Why does this car look like a drunk fish?
Published on Feb 18, 2022 at 5:33 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 25, 2022 at 12:44 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
It’s not unusual for car designers to be inspired by yachts or birds, but a dragon/ fish hybrid?
Or a drunk dragon/ fish hybrid? Well, there’s a first for everything right?
The ‘Orochi’ by small-batch manufacturer Mitsuoka, is named after an 8-headed dragon and looks a bit like a fish – and certainly unlike any other car on the road.
This Japanese brand has been active since the mid 1960s and they usually produce renamed and rebadged versions of different cars, just like the Buddy (inspired by the Toyota RAV4) and Ryugi (based on the Toyota Corolla Axio).
But they also manufacture their own cars with their own original designs and they usually look a bit silly.
And there’s no difference with the Orochi.
The original prototype was revealed at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show and five years later, in 2006, Mitsuoka unveiled the final production version, limited to 400 units per year.
The carbon fibre body hides a 3.3-litre V6 engine sourced from Toyota which makes 149 hp and 155 lb-ft of torque via a 5-speed automatic.
I’d love to mock, but in this day and age, when almost every car is a mirror image of the one beside it, I’ve got to say, I find almost… intriguing.
You can check out our visit to Mitsuoka Motors here:
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
