps people work on their feet or in awkward positions all day. It also, apparently, gives you quite the shapely behind.
Lexus LS600h Massive Transmission
The LS600 hybrid transmission from Lexus is MASSIVE. Another Tokyo cutaway, the Lexus hybrid automatic transmission is about the sexiest piece of auto-art we’ve ever seen.
Nissan Land Glider
The Nissan Land Glider is a car that leans into corners and as you go – but there’s only room for your head in their latest concept.
photos: Jalopnik
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